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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Opinion: 'You' and 'The Stranger' depict obscene behavior, but provide important messages

Opinion: ‘You’ and ‘The Stranger’ depict obscene behavior, but provide important messages

Angela Stansbery, Columnist February 18, 2020

There are a lot of major topics that are often taken too lightly in our entertainment, even joked about or mocked. It’s like someone coincidentally running into their friend at the coffee shop and...

An Iowa fan celebrates a turnover on downs during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Editorial: Cy-Hawk return looks promising, safety still needed

DI Editorial Board February 17, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld was optimistic in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Feb. 13 that the Iowa-Iowa State football rivalry would resume as planned this year, but made a point...

Opinion: BP doesn't deserve to be trusted on climate marketing

Opinion: BP doesn’t deserve to be trusted on climate marketing

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor February 17, 2020

Oil and gas company BP announced that it will stop its “corporate reputation advertising,” apparently ending its greenwashing efforts.  While BP wants the public to think this is a win in the fight...

Voters wait to vote at the University of Iowa Library.

Opinion: Voter suppression should be a top target of Iowa Democrats

Becca Bright, Columnist February 16, 2020

February is the shortest month of the year. It’s also a month where American history is measured by what has been accomplished, and what is yet to be achieved. The first four presidential caucuses...

Opinion: Media conglomerates wield too much influence and reduce diversity

Opinion: Media conglomerates wield too much influence and reduce diversity

Peyton Downing, Columnist February 16, 2020

Whether it’s the newest Netflix special, local news, or the latest blockbuster to hit theaters — everyone watches something. And with current trends, those might be all anyone gets to watch. Personally,...

U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi speaks during a rally against child poverty on April 9, 2017, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Opinion: How our politicians talk to each other matters

Ally Pronina, Columnist February 16, 2020

Our politicians need a refresher on the Golden Rule. Speaker Nancy Pelosi ripped the president’s speech during the State of the Union address. Some might say it’s not a big deal because that’s...

The Roy J. & Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019.

Opinion: Here’s what the media can do a lot to portray mental illness better

Ally Pronina, Columnist February 13, 2020

It’s not a secret that media doesn’t cover mental illness well. From sensationalized news coverage of addiction to the glorified suicide in 13 Reasons Why, there’s a real need for the industry...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

Letter to the Editor: Working out the UISG budgeting process

February 13, 2020

As the Finance Committee chair for University of Iowa Student Government, I feel a responsibility to clarify some inaccuracies in a Daily Iowan article, “UISG decrease in contingency funds limits student...

A bouquet of roses is seen at Beno's Flowers and Gifts on February 12, 2019.

Opinion: It’s OK not to have big plans for Valentine’s Day

Signe Nettum, Columnist February 12, 2020

In elementary school, I decorated a brown paper bag in the hope of earning the most valentines from my classmates. The best-decorated bag usually earned the most pieces of paper with your name and a...

President Trump pauses during a speech at the Iowa GOP’s America First Dinner at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on June 11, 2019.

Guest Opinion: All Democrats should vote for whoever wins the primary

February 12, 2020

As a 19-year-old first-year student, this is my first go at a presidential election. That’s not to say I wasn’t politically active as a 16-year-old for the 2016 election, but I wasn’t able to finish...

Netflix's new Taylor Swift documentary, "Miss Americana," depicts a process of overcoming that has quickly become the default narrative in a growing field of pop-star documentaries.

Opinion: Taylor Swift’s new documentary calls for more societal compassion

Emily Creery, Contributor February 12, 2020

Despite the worst six days of my life when I thought I would look good as a blonde, I’m not Taylor Swift. But after watching her recently released Netflix documentary Miss Americana, I realized that...