Being involved in sports my entire life, I’ve witnessed and experienced the many benefits of athletics. The lessons that our student-athletes learn from competing in intercollegiate athletics at the...
An interesting criticism I’ve received when talking about immigration or racial justice is that I’m a coastal elite or out of touch with “real Americans.”
As a college student, I’m admittedly...
As a college student in the mid-1980s, I spent a lot of time in my university’s library. Like many librarians, my career started as a student worker in my undergraduate library, where I experienced the...
Tuesday marks the special election to fill the vacant seat on the Iowa City City Council. The candidates on the ballot are Ann Freerks and Bruce Teague. The Daily Iowan had the pleasure of speaking to...
In light of the MeToo Movement, it has become increasingly harder to reach common ground on how long those who commit heinous acts must be punished before they can begin their path to redemption.
Comedian...
Taylor Newby, Opinion Columnist
• September 27, 2018
Excelling in various subjects and grasping concepts beyond the walls of a classroom is eagerly encouraged for students navigating the average school system. But advancing in education with confidence and...
Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist
• September 26, 2018
When I moved to Iowa five years ago, one thing I didn’t expect to change was grocery shopping. In our state, we don’t pay a sales tax on most food items. That box of Oreo O’s is listed at $3.98?...
For the first time in a decade, the University of Iowa is not a top party school. That’s right. According to the Princeton Review’s annual rankings of 394 colleges and universities, the UI has fallen...
Anna Banerjee, Opinion Columnist
• September 26, 2018
With the release of Brockhampton’s fourth studio album, iridescence, the self-proclaimed “world’s best boy band” has succeeded once again in capturing the attention of worldwide audiences. Its...
As Iowans engage with candidates across the state in preparation for voting this November, the future of Iowa’s workforce and access to affordable higher education must be a priority.
As student leaders...
As the movements for clean eating, veganism, and sustainable farming grow across the nation, the demand for organic foods and fresh produce in general grows as well. Growing up, it was reinforced to us...
