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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

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The Doctor Is In: Relearning your ABCs to save lives in a trauma setting

March 31, 2019

Each year, 12 million people are trained by the American Heart Association on the basics of CPR. CPR saves lives in the event of a heart attack — one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Another...

Phil Was Here tags identify buildings and programs on campus in honor of Phils Day on May 1, 2014. Phil’s Day is brought to you by the University of Iowa Foundation and the foundation’s Student Philanthropy Group. (Daily Iowan/Allison Orvis)

Guest Opinion: Phil creates lasting mentorships and memories

March 31, 2019

When I moved onto campus nearly four years ago, I never imagined that I’d thank Phil for providing me with my most treasured collegiate memory. Honestly, I didn’t even know what Phil stood for at the...

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks at the Chief Diversity Office’s 2019 Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the IMU on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Guest Opinion: The ‘What if?’ power of Phil

March 31, 2019

As students at the University of Iowa, you are on a path of transformation and change every day. You are learning new ideas, growing from new experiences, and working toward goals that a college education...

Students shoot hoops on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. UISG hosted tables where students could register to vote.

Kumar: May the best ticket win …

Michelle Kumar, Opinions Columnist March 28, 2019

It’s that time of year again; the University of Iowa Student Government elections are right around the corner, and  your timeline is flooded with people you have never heard of promising to make...

President Donald Trump makes a statement announcing that a deal has been reached to reopen the government through Feb. 15 during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House Jan. 25, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

Cappel: President Trump signs crucial free-speech executive order

Alex Cappel, Opinions Columnist March 28, 2019

On March 21, President Trump signed an executive order protecting free speech on college campuses. You probably didn’t hear very much about it because the mainstream media outlets barely gave it any...

Community members participate in a march for Take Back the Night on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Take Back the Night was a sexual assault awareness event. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Newby: Reporting sexual assault needs to be easier, and apps are making it possible

Taylor Newby, Opinions Columnist March 28, 2019

The age of #MeToo has woven a resilient community made up of silence-breakers and freedom fighters that spans generations and geographic location. Yet — while the wave of #MeToo has given people a place...

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Banerjee: Embrace planetary existentialism and hug the stars

Anna Banerjee, Opinions Columnist March 27, 2019

“Deepen your compassion for the messy structures of other humans,” my Co-Star app tells me at 11:12 a.m. on a Wednesday, which is a strange time to receive such a message. I do not know what this means,...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her Condition of the State address in the House chamber of the State Capitol Building in Des Moines on Jan. 15, 2019. In the address, her first as an elected governor, she largely outlined bipartisan initiatives which have received widespread support.

McComas: Government of all levels has joined together to help Iowans affected by extreme flooding

Danielle McComas, Opinions Columnist March 27, 2019

States across the Midwest experienced notable snowfall throughout the winter, leading to immense flooding once temperatures rose. Extreme damage has resulted across many areas, with some of the most serious...

The Iowa City Downtown Districts Taste of Iowa City drew locals and visitors from a little further afield on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Neal: Restaurants dominate the landscape of Iowa City — let’s respect the people who operate them

Noah Neal, Opinions Columnist March 26, 2019

Starting at 15 years old, I gained experience of what it is like to work in a fast-paced and emotionally draining environment when I took a job as a host at a bar-and-grill restaurant. The initial thing...

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