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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

Letter to the Editor: John Norris for Iowa Governor

Letter to the Editor: John Norris for Iowa Governor

May 1, 2018
According to his campaign website, John Norris plans to end the privatization of Medicaid and promote policies that support family farms.
Letter to the Editor: Senator, Representatives in Des Moines support Pat Heiden

Letter to the Editor: Senator, Representatives in Des Moines support Pat Heiden

May 1, 2018
Pat Heiden says she will prioritize listening to residents in Johnson County’s cities and farms.
Smith: Do not make Tokens of Black Students

Smith: Do not make Tokens of Black Students

Tokenizing people of color is damaging to those people no matter the intent or motive, because it generalizes particular race or ethnic group and does not actually help with diversity.
North Johnston High School senior Paula Luper, right, 18, takes a Principles of Business quiz in the teachers lounge so that she can avoid distraction, May 24, 2007, in Micro, North Carolina. Luper, who was diagnosed with ADHD in elementary school, uses this method for focusing while at school. (Juli Leonard/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT)

Newby: The effect of Adderall on abusers is staggering

April 30, 2018
The effect of Adderall on people without ADHD can result in addiction, and its abuse needs to be taken more seriously.
From left: Daily Iowan photo editor Lily Smith and Ashol Aguek photograph Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley at Baseball Media Day on February 8, 2018. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Smith: Black, female, with a lens on life

Lily Smith, [email protected] April 30, 2018
DI Photo Editor Lily Smith reflects on a year of personal growth as both a black woman and a photojournalist and how the two identities intersect.
ournalist Tom Brokaw offers reflections during funeral services Friday, March 11, 2016 for former First Lady Nancy Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. Mrs Reagan will be buried next to her husband on the property.  (Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Rosario: NBC reporter, UI alum Tom Brokaw accused of sexual misconduct

April 30, 2018
In the era of #MeToo, speaking truth to power must include holding those we admire accountable.
Trump attorney Michael Cohen exits the Federal Court House at 500 Pearl Street in Manhattan on Thursday April 26, 2018 after a hearing before Judge Kimba Wood. (Susan Watts/New York Daily News/TNS)

Elliot: White House dinner delves into theater of the absurd

April 30, 2018
In a world of bike-riding turtles and a president who’s never been introduced to telling the truth, a sharp-tongued comedian seems perfectly at home.
Letters to the Editor: Support for Pat Heiden, Zach Wahls

Letters to the Editor: Support for Pat Heiden, Zach Wahls

April 29, 2018
The primary election will take place June 5 for both the Johnson County Board of Supervisors race and Senate District 37.
Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Jaimes: Reynolds faces criticism for response to sexual-harassment scandal

Marina Jaimes, [email protected] April 29, 2018
Gov. Kim Reynolds explains her decision on firing David Jamison, an act that has angered many Iowa Democrats.
U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley attends Mike Pompeo's confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on April 12, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Helton: 20 Out Of 20: Nikki Haley could be the first female president

Elijah Helton, Columnist April 29, 2018
The governor-turned-ambassador is carving out a foothold in the GOP and Oval Office, but can she beat out Trump?
U.S President Donald Trump speaks as Sen. Joni Ernst from Iowa looks on during a meeting with Republican senators on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House   in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Prall: Iowa Legislature needs new management

April 26, 2018
The Iowa Legislature has swung the state toward far-right politics. November has to change that to return Iowa to its moderate tradition.
Iowa fans wave to kids in the Stead Family Children's Hospital during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.

Guest Opinion: A simple wave makes a big difference

April 26, 2018
The ‘Iowa Wave’ T-shirt raised more than $440,000 for the Stead Family Children’s Hospital.