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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

The Daily Iowan editor-in-chief Gage Miskimen poses for a portrait on Thursday, May 9, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Miskimen: Reflecting on my time as editor-in-chief of The Daily Iowan

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief May 9, 2019

I’ve spent four long, but also short, years here in Iowa City. I have basically lived in the Daily Iowan newsroom in the Adler Journalism Building, being there every day from when I wake up to when I...

Banerjee: Rico Nasty is making music for the people

Banerjee: Rico Nasty is making music for the people

Anna Banerjee, Opinions Columnist May 8, 2019

Maria-Cecilia Simone Kelly, better known by her moniker Rico Nasty, is an up-and-coming music phenomenon in the trap game. With seven mixtapes since 2014, her work has evolved through the time to encapsulate...

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian arrive at Balmain Fashion Show during Paris Fashion Week on March 5, 2015 in Paris, France.

Baller: Kim Kardashian plans to become a lawyer without attending law school

Kasey Baller, Opinions Columnist May 8, 2019

Fame strikes again by playing into the role of education. The college scandal from celebrities that had everyone talking is now taking another turn. Kim Kardashian recently announced her plan to become...

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

Hegde: Saying ‘goodbye’ to Iowa is harder than I thought

Suchaeta Hegde, Opinions Columnist May 7, 2019

I have lived in Iowa for my entire life. Besides a childhood spent traveling, I have grown accustomed to joking about being surrounded by corn and making sure to smile at every person I pass on the street....

Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Tietz: The importance of leadership as a college student

Caely Tietz, Opinions Columnist May 7, 2019

Everyone says it’s important to get involved in college. Joining organizations and clubs helps college students feel more connected to their schools, build résumés, learn important life skills that...

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks during a trip to Iowa at the Brick Alley Pub in Marion, Iowa on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2018. Rep. Swalwell is considering a bid for the 2020 Democratic Nomination for President.

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Ryan and Swalwell and Moulton, oh my

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist May 7, 2019

If you thought Beto O’Rourke is an under-qualified candidate, get a load of these guys. Yeah, there might be a lot of no-name white dudes running for the Democratic presidential nomination,...

Special counsel Robert Mueller walked past the White House on Sunday after attending St. Johns Episcopal Church for morning services. Mueller closed his long and contentious Russia investigation last week, delivering a report to Attorney General William Barr. On Sunday, Barr sent Congress a four-page summary of principal findings.

Elliot: Flies and golf: It’s a wonderful world

Beau Elliot, Columnist May 6, 2019

Dear Doc Grammar: Where you been? I didn’t miss you but couldn’t help but notice you weren’t around. What’s up? Visiting your old Grammer? Dear Missing: Ha-ha. We’ve been around, because the...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a campaign rally in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.

Guest Opinion: Elizabeth Warren has won me over

May 6, 2019

I was excited when Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., announced her presidential exploratory committee on New Year’s Eve, but I wasn’t persuaded yet. I loved that the first major candidate to throw a...

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Brings Plenty: The difference between romanticizing and raising awareness for mental illness

Maleaha Brings Plenty, Opinions Columnist May 6, 2019

“13 Reasons Why” was released two years ago and was quickly met with controversy. The TV show deals with such heavy topics as suicide, sexual assault, and depression. Many mental-health educators and...

The Doctor Is In: What’s your gut trying to tell you?

The Doctor Is In: What’s your gut trying to tell you?

May 5, 2019

There are trillions of bacteria that live in the intestinal tract, and for the most part, we just ignore them, letting them do their job by digesting food on a daily basis and absorbing the nutrients we...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Newby: How I made this school year the best it could be

Taylor Newby, Opinions Columnist May 5, 2019

With final projects wrapping up and the ever-present onset of exam week, it’s easy to forget what the end of the school year means for me. I’m lugging suitcases out of storage, accounting for rented...

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