In response to racial justice protests last summer, Republicans in the Iowa Legislature have introduced bills that ramp up penalties on protest activity and limit local government discretion in dealing...

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent a clear message to Americans that has been ignored by many of our politicians. America needs Medicare for All to help people in this time of crisis. This message comes...

The World Health Organization estimates that 60-70 percent of people living in industrialized countries will experience back pain at some point during their lifetime. Research has found that major...

In recent years, there have been numerous studies done to investigate women’s health issues. Yet, there is still a severe lack of education and awareness surrounding conditions such as Premenstrual...

Although the University of Iowa offers thousands of classes for students to take, a new course offered beginning in the spring semester of 2020 brings an entirely new and different approach towards...

We write to you in the midst of a paradox. Seven years on from what Time Magazine labeled “The Transgender Tipping Point," we find ourselves fixed in place, teetering back and forth as the broader...

Dear Students, You are the reason we are here, and hearing from you helps us make the University of Iowa a better place for everyone. That’s why we are reaching out to all students and inviting...

The family of the late Michael Silvester Reaves, affectionately known as "Mike," would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all family members, friends, neighbors, relatives, and intimate...

On March 2, Iowa City Transportation Director Darian Nagel-Gamm presented potential transportation service enhancements to the Iowa City City Council, including Sunday fixed-route, Sunday demand response,...

Imposter syndrome describes a person’s feelings of inadequacy despite their many achievements and accolades. This affects many students as they enroll in a professional or graduate program —...

Open letter to all concerned in making this decision: I have contemplated writing this letter for many weeks since hearing of the “irreversible” decision to drop men’s varsity gymnastics as...

As a law professor, I am a strong defender of free speech. Defending free speech as a constitutional principle means defending the right of people to speak even when I disagree with their message. As...