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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

Rand Paul discusses political strategies he plans to take for the 2016 presidential race in front of The Old Capital in the center of campus on Monday, Oct. 12. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Rand Paul: the right ideas, but the wrong election

October 14, 2015

Jace Brady [email protected] Hi, my name is Jace, and I am recovering Rand Paul addict. The candidate visited the University of Iowa campus on Monday, and while I still agree with Rand on many issues,...

A performer dances at Powwow in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Powwow celebrates American Indian song and dance, and is put on by the Native American Student Association. (The Daily Iowan/ Rachael Westergard)

Appropriating Native American culture 

October 14, 2015

Marcus Brown [email protected] The state of California has become the first in the country to ban the use of the term “Redskins” for team names and mascots in public schools. California Gov....

Democratic B-I-N-G-O

Democratic B-I-N-G-O

October 12, 2015

Today is the first Democratic debate of the election cycle. The five declared candidates will take the stage in Las Vegas with coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. on CNN. Be sure to look out for some key...

The need for affordable housing in Iowa City

The need for affordable housing in Iowa City

October 12, 2015

One brief walk through the Pedestrian Mall is all it takes to provide an example of the necessity for affordable housing in Iowa City and Johnson County. Last week, The Daily Iowan reported, a panel of...

Coming hinged

Coming hinged

October 12, 2015

Beau Elliot [email protected] The Republicans seem to be coming unhinged. What? you say. Haven’t the Republicans been unhinged for the last 20 years or so? At least in your book? There are no...

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

October 12, 2015

Vote Scott McDonough for City Council It is with great enthusiasm that we support Scott McDonough for the City Council for District C. We have known Scott for many years and have always found him to be...

The changing tide of drug-law sentencing 

The changing tide of drug-law sentencing 

October 11, 2015

Last week, the Justice Department announced that at the end of October, it will release 6,000 nonviolent drug offenders serving time in federal prisons. It is the largest one-time release of federal prisoners...

Long road to come on gay acceptance

Long road to come on gay acceptance

October 11, 2015

Christopher Cervantes [email protected]  For as long as there has been a society, we’ve had social issues. Whether it be civil rights or universal suffrage, there has always been a cause that dominates...

In defense of liberal-arts education: a message to the regents

In defense of liberal-arts education: a message to the regents

October 11, 2015

The state Board of Regents’ recent selection of a businessman with marginal academic experience to head the University of Iowa stems from its perception of a “crisis” in American education that needs...

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

October 11, 2015

Pregnancy and infant-loss awareness “Do you have kids?” It seems like a simple question, but for many, it is difficult to answer. We’ve lost two babies, both in the second trimester of pregnancy...

Give the Trans-Pacific Partnership careful consideration 


Give the Trans-Pacific Partnership careful consideration 


October 8, 2015

An agreement has been struck among the 12 countries including the United States involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a global trade deal and the first of its kind with the Asia-Pacific region. The...

This dancer from the Noopur Dance Troupe is posing in her form as her fellow dancers come on to the stage. The dancers are about to perform an ancient Indian dance that was once done in temples. Taken at the Cultural Diversity Festival at Hubbard Park on Sunday, October 4, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Rebecca Bright)

The disappointing cancellation of the UI Cultural Diversity Fair

October 8, 2015

Joe Lane [email protected] I am in no place to comment on the Cultural Diversity Fair. As a white college student, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, who spent most of his life growing up in an affluent...