The English-Philosophy Building has hosted thousands of undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Iowa every year since it was built in 1966. With the number of students that are in EPB,...
Like many Americans, I learned the mythologized version of Christopher Columbus in elementary school — that he proved the Earth was round (he did not — it was common knowledge at the time), that he...
The conversations surrounding mental health have come a long way in these past few years, but there are still blind spots when it comes to communities of color. Often culturally, mental health is taboo...
The small things can make the biggest difference.
As I approached my freshman year at the University of Iowa many years ago, the cost of my education weighed heavily on my mind. Though tuition was much...
A recent article in the DI, “Mayflower operates at 60 percent capacity to give returners on-campus living space,” grabbed my attention as soon as the headline appeared on my laptop.
As a freshman,...
How could anyone involved in education not be Phil? This question flips the theme of why “we are Phil.” However, the former better expresses my perspective toward giving and, specifically, my primary...
You know rape survivors. You’ve read the news. You’ve seen the reports. You’ve watched those videos during Orientation. Sexual misconduct, harassment, and assault are prevalent, pervasive, and that’s...
Overflowing with heavy class loads and major-related activities, I — among many other students — have pondered whether the required classes I take have any purpose at all. College can seem like a race...
The two main political parties have a long history of disputes and disagreements over a plethora of complex issues. When it comes to engaging in political discussions, it is often hard for members of the...
People often say that college is the time in your life when you find out who you are. You develop your identity and understand the person you will become. I’m proud to say that philanthropy has played...
