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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: Working at the Crisis Center

Letter to the editor: Working at the Crisis Center

February 2, 2018
A volunteer at the Crisis Center of Johnson County says taking calls from those in need has been a great experience.
Consumer safety groups have warned that laundry detergent packets could be easily eaten by children who might mistake them for candy. A child died in Kissimmee, Florida, after eating a packet of All detergent. (Tom Burton/Orlando Sentinel/MCT)

Point/Counterpoint: Should businesses capitalize on the Tide Pod Challenge?

Wylliam Smith, [email protected] February 2, 2018
As the Tide Pod challenge takes the Internet by storm, some wonder whether Tide Pod-themed products are dangerous.
From the roof of the Iowa Historical Museum in Des Moines, the state capitol seems to hover above Des Moines East Village. (Robert Cross/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

Prall: Investing in water quality and cutting higher education

Jacob Prall, [email protected] February 1, 2018
The state Legislature is pitting the future of Iowa’s natural resources against the future of its students.
Mourners embrace after they were both overcome with emotion while viewing wooden crosses bearing the names of those killed during a mass shooting off Las Vegas Boulevard on October 5, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Shaw: The World is Numb to Violence

January 31, 2018
People are indifferent to violence in the world because of consistent, prevailing news coverage of violent-related content. This indifference has led to a passive ignorance toward societal issues.
Oprah Winfrey backstage at the 75th Annual Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. Winfrey said she is not runing for president. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Smith: Celebrities should not be president

January 31, 2018
With the rise of potential celebrity presidential candidates, we begin to see people speculating whether certain celebrities would make good presidents, but America’s president should have a political background and experience.
Laursen: Iowa legislature proposes malicious cuts to UI funding

Laursen: Iowa legislature proposes malicious cuts to UI funding

January 31, 2018
The Iowa Legislature proposes an $8.7 million budget cut, which jeopardizes the UI’s plan to improve academics.
In their own words: Hawkeyes’ views on government shutdown, DACA

In their own words: Hawkeyes’ views on government shutdown, DACA

January 31, 2018

Senate Democrats and Republicans missed their midnight deadline on Jan. 19 to agree on government funding. The government shut down for three days (one work day), largely because of disagreements over...

Gubernatorial candidate and SEIU Local 199 President, Cathy Glasson, speaks to a crowd during a Labour Walkout event in Des Moines on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. Organizations in support of laborers across Iowa such as Service Employees International Union, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, and Democratic Socialists of America participated in the rally. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Guest opinion: Glasson will stand up to big money

January 31, 2018
The Democratic candidate for governor has worked in health care and union organizing. She’s new to politics, but not governing.
Maria Garcia, left, gets help with her paperwork from her daughter, Sonia Hernandez, during a U.S. citizenship application workshop at Daley College in Chicago on April 16,  2016. (Abel Uribe/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Helton: Requiring students to take the citizenship test is a smart move

January 31, 2018
Many Americans lack fundamental knowledge about government. That’s dangerous.
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)

In their own words: Hawkeyes comment on the State of the Union

January 29, 2018
President Trump will give his much-anticipated first State of the Union address tonight. A White House official has said the president aims for unity after the past year of polarization in Congress and across the country. In light of this, we asked people on campus, “What do you believe our country is doing well, and what are some issues you think need to be addressed?”
Reform party presidential candidate Ross Perot speaks at the National Press Club October 25, 1996 in Washington, DC. (Richard Ellis/Zuma Press/TNS)

Column: How many horses in the Genius Stable?

January 29, 2018
They’re going to have Pork Roll uniforms and everything.