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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

The championship trophies sit on the stage during the Ohio State Buckeyes College Football Playoff National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Jan. 26, 2025.

Opinion | We need to normalize bad losers

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist February 17, 2025

As the wise Ricky Bobby once said, “If you're not first, you’re last.” And if you’ve ever participated in any organized sport or competitive activity, then you’ve definitely lost before. Losing...

Opinion | A few kind words can make all the difference

Opinion | A few kind words can make all the difference

Abigail Jones, Opinions Contributor February 16, 2025

While opening a social media app — or engaging with any online content — we’re bombarded with negative messages and news. And on top of that, it seems there is always a new study about the negative...

The crowd cheered at the Marion Fairgrounds in Marion as Buckeye Chuck, the prognosticating groundhog, predicted an early 2025 spring by not seeing his shadow.

Opinion | Groundhog Day: Love it or leave it

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist February 16, 2025

When I was young, I loved watching the Groundhog Day festivities on the television with my parents as we made our final predictions about whether or not he would see his shadow. I would cuddle up on...

Jan 21, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom.

Opinion | This year’s CFP was perfect. Critics need to pipe down.

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist February 13, 2025

Just under a month ago the 2024 college football season wrapped up with Ohio State beating Notre Dame in the CFP national championship in Atlanta Georgia.  This season marked the first time we...

Opinion | The implications of ‘Cabaret’ today

Opinion | The implications of ‘Cabaret’ today

Abigail Jones, Opinions Contributor February 13, 2025

“It’s only politics, and what’s that got to do with us?” The infamous line, spoken by Sally Bowles — a fictitious character in the musical “Cabaret” — has withstood the test of time...

Opinion | Iowa’s book ban is vague and wrong

Opinion | Iowa’s book ban is vague and wrong

Aaron El-Kerdani, Opinions Columnist February 12, 2025

The government doesn’t need to solve everything. It’s no secret that in the U.S., certain books have contents considered too hazardous for children. Conservative states such as Florida, Texas,...

The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Opinion | An oligarchy is forming in the U.S.

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist February 11, 2025

$884 billion – a GDP that would make a country the 20th richest in the world. But this figure isn’t a country's GDP. It is the total net worth of the three people standing behind President Donald...

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Fox sports presenter Terry Bradshaw (L) interviews Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (R) during the championship trophy presentation after the Eagles' game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome.

Opinion | The game is secondary in the Super Bowl

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Columnist February 11, 2025

The Super Bowl is the biggest night in all of sports and draws millions and millions of viewers every year. Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers in 2024 gathered 123.4...

Opinion | Advertisements are ruining our attention spans

Opinion | Advertisements are ruining our attention spans

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist February 11, 2025

Since the first radio commercial aired in 1922, the U.S. has been considered an ad society, meaning American culture can be changed and influenced by marketers and advertisements. In today’s fast-paced...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Opinion | Iowa’s immigration law is a dangerous overreach

Aaron El-Kerdani, Opinions Columnist February 11, 2025

Some of the worst acts committed have been done with good intentions. The U.S. has been grappling with the topic of illegal immigration, especially in states near the U.S.-Mexico border. The long distance,...

President Donald Trump points at the camera after a 2024 presidential campaign rally in Johnson Hall at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids on Saturday Dec. 2, 2023.

Opinion | Why Democrats should adopt Republican strategies

Julia Anderson, Opinions Columnist February 11, 2025

In a 2020 episode of her podcast, former First Lady Michelle Obama made an important, sobering remark. She said one of the issues facing the newest generation’s approach to politics is that the new...

Smoke rises off from a burned down home in Malibu. Firefighters continue to battle multiple wildfires in Southern California as Santa Ana winds were gaining strength Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, hampering efforts to tamp down the explosion of fires that have killed at least 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.

Opinion | What the LA wildfires tell us about climate change

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist February 10, 2025

As of 7 a.m. on January 26, the wildfires in Los Angeles were 90 percent contained after having burned thousands of acres. This devastating event is a reminder of how the climate crisis will increase...