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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

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Guest opinion: We are missing the point about the BLinC v. U of I

January 26, 2018

Discourse surrounding religious freedom and the university misses the mark. Business Leaders in Christ v. the University of Iowa is being framed as a pushback against anti-Christian religious persecution...

Dr. Andy McGuire poses for a portrait at the Java House on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Dr. McGuire is campaigning in Iowas upcoming gubernatorial elections. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Guest opinion: Andy McGuire for governor

January 26, 2018
A UI political-science student supports Andy McGuire’s gubernatorial campaign.
A stack of one dollar bills is one of the essential items for preparing yourself for the next big earthquake.  (Ricardo DeAratanha/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Guest opinion: Iowa’s 88th General Assembly will make 2017 look like child’s play

January 24, 2018
One-party leadership has proved catastrophic for Iowa.
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Guest Opinion: Religious freedom at UI

January 22, 2018
A lawsuit against the University of Iowa blurs the line between religious freedom and separation of church and state.
A farmer harvests corn near Washington, Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Guest Opinion: School District needs farmers

January 19, 2018
Agricultural education provides students with enriching opportunities.
Jake Porter

Guest opinion: Gubernatorial candidate advocates for mental health awareness

January 18, 2018
Libertarian candidate Jake Porter says stigma surrounding mental illness must be addressed.
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Guest Opinion: A hard year for American Jews

December 13, 2017
As 2017 comes to a close, a UI Jewish student reflects on a troubling year of anti-Semitism but remains hopeful.
Chan: Thanking Computer Comfort volunteers

Chan: Thanking Computer Comfort volunteers

December 11, 2017

Senior Center members express their gratitude to UI volunteers. With the central location right in the heart of Iowa City, an intergenerational approach of the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center is...

Thousands of cans and bottles are seen at City Carton Recycling on Thursday, March 23, 2017. HF 575, which has been coined the Bottle Bill, will amend current legislation to get rid of the 5 cent cans and bottles deposit.  (The Daily/Ben Smith)

Helton: Stop buying bottled water

December 7, 2017

Buying disposable water bottles doesn’t make any sense. Get a reusable instead. By Elijah Helton [email protected] What does it look like when you’re cleaning your room? For lots of us, most...

UI Marching Band Director Kevin Kastens poses for a portraits during practice at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on Thursday, Nov. 16. Kastens is retiring this year after 20 years in multiple directorial positions at the University. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Steinberg: Thanking Hawkeye Marching Band director

December 6, 2017
An Iowa alumnus thanks retiring Hawkeye Marching Band director Kevin Kastens.
Signs direct people toward tax help in the Iowa City public library on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. UI law students provide the free tax service to community members. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Guest Opinion: Tax-legislation possibilities hurt our future

December 4, 2017

If the GOP tax plan passes, it will kill the American Dream of higher education for middle class students. With both the House of Representatives and Senate passing versions of a tax plan, Congress will...

The University of Iowa’s Admissions Visitor’s Center, inside the Pomerantz Center building, on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Guest Opinion: Declining international enrollment should raise red flags

December 1, 2017

The UI is one of many schools around the nation experiencing a drop in the number of new foreign students — and the negative effects are taking shape. As recently as 2015, Iowa City made national headlines...

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