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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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

Guest Opinion: What the Odyssey teaches us about good undergraduate research mentoring

April 7, 2019

Well, it’s that time of year — job- and internship-hunting season. Students seek out letters of recommendation from current and past professors and research mentors. Some students participate in summer-research...

UISG members listen during the UISG meeting in the Blackbox theater in the IMU on March 26, 2019. UISG discussed funding for Walk It Out, one of the biggest multicultural student organizations on campus, as it relates to the remaining funds UISG has.

Guest Opinion: Apply to be a UISG executive

April 7, 2019

Over my three years at the University of Iowa, I’ve had the privilege of serving two years in UI Student Government’s Executive Branch as director of Student Services and then Cabinet director. Over...

UI senior Spencer Smith writes on a board for the Freedom of Speech protest put on by Young Americans for Liberty group on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. The student-run group allowed anyone to write whatever they wanted on the board.

Shaw: New Iowa free-speech law strengthens campus culture

Nichole Shaw, Opinions Columnist April 7, 2019

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 274 into law on March 27, prohibiting restriction on free speech on college campuses. In particular, the law rightfully focuses on the erasure of so-called “free-speech...

People practice their English in a community project by the UI Conversation Center at MERGE on April 3, 2018.

Nadler: The more field work, the better set an undergraduate student

Zohar Nadler, Opinions Columnist April 4, 2019

At the University of Iowa, many students are familiar with textbook-based classes. The common class routine of a student can consist of going to lectures, attending a weekly discussion, and receiving a...

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

Baller: UI Greek Life is pushing Red Watch Band training to teach life-saving skills

Kasey Baller, Opinions Columnist April 4, 2019

We all have heard the infamous representation of greek life around the country. Horror stories make the news just about weekly, providing an increased concern for the future of greek life. Numerous schools...

Jennifer O'Toole speaks during a National Eating Disorders Awareness event in City Park on Saturday, April 29, 2018. O'Toole overcame anorexia and is now a renowned author and public speaker. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

Newby: Eating disorders prevail on college-campuses

Taylor Newby, Opinions Columnist April 4, 2019

It was two months into freshman year when my eating disorder beckoned as a place of familiarity amid the anxiety that overwhelmed me, and I relapsed. And it was my community members who fought alongside...

Triem: Earl's Tea on: smart phones

Triem: Earl’s Tea on: smart phones

Haley Triem, Cartoonist April 4, 2019

                   

One of the "Phil Was Here" signs is pictured inside Adler Journalism Building on April 1, 2019.

Guest Opinion: Celebrate the power of giving

April 3, 2019

Each year, thousands of University of Iowa alums and friends give back to Iowa, and their donations help make our university a remarkable home for creativity, discovery, and innovation. As president...

President Donald Trump talks to reporters on the South Lawn before boarding Marine One at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. (Oliver Contreras/Sipa USA/TNS)

Neal: Transparency in tweeting? No thanks.

Noah Neal, Opinions Columnist April 3, 2019

On March 28, a tweet by President Trump resurfaced that backed the anti-vaxx movement by stating, “Healthy young child goes to doctor, gets pumped with massive shot of many vaccines, doesn’t feel good...

Attendees sit in front of an illuminated Marvel sign during the second day of Comic-Con 2016 on July 21, 2016 in San Diego. (Harrison Hill/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Brings Plenty: Why Marvel continues to make good movies

Maleaha Brings Plenty, Opinions Columnist April 3, 2019

Poor acting, boring and repetitive storylines, bland or nonexistent character development: These are all symptoms of a franchise overextending itself. This is a common occurrence: A franchise starts out...

Presidential candidates (from left) Alexia Sánchez, Noel Mills, Dady Mansaray during the UISG presidential debate in Shambaugh auditorium in the Main Library on Monday, April 1, 2019. Presidential candidates answered a variety of questions involving alcohol harm reduction, sexual assault, and freedom of speech. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Kumar: Represent me, UISG!

Michelle Kumar, Opinions Columnist April 2, 2019

We’ve all heard it; “a seat at the table”, at this point when discussing diversity and representation it would be a sin not to say it. We need to offer minorities and people of color a “seat at...