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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

Opinion | Leave the N-word out of the schoolroom

Opinion | Leave the N-word out of the schoolroom

James McCurtis, Opinions Columnist December 2, 2024

“But if you can say the N-word, why can’t we?” This is a question I’ve heard far too often in school. Many teachers have long stood by the notion that they should be able to say the N-word...

Power lines lead away from the former Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear power plant off of Palo Marsh Road, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, in Linn County, Iowa.

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Opinion | A call to reopen the Duane Arnold Energy Center

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist November 21, 2024

One of the most iconic jobs in television is Homer Simpson’s role at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. The two cooling towers became an iconic part of the show, and the plant brought highly educated...

Community members walk through downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. The University of Iowa issued a Hawk Alert around 2 p.m. Saturday with a National Weather Service wind chill warning from Jan. 13 to Jan. 16. The Hawk Alert statement said a -40 degree wind chill would occur and frostbite within 10 minutes of being outside is possible.

Opinion | Bad weather means increased productivity and mental health

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist November 21, 2024

Picture this: it’s a beautiful, sunny day on the University of Iowa’s campus. The birds are chirping, the sky is blue, and there's not a cloud in sight. Your classmates are sitting on the Pentacrest,...

Usha Vance, wife of Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance (R-Ohio), listens while he speaks on Sept. 5, 2024, in Phoenix.

Opinion | The complicated identity of Usha Vance

Muskan Mehta, Opinions Columnist November 21, 2024

The names of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance have been circulating in the news for the last few months. With Trump set to become the 47th president of the U.S., they...

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Opinion | TikTok’s impact on the 2024 election

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist November 20, 2024

In 2021, the short-form video application TikTok was named the most popular website on the internet, surpassing even the world’s most used search engine, Google. TikTok has a billion monthly active...

Opinion | UI students need affordable grocery options

Opinion | UI students need affordable grocery options

Muskan Mehta, Opinions Columnist November 20, 2024

Sixty-three dollars and eighty-four cents. That’s how much University of Iowa first-year student Madeline Anklam spent at the Iowa City Target last week. She bought six items. From lemonade to a...

Opinion | When should Christmas decorations be put up?

Opinion | When should Christmas decorations be put up?

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist November 20, 2024

A tall, blooming tree in the corner of the room. Bright white lights strung all around. Nutcrackers and scenes of the Nativity throughout the house. A scene straight from a Hallmark movie or postcard. But...

Opinion | We need to federally protect IVF

Opinion | We need to federally protect IVF

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist November 19, 2024

Many couples try for years to have children naturally, but for many, health-related circumstances or other challenges make this impossible. One option that provides another chance for these individuals...

Opinion | Colorism and advertising is a perfect storm against Black love

Opinion | Colorism and advertising is a perfect storm against Black love

James McCurtis, Opinions Columnist November 19, 2024

The bartender spots the woman from across the beach. She’s beautiful, fair-skinned, and craving a drink. He slides the beer bottle toward her, passing three Black partygoers. The words “Sometimes,...

Will Carey, 15, and David Randall, 14, fish on Iowa River at City Park in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Numerous families, groups, and friends congregated in the park to enjoy the sun. Temperatures in Iowa City reached up to 86 degrees.

Opinion | A forgotten resource: Why aren’t we using the Iowa River for more recreational purposes?

Darrell Washington, Opinions Contributor November 19, 2024

As I cross the Burlington Street bridge, the aroma of fresh earth and lush greenery fills the air, blending with the sharpness of a late afternoon breeze. The Iowa River flows steadily beneath me,...

The Iowa River is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Opinion | Ignorance is bliss when it comes to Iowa’s water issues

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist November 19, 2024

The Iowa River is a reliable fixture in the Iowa City community and divides the University of Iowa’s campus into two unique segments. The river is a tributary of the Mississippi River and an essential...

Opinion | Sexual communication courses should be a requirement for first-year and transfer students

Opinion | Sexual communication courses should be a requirement for first-year and transfer students

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist November 18, 2024

We’ve all heard the phrase, “communication is key,” and in intimate and sexual relationships, this line should always be taken with the utmost seriousness. This is especially true on college...