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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 University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices on Thursday, Feb 3, 2022.

Guest Column | Iowa’s DEI bureaucracy should be defunded

April 12, 2023

Departments devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion are now commonplace in American universities. Nationally, the average university employs 3.4 DEI personnel for every 100 tenure-track faculty. In...

A Pfizer vaccine is drawn up during a vaccination clinic at the Radisson Hotel Conference Center in Coralville on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

Doc is In | COVID-19 Vaccines: Staying informed

April 2, 2023

Some Americans are still left with questions about the COVID-19 vaccines and their safety as the COVID-19 pandemic enters its fourth year. The approval of the bivalent booster and the constant emergence...

Participants chalk the sidewalk during the Trans Day of Visibility rally at the Pentacrest on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The event was put on by the LGBTQ Iowa Archives and Library, and featured chalking and speeches by members of the community.

Guest Opinion | University Democrats at Iowa on recent legislation

March 20, 2023

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. Several members...

The Doc is In | Let’s Talk About Toking: How to Use Cannabis Safely

The Doc is In | Let’s Talk About Toking: How to Use Cannabis Safely

March 5, 2023

Cannabis, marijuana, or weed is becoming a popular drug of choice in the U.S. Whether someone is a daily user or has only tried this product once, it is important to know a few things so the user...

Doc is In | Naloxone for opioid overdose reversal

Doc is In | Naloxone for opioid overdose reversal

February 26, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioid overdose deaths of any kind have increased more than eight times since 1999, with nearly 69,000 deaths reported in the U.S. in 2020....

Guest Opinion | Combat food insecurity, improve public health, and make money

Guest Opinion | Combat food insecurity, improve public health, and make money

February 23, 2023

When you think of ways to help food-insecure communities in the U.S., what do you imagine? Food banks? Food drives? Government aid? The money and food that is typically donated or allocated to these...

Senators listen to speakers at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

Guest Opinion | Creating a CommUnity on Campus

February 22, 2023

When I first joined the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government in the spring 2020, it was for the simple goal of making a difference on campus. Four years and a national pandemic later,...

Doc is In | What to do immediately after a sexual assault

Doc is In | What to do immediately after a sexual assault

February 5, 2023

College campuses across the nation are reporting an increase in the prevalence of sexual assaults. According to Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence...

A welcome sign is seen at the Food Pantry in the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.

Guest Column | The Importance of USG Funding

January 30, 2023

My experience in the Undergraduate Student Government has looked a little different in each of my two years, but it has always been driven by the potential to improve student life at the University of...

The Doctor is In | Vaginal Discharge: Knowing when you're normal and when to see a doctor

The Doctor is In | Vaginal Discharge: Knowing when you’re normal and when to see a doctor

January 29, 2023

For many people, it is often uncomfortable to discuss vaginal discharge. However, this natural phenomenon is completely normal and healthy. The term vaginal discharge refers to the fluid or mucus that...

Guest Opinion | Iowa City: The City of Hope

Guest Opinion | Iowa City: The City of Hope

December 8, 2022

Iowa City is home to the Iowa Hawkeyes, creators of vibrant art, and a prestigious healthcare system that sets itself apart from other cities. The city boundaries hold business owners, community leaders,...

Guest Opinion | The legacy of Jim Crow lives on

Guest Opinion | The legacy of Jim Crow lives on

December 8, 2022

People with felony convictions deserve the right to vote after they’ve served their time in prison. Some may believe that those who broke the law should have to live with the consequences of their...