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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

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Newby: Prevalence of drug-overdose calls for attention and action

Taylor Newby, Opinions Columnist December 10, 2018

With finals week in full swing, students begin to lean heavily on study drugs to deliver them through exams. And with college-age students making up one of the largest national groups that abuse drugs,...

National data show careful investments in high-quality preschools and small class size in elementary schools can pay off. Above, pre-K students at Dorris Place Elementary School in Los Angeles on May 12, 2015. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Weigel: Student Teaching: All Work, No Pay

Zach Weigel, Opinions Columnist December 9, 2018

Many argue that college athletes — particularly football and basketball players — should be paid. Some argue that these athletes devote time to their sport and make tons of money for their universities....

A biker pedals through rural cornfields close to the outskirts of Aspinwall, Iowa.

Helton: Fighting climate change isn’t just for tree huggers anymore

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist December 9, 2018

If I asked you to imagine someone who’s really concerned about the environment, what type of person would come to mind? A hippie college student? A European scientist? How about an Iowa farmer? The...

School Board members listen as people raise concerns about school rezoning at the School District Administration Building on Tuesday. At the meeting, board members voted to redraw school zones in an effort to create a more equitable learning system.

Nadler: ICCSD, these children are not just numbers

Zohar Nadler, Opinions Columnist December 6, 2018

Once again, the Iowa City School Board has redrawn district boundaries for some of its schools. While this is because of two new schools opening and one school closing, it still has major effects on the...

UI sophomore Daniel Lunde helps pour mac n cheese while UI junior Emily Lowery waits to fulfill the order in the Fire Up Late Night Grill in Catlett Residence Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The food window opened up Monday to students. They are open Sunday-Thursday, 9 p.m. to midnight.

Shaw: UI students shouldn’t take more than they can chew

Nichole Shaw, Opinions Columnist December 6, 2018

As a resident of Catlett Hall, I eat at the dining hall twice a day on average. Something that I see on a daily basis is immense food waste by students who put more on their plates than they can actually...

Banerjee: Netflix vs. movie theaters: the importance of seeing movies

Banerjee: Netflix vs. movie theaters: the importance of seeing movies

Anna Banerjee, Opinions Columnist December 6, 2018

Starting Dec. 14, the highly anticipated film Roma, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, is slated for a limited release. Locally, FilmScene plans on picking up the film for a week. What makes this release unique...

Cartoon: Grande conclusions

Cartoon: Grande conclusions

A.J. Bouland, Cartoonist December 6, 2018

Joint services military honor guards stand next to the flag-draped casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush on the Lincoln catafalque during a memorial service at the Capitol Rotunda on Dec. 3, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Mahoney: Bush’s relationship with Iowa, and the response to his death, stands as another reminder of respect

Collen Mahoney, Opinions Columnist December 5, 2018

2018 has been a very difficult year in the political sphere, even without including the death of some political titans (see: John McCain). Now, as of Nov. 30, former President George H.W. Bush has joined...

Jaimes: Drake University joins other campuses faced with headlining hoax cases

Jaimes: Drake University joins other campuses faced with headlining hoax cases

Marina Jaimes, Opinions Columnist December 5, 2018

Reade Seligmann, Collin Finnerty, and David Evans were in their 20s when their lives changed forever. As players on the Duke lacrosse team, they were accused of raping an exotic dancer they had paid to...

Veteran voice of the Hawkeyes Gary Dolphin speaks with Iowa linebackers coach Seth Wallace during Iowa football media day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes will play open up non-conference play against Wyoming at 11 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Elliot: Yo, Doc Gram: What’s up with Voice of the Hawkeyes Gary Dolphin and the voiceless Hawkeyes?

Beau Elliot, Opinion Columnist December 4, 2018

Yo, Doc Gram: What’s up with Voice of the Hawkeyes Gary Dolphin and the voiceless Hawkeyes? Yo, Yo: (Apologies to the great cellist.) Apparently, if you don’t don a skimpy cheerleader skirt and...

Catlett Dining Hall as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

Laursen: UI dining can be different

Lucee Laursen, Opinions Editor December 4, 2018

It seems like just yesterday I was filling out my dorm survey to pair me with my freshman-year roommate. I remember I had only visited the UI once before, so when it came to choosing our dorm room, I let...

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