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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Saudi Arabia’s token move toward gender equality

Saudi Arabia’s token move toward gender equality

December 17, 2015

As the world directed its attention to the Paris climate-change conferences, ISIS, and impending GOP debates earlier this week, history was made in the Middle East. On Sunday, according to Al Jazeera,...

Favoritism allegations harm the UI’s reputation 

Favoritism allegations harm the UI’s reputation 

December 16, 2015

The discovery of several 2013 contracts given to “a prominent GOP consultant for polling and social-media services” by the University of Iowa has caused controversy and brings renewed emphasis on calls...

Climate accord promises more than it delivers 

Climate accord promises more than it delivers 

December 15, 2015

Two degrees Celsius is the magic number, the catastrophic, irreversible temperature shift that scientists warn could change the world in unending and devastating ways. The world is halfway to that mark,...

A sign welcoming Syrian refugees is placed at the entrance to the office of the Arizona governor during a rally at the Arizona Capitol Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, in Phoenix.   Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has joined a growing number of governors calling for an immediate halt to the placement of any new refugees in the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris.  The U.S. State Department says Arizona has received 153 Syrian refugees so far this year. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Address the root causes creating refugees 

December 14, 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was named Time’s Person of the Year last week for her “open door” policy on refugees heading into her country. But she’s making headlines again for two seemingly...

Point/Counterpoint: Liberal Arts education

Point/Counterpoint: Liberal Arts education

December 10, 2015

In today’s economy, the value of a liberal arts education seems to be continually in question. Should students focus on more “practical” studies, or is there reason to maintain the liberal-arts tradition? Point:...

UI student Mason Beezley fills up a car with gas on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the Kum and Go on East Burlington in Iowa City. The price of gas is currently $2.43.

The coming reckoning for oil producers 

December 10, 2015

As climate-change discussions continue in Paris at the climate conference, the most important fuel in the world, oil — a leading cause of the need for the confab in the first place — is instigating...

Police reform still needed in Iowa 


Police reform still needed in Iowa 


December 9, 2015

The nation’s police are under heavy scrutiny, and in Iowa, there’s no exception. Body cameras on active officers have been fully implemented in Coralville, North Liberty, and Iowa City.The University...

President Barack Obama addresses the nation from the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Sunday night, Dec. 6, 2016.  The president's speech followed Wednesday's shooting in San Bernardino, California, that killed 14 people and wounded 21.  (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Leadership transcending momentary emotions 

December 8, 2015

On Sunday, President Obama addressed the nation from the Oval Office to speak on how he plans to combat the issue of terrorism in the wake of attacks both domestic and abroad. A tangible sense of foreboding...

Don’t use ethnic quotas in college admissions 

Don’t use ethnic quotas in college admissions 

December 7, 2015

In today’s political climate, it often seems that not only can we not agree on how to solve a problem, we can’t even agree on what the problem is. Such is the case with race playing a factor in college...

NSA surveillance rule change doesn’t change much

NSA surveillance rule change doesn’t change much

December 4, 2015

It appears the fishermen are lifting their nets — dragnets, that is. Like any good angler, they’ll mark down the hot spot for next season. But was their catch worth it? For the NSA, heading back to...

The temporary homeless shelter is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 in Iowa City, IA. The shelter opens in the evening and provides donated bedding and cots for those in need. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Kudos to council on homeless shelter 

December 3, 2015

 On Monday, the Iowa City City Council approved much needed-authorization for funding of a new temporary homeless shelter. The council OK’d a contribution of $20,000, with the possibility of an additional...

Addressing the nation's health-care worker shortage

Addressing the nation’s health-care worker shortage

December 2, 2015

Where money for Medicare comes from is often under scrutiny, but what about where it goes? An incentive program that began in 2011 through the Affordable Care Act is coming to an end, and it will hit the...