Some will argue that recruiting doctors with disabilities compromise patient care, but there are compelling reasons to push back against this reactionary stance. Growing evidence suggests that medicine...

Young progressives are breaking away from the Democratic Party, and it’s obvious why.   Iowa Democrats and young progressives, including the University Democrats at Iowa, have clashed over issues...

The Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder deserves pay equal to the college’s men’s team coach. Bluder is the NCAA Division I women’s basketball’s 14th winningest coach of all...

Academic freedom is the pillar of a free society. When it is compromised, public trust in scientific knowledge is eroded; biased teaching invades classrooms; and knowledge is politicized. The first line...

The University of Iowa must make on-campus parking more accessible for students. As announced in the UI’s five-year Housing and Dining plan, one potential long-term location for a new residence...

Let the electric vehicle revolution begin. Despite their mixed public reception, electric vehicles are cleaner for the Earth and cheaper in the long run. Electric vehicles, or EVs, should be mandated...

Strict college attendance policies are unfair and unrealistic for many students. Several colleges in the nation employ unnecessarily strict attendance policies that only contribute to the stress...

Student veterans are not your typical college students. For many, their military experience leaves them with a need for personalized and unique support and counseling. It's important to recognize and...

Caitlin Clark is changing the narrative of women’s athletics, but there is still a lot of work to do in tackling rampant sexism in sports. After finishing as the national championship runner-ups...

My name is Megan Alter; I am the Mayor pro tempore of Iowa City. Over the past two City Council meetings, the public has been exposed to hate speech by cowards who feel emboldened by speaking through...

Confusion has long been a staple of Iowa City’s local elections. The Iowa City Council has two types of councilors, all elected to four-year terms. First, we have four at-large councilors that the entire...

Every year, eruptions of freedom are shot into the sky at the private homes of many Iowans. While fireworks are an exciting tradition for holidays such as the Fourth of July and New Year’s, they...