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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

Eleventh-grader Julian Erwin cheers during a transgender rights protest at the Pentacrest on Friday, March 11, 2022. Erwin chose to participate in the walkout because he is a part of the transgender community. “It’s part of my responsibility to support my community.”

Editorial | We must be advocates for gender-affirming care

DI Editorial Board October 16, 2023

As tensions rise on the topic of gender-affirming care in Iowa, it is important to remember that limiting access to this type of care isn’t going to solve problems.  While this is clear to major...

Iowa City Council member Pauline Taylor listens to the election results during a primary election watch party at Sanctuary in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Taylor received 159 votes.

Letter to the Editor | Iowa City City Council candidate Pauline Taylor listens

October 16, 2023

I am writing to express my support for Pauline Taylor for re-election to Iowa City Council. Pauline is currently serving her second term in District A. During her tenure the council has made significant...

Board members for the Iowa City Community School District listen to speakers during a meeting at the professional development center on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

Letter to the Editor | Mitch Lingo makes his case to voters ahead of the school board elections

October 15, 2023

I’m Mitch Lingo and I am running for the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) School Board. On Nov. 7, you will have the opportunity to fill four seats on the board. I urge you to learn about...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Letter to the Editor | Abraham, Lingo, Eastham, and Williams are the best IC school board candidates

October 15, 2023

On Nov. 7, you get to vote for four candidates to sit on the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) School Board. As a departing board member, I take this vote seriously. Only four of the seven...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. At the State Capitol, legislative leaders spoke in their chambers while rally members congregated in the rotunda in support of freedom. The 2022 Legislative Session started today and will end in April.

Opinion | We need to address gun violence in rural areas.

Kennedy Lein, Opinions Contributor October 12, 2023

Gun violence, especially in rural areas, has been an overlooked issue for many years. According to NBC News, two decades of data shows that gun violence is worse in rural areas than big cities. This...

Opinion | Why students should consider a gap year before college

Opinion | Why students should consider a gap year before college

Jordan Coates, Opinions Columnist October 11, 2023

Children are often asked about their college and career aspirations at a young age. In America, the earlier one begins striving to get ahead, the more advantageous it is perceived to be. Taking a gap...

Democratic candidate in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Christina Bohannan speaks during a Democratic watch party at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. “We have to carry on. You know, don't be discouraged. Don't be discouraged. I know some of the results tonight have been discouraging but don't give up,” Bohannan said. “We have to pick ourselves up dust ourselves on and we must carry on.”

Opinion | Iowans should choose Bohannan over Miller-Meeks

Aaron El-Kerdani, Opinions Columnist October 10, 2023

Out with the old, in with the new. Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has served as the representative for Iowa’s First Congressional District since 2021. Christina Bohannan, a...

Sprained ankle black x-ray in 3D

Doc Is In | Ankle sprain vs. a strain: When should I be worried?

Katelyn Paulsen October 5, 2023

It’s all fun and games until someone injures their ankle. Playing sports or going to the gym are great ways to stay physically fit, but these activities can lead to ankle injuries. Ankle sprains or...

Picketers at Disney Studios on September 26, 2023. It was the first day of picketing at Hollywood studios are the announcement that the Writers Guild of America had reached a tentative agreement with the studios. The contract stills needs to be ratified by the members. Members of the WGA joined striking SAG-AFTRA members on the picket lines.

Opinion | Labor has never been more powerful

Evan Weidl, Opinions Editor October 5, 2023

Now is the time for workers to realize their power. In the last few months, strikes from the Writer's Guild of America, UPS, and United Auto Workers unions have captured unprecedented nationwide attention....

A line of golf carts are seen during the 2022 men’s golf Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 16, 2022.

Opinion | It should be illegal for golf carts to drive on city streets

Gabriel Arboleda, Opinions Columnist October 4, 2023

Golf carts are leaving the paved trails of their country clubs and meandering into the streets of Iowa.  Pleasant Hill, Iowa, a suburb of Des Moines, could become the second suburb of the state’s...

Fans react to play action during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0. This is Iowa's first loss of the season making their record 3-1.

Opinion | European soccer fans showed us how we can save college football

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist October 3, 2023

College football is becoming a commercialized, super-conference mess. This same situation almost happened in Europe, but the European Super League was able to keep its traditions and regionality...

Payaso Churrumais (clown) performs at the 2023 Iowa City Latino Fest on the Pedestrian Mall downtown on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. Vendors sold food while community members enjoyed Latino traditions, music, food, and dance. Over 11 years, 50,00 attendees have visited the annual festival with over 80 performances in the Iowa City tradition.  The performer invited children and others to participate in competitions during the act.

Opinion | Caribbean and South American cultures should be represented in Iowa’s ‘Hispanic Heritage’

Gabriel Arboleda, Opinions Columnist September 28, 2023

Americans are uneducated about the diversity of Latin America, and current examples of Hispanic representation are not helping the cause. As Hispanic Heritage Month reaches a middle point, a few...