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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Dr. Melissa Shivers, VP for Student Life, stands outside her office inside the IMU on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Dr. Shivers sat down with reporters from The Daily Iowan to discuss her progress on campus with issues related to international student enrollment, racial representation, and the University of Iowa's potential responses to proposed changes to the "Dear Colleague Letter." (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Guest Opinion: The transformative power of philanthropy at the UI

April 23, 2018
Melissa Shivers, vice president for Student Life, encourages students to thank donors who shape the UI campus.
Drag Kings perform at Studio 13's IC Kings show on Thursday, June 15, 2017. After the show ended, many of the guests at the event continued celebrating Pride Week on the dance floor. (The Daily Iowan/James Year)

Point/Counterpoint: Would optional sexuality-defining wristbands improve interactions at gay bars?

Wylliam Smith, [email protected] April 23, 2018
Ambiguity about sexual orientation at gay clubs, such as Studio 13, can lead to awkward encounters. Optional identifiers could be a solution, but they also potentially create new problems.
Former FBI Director James Comey testifies during a U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on June 8, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Elliot: Process the trust & other tales from Diet Coke

April 23, 2018
It’s nice to know that in times of great crisis, you can always Comey home.
Members from the Levitt Center for University Advancement hand out cookies on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 for the 1 Day for Iowa fundraiser. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Guest opinion: UISG president applauds on philanthropy efforts

April 23, 2018
This year, UISG collaborated with the UI Center for Advancement to fundraise a pilot program.
Rosario: Pro-choice harasser, commentators suppress political discourse

Rosario: Pro-choice harasser, commentators suppress political discourse

Isabella Rosario, [email protected] April 23, 2018
The actions of one person should not be extrapolated to reflect the character of an entire group.
Helton: Voter disenfranchisement should be abolished in Iowa

Helton: Voter disenfranchisement should be abolished in Iowa

Elijah Helton, [email protected] April 22, 2018
A criminal record shouldn’t lead to taxation without representation, so let felons who did their time vote.
Donald Trump speaks to a crowd at the University of Iowa Field house on Tuesday Jan 26, 2016. Trump is currently tied in Iowa with Ted Cruz. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Point/Counterpoint: What should the U.S. do about Syria?

Lucee Laursen, [email protected] April 18, 2018
Last week, the United States and its European allies launched air strikes on Syria. Two columnists debate the significance and efficacy of this action in the conflict.
The tomb of Fidel Castro at the Cemeterio Santa Ifigenia in Santiago de Cuba on December 4, 2016. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/TNS)

Jaimes: The danger of “a means to and end”

April 18, 2018
As pictures of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro become normalized enough to plaster photos to a window of Macbride Hall, it is evident that society is idolizing dictators as means of promoting a political philosophy.
Protesters gather during the Women's March on January 20, 2018. Protesters gathered at the Ped Mall listen to speakers and march for female empowerment. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Newby: Motherhood as means of momentum in political office

Taylor Newby, [email protected] April 18, 2018
The increase of women in politics marks the increase of mothers in politics, and their grit, passion, and intention is astounding.
Partygoers play tetherball on Dubuque Street during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 25, 2017. The Block Party, hosted by the ICDD was the first use of Iowa City's changed rules allowing open containers for select events downtown (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Comic: Summer

James Geneser April 17, 2018
Comic: Summer
Smith: Why the Backpage is needed

Smith: Why the Backpage is needed

William Smith, [email protected] April 17, 2018
Recently, the website called Backpage.com was forcibly closed down. Many of the sex workers affected say doing this encourages human trafficking by taking away their independence.
(The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Lee: Iowa city should put its best image forth for RAGBRAI

Ella Lee, [email protected] April 17, 2018
In light of the RAGBRAI’s overnight stop in Iowa City, construction on the Ped Mall should be halted to provide the best portrayal of the town.