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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 | Netflix’s password sharing policy is terrible for consumers

Opinion | Netflix’s password sharing policy is terrible for consumers

Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor February 23, 2023

Netflix wants to make more money at the expense of the user. The standard Netflix subscription in the U.S. costs $15.49 a month, more than double the price of some of its counterparts. The company is...

Senators listen to speakers at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

Guest Opinion | Creating a CommUnity on Campus

February 22, 2023

When I first joined the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government in the spring 2020, it was for the simple goal of making a difference on campus. Four years and a national pandemic later,...

The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday Feb. 20, 2023. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Editorial | DI Editorial Board on intersectionality in the classroom

DI Editorial Board February 21, 2023

The University of Iowa is not doing enough to support its students and staff of color. At least, that is what the 2022 Campus Climate Survey revealed, as 73 percent of undergraduates belonging...

Opinion | Language requirement changes promote monolingualism

Opinion | Language requirement changes promote monolingualism

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist February 20, 2023

The University of Iowa should invest in academic programs that uplift goals of inclusion and global literacy. Conservative efforts to alter the public classrooms have led to the banning of critical...

Currier Hall as seen from the UIHC Aircare helicoptor on March 20, 2019 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Opinion | Cohousing is the future

Chris Klepach, Opinions Columnist February 19, 2023

Imagine walking down your street and being greeted by your closest friends. Living in Prairie Hill, a co-housing community in Iowa City, is not far from this dream. This co-housing community...

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Opinion | Iowa nice is real, here’s why

Gabriel Arboleda, Opinions Contributor February 19, 2023

“Iowa nice” is a two-word slogan that I have had to learn and adapt to since I started living in Iowa. The term has become controversial, particularly during these times filled with social...

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Opinion | We need child labor laws

Evan Weidl, Opinions Columnist February 19, 2023

The possibility of bringing back child labor should be out of the question. But in Iowa, it is now a real threat. Iowa is considering loosening laws on child labor to combat the shortage of...

Students gather in the Main Ballroom at the Iowa Memorial Union for the Student Involvement fair on Jan. 26 2022.

Opinion | Invest time in clubs and organizations

Kyle Tristan Ortega, Opinions Contributor February 16, 2023

I sleep for eight hours, go to school for four, work for four, and do homework for two. That is 18 hours of my day laid out for me. Students usually have a lot on their plate. From homework to jobs,...

Letter to the Editor | Need for real discussion on cannabis reform

Letter to the Editor | Need for real discussion on cannabis reform

February 15, 2023

Cannabis reform is something most people in Iowa and around Johnson County can agree needs to be addressed. However, state legislative leaders refuse to bring the issue to the table. This is hurting many...

Guest Opinion | Mass shootings have become an American custom

Guest Opinion | Mass shootings have become an American custom

Meg Doster, Amplify Editor February 15, 2023

I’ve seen so many shootings on the news, but this is the first time it’s been somewhere I grew up. When it came to Okemos High School alums, we went to two places: University of Michigan, and...

The Iowa House convenes during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. The house swore in Pat Grassley as speaker of the house.

Opinion | Academic tenure is under attack for all the wrong reasons

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist February 14, 2023

After successfully gutting the public education system, it seems Iowa Republicans have set their eyes on ruining higher education. In previous legislative sessions, Iowa Republicans entertained...