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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

A Johnson County precinct indicator is seen outside The University of Iowa Visual Arts building on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Counties all across Iowa along with eight other states are participating in the 2020 primary elections.

Opinion | The apathetic young voter narrative is false

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist September 14, 2020

For years there has been an ongoing narrative that young people are often apathetic when it comes to civic engagement, especially voting, however, I think more than ever this narrative is false. Young...

The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

Opinion | The pandemic won’t stop Hawkeye clubs

Signe Nettum, Opinions Columnist September 14, 2020

While we are half a month into the current semester, there are still many chances to join clubs this semester and school year as a whole — and those opportunities shouldn’t be missed. Yes, you...

A protester holds up a sign on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 outside the Johnson County Sheriff's office. Protesters marched through Iowa City, stopping at intersections and government buildings to spray paint before continuing on.

Guest Opinion | Why we continue to protest

September 13, 2020

We are members of the Iowa Freedom Riders, a multi-racial collective of BIPOC individuals, white allies, and other marginalized groups who believe in the Black Lives Matter ideals that have been highlighted...

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Guest Opinion | Our democracy is eroding away

September 13, 2020

When lobsters are placed into boiling water, due to their brain structure they cannot feel pain.  However, the same cannot be said when Americans witness their current president putting our democracy...

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Opinion | University of Iowa needs to give more attention to suicide prevention

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist September 13, 2020

National Suicide Prevention week occurred from Sept. 6-12. While the University of Iowa advocated to seek help, check up on friends, and advertised their counseling services, there is still more work...

Fans wave after the first quarter during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Opinion | Cancer awareness needs more attention

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist September 10, 2020

September is a month of trees changing colors, weather getting colder — and childhood cancer awareness. Even when we are not in the middle of the craziest year anyone has ever experienced, Childhood...

A for rent sign is seen on March 29, 2019.

Letter to the Editor | Help housing to help families

September 10, 2020

As our economy battles back from the coronavirus-induced recession, housing has experienced the strongest rebound among individual economic sectors. From nearly the beginning of the pandemic, residential...

University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Opinion | Iowa Athletics abandons ‘Win, Graduate, Do it right’ in the face of budget cuts.

Eve Stewart, Opinions Columnist September 9, 2020

On August 21st, the athletic community at The University of Iowa received an email with an open letter from University President, Bruce Harreld and Athletic Director, Gary Barta. This letter marked...

The Old Capital is seen on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

Opinion | A total campus shutdown is not the answer

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist September 9, 2020

Since the return of students to campus, University of Iowa has 1,395 cases of COVID-19. Poor administration decisions, irresponsible behavior of students, and inadequate measures and policies to slow...

Protesters walk down Burlington Street during a Black Lives Matter protest organized by the Iowa Freedom Riders on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. This protest, a part of a four day protest streak, included a memorial for UI student Makeda Scott. Mourners left flowers and candles in front of the Old Capitol Building.

Letter to the Editor | Our children were attacked

September 8, 2020

Our Iowa City Police Department and our Iowa State Patrol attacked our kids with terrifying weapons. There is no other conclusion when watching the released bodycam footage from the night of...

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Opinion | Lights, Camera, Inaction: Major film studios need to do their part to combat COVID-19

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter September 8, 2020

As far as cinematic releases go, the film industry has returned to business as usual despite COVID-19 cases rising nationwide. Major film studios have generally been opposed to releasing their...

The American flag flies above the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, January, 24, 2019. The semester theme of "The American Dream" celebrates the diversity and perseverance of the American people.

Opinion | Labor Day is over — its history never is

Adam Engelbrecht, Opinions Columnist September 8, 2020

I am writing this on Labor Day, relaxing on my couch because, like many students and workers, I have the day off. We have been given this day off in order to commemorate workers and their achievements...