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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

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Jaimes: Students react to new changes in Mayflower Hall

Marina Jaimes, Opinion Columnist October 4, 2018

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,...

Guest Opinion: Why not be Phil?

Guest Opinion: Why not be Phil?

Susan G. Assouline October 3, 2018

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...

Christine Blasey Ford takes a breath at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Melina Mara/Pool/Abaca Press/TNS)

Helton: You know rape survivors

Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist October 3, 2018

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...

Lisa Lucas, the first African American Executive Director of the National Book Foundation, speaks to an audience at The Englert theatre on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. Lucas was hosted by the University Lecture Committee in collaboration The Green Room. She spoke on the importance of literature and its ability to bridge together communities from different backgrounds.

Hegde: For the love of learning

Suchaeta Hegde, Opinion Columnist October 3, 2018

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...

Cartoon: Does not compute

Cartoon: Does not compute

A.J. Bouland, Cartoonist October 3, 2018

AJ Boulund

The U.S. Capitol is seen on March 13, 2018.

Leonard: Fallacies are politics’ worst enemy

Braxton Leonard, Opinion Columnist October 2, 2018

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...

The Old Capitol is shown on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Guest Opinion: Philanthropy changed my perspective

Erika Harvey October 2, 2018

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...

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Guest Opinion: Where there’s a Phil, there’s a way

October 2, 2018

Early in my career at the University of Iowa, I learned the value of giving to our institutional needs. On a warm fall day in 1991, I strolled across the Pentacrest and glanced up at Old Capitol’s golden...

Cartoon: Major pains

Cartoon: Major pains

October 2, 2018

A.J. Boulund

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Guest Opinion: Thank you to all who give to Iowa, for Iowa

October 1, 2018

This week, our faculty and staff are launching their annual We Are Phil campaign. At the University of Iowa, Phil represents philanthropy and stands for our generous network of donors who help make our...

Dr. E. Dale Abel speaks during the 35th annual University of Iowa President's Lecture. Dr. Abel spoke on his research into diabetes and heart disease.

Guest Opinion: Philanthropy’s impact exceeds expectations

October 1, 2018

The power of philanthropy brought me to the University of Iowa. The generosity of the Fraternal Order of Eagles enabled an opportunity to build an internationally recognized diabetes research center. As...

Christine Blasey Ford takes a breath at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Melina Mara/Pool/Abaca Press/TNS)

Shaw: Survivors of sexual assault shouldn’t be limited by time

Nichole Shaw, Opinion Columnist October 1, 2018

Sexual-assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh bring about concerns regarding blaming the victim and further coercion into not reporting sex crimes. It is important to note...