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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

Opinion | It’s not an attention span problem

Opinion | It’s not an attention span problem

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist September 30, 2024

The average adult’s attention span is shorter than a goldfish’s — just eight seconds — and it’s only getting shorter. That’s what everyone seems to say, anyways. But in today’s...

The new largest Buc-ee’s travel center opens to the public in Luling, Texas on Monday, June 10, 2024. The new store is 75,000 square feet and will have 120 fueling positions. The store will replace the city's current Buc-ee's location.

Opinion | Iowa needs a Buc-ee’s on I-80

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist September 26, 2024

Iowa is proud of its gas station culture, with Casey's, Kwik Star, and QuikTrip all being state icons. But one notable chain is missing: Buc-ee’s. Known for its brisket, famous beaver mascot,...

A notebook leans against a student’s backpack during a protest against gun violence put on by Iowa City high school students on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. The protest hosted student speakers, and an opportunity for attendees to speak as well.

Opinion | A new generation’s take on gun control

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist September 25, 2024

Just six days before the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, a Georgia school shooting left two students and two teachers dead, with nine...

Contributed by Jack Moore, Photo by Johnny Jarnagin

Opinion | I played at Gabe’s Iowa City. It was exhilarating

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor September 24, 2024

When I first entered Gabe’s Iowa City, I was torn between the fear of getting stabbed and the hope of finding a refuge filled with like-minded musicians who embrace a healthy level of self-hate and...

The director of “It Ends With Us,” Justin Baldoni speaks at the TedWomen Conference in 2017.

Opinion | ‘It Ends With Us’ failed domestic abuse victims

Kennedy Lein, Opinions Columnist September 24, 2024

“It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover is one of my personal favorite books, and most every other 20-something woman in the world would probably agree. There was something about the detailed and...

Opinion | White churches have been excluding Black Christians, and here’s how to fix it

Opinion | White churches have been excluding Black Christians, and here’s how to fix it

James McCurtis, Opinions Columnist September 24, 2024

The Black American community is one of the most spiritual demographics in the nation, with Christianity being one of the most practiced religions. According to the Pew Research Center, 97 percent of...

Sep 8, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Recording artist Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce look on in the men’s singles final of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Opinion | Parasocial relationships and celebrity gossip goes too far

Muskan Mehta, Opinions Columnist September 23, 2024

We are obsessed with celebrities. Their lives, gossip, and the parasocial relationships we develop with them have seeped into the very fabric of our culture. It’s hard to scroll through social media...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

Opinion | Students are vaping everywhere on campus. It’s a problem.

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist September 23, 2024

You see people doing it everywhere — on campus, walking downtown, or even taking the bus: students vaping. Some days, it seems like almost everyone in Iowa City vapes. Despite e-cigarettes originally...

Opinion | Originals vs. remakes: What is it going to take to get something new?

Opinion | Originals vs. remakes: What is it going to take to get something new?

James McCurtis, Opinions Columnist September 19, 2024

When my dad woke me up on a Saturday morning and told me we were going to see The Avengers, I couldn’t contain my excitement. I had seen all the trailers countless times, I knew the characters inside...

The Palestine flag waves during a three-day solidarity event on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Opinion | It’s time to revive the hippie era

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist September 19, 2024

The last decade has seen a steady resurgence in flare pants, psychedelic patterns, and crochet clothing, all reminiscent of an older era. But the infamous ‘60s and ‘70s were more than just a bold...

Photo illustration by Raquele Decker

Opinion | Is it time to quit caffeine for good?

Kennedy Lein, Opinions Columnist September 19, 2024

I’m not sure if I’m writing this column because I want to scare myself into stopping, or if I’m writing it because I want to scare you into never starting. Either way, here’s why your current...

Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance (R-Ohio) delivers remarks on Sept. 5, 2024 at Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.

Opinion | JD Vance is the worst vice president pick in decades

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist September 18, 2024

JD Vance is one of the worst vice presidential picks ever. The venture capitalist, book author, and senator highlights the worst of the Trump campaign. His dangerous rhetoric is damaging to both...