In The Big Lebowski, Maude Lebowski asked The Dude what he does for a living. He replied, “Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.” It’s simple, carefree, and easy to...
About 1 in 59 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. President Trump recently signed the Autism Collaboration, Accountability,...
2020 candidates have taken to announcing their endorsements in huge batches, sometimes a hundred names at a time, and political news coverage is eating this trend up. Endorsement counts have become a “horse...
There’s an abundance of public discourse about freedom in the U.S. Freedom of speech and religion are hotly debated throughout our society, from the classrooms to the courthouses. Both of these fundamental...
One state is finally trying to compensate college athletes beyond scholarship.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Fair Pay to Play Act Sept. 30. It’s an excellent piece of legislation that will...
The release of Joker has prompted a lot of discussion on a variety of topics, most of it centering around the possibility of inspiring violence for whatever reason. But one discussion that is going under...
Forever 21 announced it filed for bankruptcy Sept. 29. The fast-fashion chain has 800 stores worldwide and made $4.4 billion in revenue at its peak, according to Business Insider. Now it is planning to...
Iowa isn’t the only destination for presidential candidates. Those bidding for the White House have crowded college campuses across the country, showing off their politics, policies, and promises across...
Iowa has a mental-health crisis, and we must do more to solve it.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, roughly 123,000 Iowans have a serious mental illness, and our state has about...
With recent discussions regarding climate change, there is an ongoing conversation among Iowa City residents about the various ways to contribute and help combat these environmental issues and stay eco-friendly...
The habitat of the English and Creative Writing student at the University of Iowa can be marked by two buildings: the English-Philosophy Building, which stands beside the Iowa River and the Dey House,...
