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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

Elon Musk shakes a wrestlers hand during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on Saturday, March. 22, 2025. The NCAA Championships ended with Penn States fourth consecutive victory at 177.0, Nebraska in second 117.0, Oklahoma State in third 102.5, and Iowa in fourth 81.0.

Opinion | Elon Musk and Grimes’ breakup is a microcosm for the political climate of romantic relationships

Haya Hussain, Opinions Contributor April 22, 2025

In 2021, Claire Boucher, or Grimes, made the entire internet cringe when she posed with the Communist Manifesto for a photoshoot. Satire or not, the experimental, alien-obsessed, gender-defying artist...

Photo Illustration by DI Staff.

Opinion | All internships should be paid for college students

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist April 21, 2025

You wake up one morning in mid-February at the University of Iowa, and you realize you are only a few months away from officially becoming a senior. You begin to think about your future, and you...

Opinion | Jumpstart your day — and your health

Opinion | Jumpstart your day — and your health

Alex Graves, Opinions Columnist April 16, 2025

American health has been diminishing for several years, and it's time to make a change. Fast. Studies show life expectancy within North America has been declining as a result of many factors, but...

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.

Opinion | College isn’t the only path to success

Morgan Brunner, Opinions Columnist April 15, 2025

College is a less practical decision than it used to be, and those who choose to abstain from higher education may be making the right choice. One reason is because of the rising price of higher...

The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.

Opinion | Will the new ‘White House Faith Office’ close an age-old argument?

Julia Anderson, Opinions Contributor April 15, 2025

There has been a centuries-long debate in the U.S. about the position of faith in government and the line between church and state. Democratic values argue for representation for all, but reality has...

Opinion | Threats to mood stabilizers jeopardize mental health efforts

Opinion | Threats to mood stabilizers jeopardize mental health efforts

Abigail Jones, Opinions Contributor April 14, 2025

As of 2023, nearly 59.3 million adults in the U.S. received treatment or counseling for their mental health. one in five U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year, and one in 20 experiences...

Members of the Senate meet during the first day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

Opinion | Mascots are fun to laugh at. Keep it that way.

Aaron El-Kerdani, Opinions Columnist April 10, 2025

Sometimes, the best mascot is one people laugh at. The Iowa Senate has introduced a bill that would prohibit public schools from using mascots representing disabilities. Senate File 382 seeks to...

President Donald Trump watches during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on Saturday, March. 22, 2025.

Letter to the Editor | How the rule of law serves all Iowans

April 8, 2025

We are lucky to spend our days teaching and talking with you about the role of law in our state and nation. As individual citizens, we hold a range of views about contemporary political debates, but...

Opinion | The significance of the newest addition to ‘The Hunger Games’ series

Opinion | The significance of the newest addition to ‘The Hunger Games’ series

Abigail Jones, Opinions Contributor April 8, 2025

My reading of the newest addition to the Hunger Games series, “Sunrise on the Reaping,” was accompanied by dread and an undeniable knowledge that it would not end well — a feeling that has mirrored...

Abby and Carson look at their first child's first sonogram on Monday, Sept. 19, 2023.

Editorial | Iowa needs to address the cause of maternal care deserts

Any expectant mother should only be worrying about a prep bag and baby names before giving birth. But, in Iowa, many pregnant women approaching their due dates must also factor an hour-long drive...

Photo Illustration by Matt Sindt.

Opinion | Tomorrow’s Golf League is changing the game of golf

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor April 7, 2025

Tomorrow’s Golf League, or TGL, is a brand-new golf league that combines indoor simulated golf with traditional golf elements. Founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, TLG debuted in January and...

Opinion | The issue with the U.S. housing market

Opinion | The issue with the U.S. housing market

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist April 6, 2025

In the years since COVID-19 put a halt on our everyday lives, housing prices in the U.S. have steadily increased and pushed our country into a housing crisis. The rising costs of homes is not simple....