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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The University of Iowa University Counseling Service is seen on October 17, 2019.  (Raquele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: What you need to know to navigate seasonal depression

Taylor Newby, Columnist November 5, 2019

Seasonal depression is more than just the winter blues, and it’s important that people who navigate it during these fall and winter months make strides in taking care of themselves. Seasonal depression,...

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President Barack Obama discusses energy plans during his visit to Newton, Iowa at the Trinity Structural Towers on April 22, 2009.  The warehouse was once occupied by Maytag before it closed in 2006 and then was bought by Whirlpool

Opinion: Even Obama isn’t for political correctness

Jason O'Day, Columnist November 5, 2019

During a speaking engagement with his foundation in Chicago last week, President Obama denounced wokeness and cancel culture. “You know, this idea of purity and you’re never compromised and you’re...

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks during the 2019 Liberty and Justice Celebration at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, November 1, 2019.

Guest Opinion: Amy Klobuchar can make progress happen

November 5, 2019

I had the privilege of attending the Liberty and Justice Celebration on my first trip to Iowa. It is a fine example of democracy where competing candidates and their supporters gather to listen to ideas...

Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk speaks to an audience during his “Culture War” tour at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

Opinion: Honest discussion and debate needs to replace political grifting

Peyton Downing, Columnist November 4, 2019

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk visited the University of Iowa Oct. 23 on his “Culture War Tour,” in which he talked about how he believes society is failing the younger generation. While it’s...

Opinion: Curing disabilities is too complicated currently

Opinion: Curing disabilities is too complicated currently

Ally Pronina, Columnist November 4, 2019

Throughout history, scientists have made many breakthroughs. One currently controversial one is curing genetic diseases. Are the potential risks worth the benefits? Is it a question of accepting people...

The Latino Native American Cultural Center is seen on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2019.

Opinion: New residence-hall community will enhance college experience for Latinx students

Mariana Garces, Columnist November 4, 2019

The University of Iowa announced a new Living Learning Community called Unidos would be offered for students who identity as Latinx starting next fall. As a Colombian native, this news made me extremely...

This image released by Focus Features shows Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman in a scene from "Harriet," in theaters on Nov. 1.

Opinion: It’s about time Harriet Tubman’s story was told — but not like this

Emily Creery, Columnist November 3, 2019

Powerful. Emotionally riveting. Applause inducing. Harriet has brought in the crowds for its opening weekend — only a mere 107 years after her death. “Hero” seems like too small of a word for...

Gawker founder Nick Denton walks out of the courthouse on March 18, 2016 in St. Petersburg Florida.

Opinion: Profit seeking forced Deadspin to spin out

Anna Banerjee, Contributor November 3, 2019

Deadspin was found dead in the water when a memo released Oct. 28 telling the staff to “stick to sports” lead to the entire editorial staff quitting the sports blog en masse. It’s impossible to consider...

Cartoon: Earls Tea: Halloweek

Cartoon: Earl’s Tea: Halloweek

Haley Triem, Cartoonist November 3, 2019

City Council candidate Janice Weiner answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Weiner is running against Megan Alter and Laura Bergus for two at-large city council seats.

Editorial: DI endorses Janice Weiner for Iowa City City Council

DI Editorial Board October 31, 2019

Two at-large seats will be filled in the upcoming Iowa City City Council election. It is the opinion of The Daily Iowan Editorial Board that Janice Weiner is best fit to fill one of those seats. The...

christmas decorations

Opinion: It’s never too early to begin Christmas preparations

Krystin Langer, Columnist October 31, 2019

There are two types of people when it comes to the celebration of the holiday season. There are those that begin zealously blasting Christmas music the day after Halloween and the grinches that scoff at...

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