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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

Point/Counterpoint: Liberal Arts education

Point/Counterpoint: Liberal Arts education

December 10, 2015

In today’s economy, the value of a liberal arts education seems to be continually in question. Should students focus on more “practical” studies, or is there reason to maintain the liberal-arts tradition? Point:...

Easily offended, or eager for change? 

Easily offended, or eager for change? 

December 10, 2015

Sydney Newton [email protected] Our generation is indeed a special one. Some might call us naïve, smart, or stupid, and some would call us overly sensitive. No matter what our generation is...

Improving accessibility in campus resource buildings 

Improving accessibility in campus resource buildings 

December 10, 2015

Hannah Soyer [email protected] On Jan. 14, a much-needed move will take place for one of the campus organizations — the Women’s Resource and Action Center will be officially open for business...

UI student Mason Beezley fills up a car with gas on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the Kum and Go on East Burlington in Iowa City. The price of gas is currently $2.43.

The coming reckoning for oil producers 

December 10, 2015

As climate-change discussions continue in Paris at the climate conference, the most important fuel in the world, oil — a leading cause of the need for the confab in the first place — is instigating...

U.S. Army Sgt. Ashley Hort keeps her weapon at the ready as she provides security for her fellow soldiers during a raid in Al Haswah, Iraq, on March 21, 2007.  Hort is a team sergeant with the 127th Military Police Company deployed from Hanau, Germany. DoD photo by Spc. Olanrewaju Akinwunmi, U.S. Army.  (Released)

Gender equality in the military

December 10, 2015

Joe Lane [email protected] I am a feminist. In the most basic, Webster’s dictionary definition of feminism, I am a feminist. I believe, as I always have and always will, that men and women ought...

Nickel and dimed through mandatory fees 

Nickel and dimed through mandatory fees 

December 10, 2015

Samuel Studer [email protected] Many students use tricks such as eating less in order to eliminate college debt. After all, less food means less money. But the University of Tennessee will now...

Nothing new about Rubio

Nothing new about Rubio

December 10, 2015

  With the Iowa caucuses less than two months away, it’s no surprise we’ve seen a number of presidential candidates here on campus trying to earn the support of students. Today, Marco Rubio will...

Police reform still needed in Iowa 


Police reform still needed in Iowa 


December 9, 2015

The nation’s police are under heavy scrutiny, and in Iowa, there’s no exception. Body cameras on active officers have been fully implemented in Coralville, North Liberty, and Iowa City.The University...

Presidential nominee Donald Trump gives a speech inside Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. Trump has been the leader in the polls for the GOP since he announced his candidacy. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Conflating Muslims with terrorism

December 9, 2015

Marcus Brown [email protected] After Donald Trump’s statement that he would ban Muslim immigration, politicians of both parties have been quick to condemn the Republican presidential candidate....

A grad student’s letter to Harreld

A grad student’s letter to Harreld

December 9, 2015

President Bruce Harreld, I visited your office Monday morning to request a meeting. I’m just a grad student, but you say you’re interested in talking individually with stakeholders across our university.And...

President Barack Obama addresses the nation from the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Sunday night, Dec. 6, 2016.  The president's speech followed Wednesday's shooting in San Bernardino, California, that killed 14 people and wounded 21.  (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Leadership transcending momentary emotions 

December 8, 2015

On Sunday, President Obama addressed the nation from the Oval Office to speak on how he plans to combat the issue of terrorism in the wake of attacks both domestic and abroad. A tangible sense of foreboding...

Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina watches a speech being given on a screen during the Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Fiorina was cut off during her speech as she ran over her time allotted to the dismay of most in attendance who voiced their displeasure in her abrupt and forced conclusion. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Going parallel

December 8, 2015

Beau Elliot [email protected] Scenes from a parallel universe in which the unbeatable Ronda Rousey turns into the Titanic going all judo on the iceberg. The iceberg goes all iceberg. Turns out...