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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

Striving for the greater good

Striving for the greater good

September 21, 2015

Pope Francis will visit the United States today through Sept. 27, making appearances in Washington, D.C, New York City, and Philadelphia. This visit comes on the heels of the pope’s visit to Cuba, where,...

Nonsensical push to defund Planned Parenthood

Nonsensical push to defund Planned Parenthood

September 21, 2015

Hannah Soyer [email protected] On Sept. 18, the House of Representatives voted 241-187 to cut federal funding from Planned Parenthood. The push to defund Planned Parenthood comes from a recent belief...

News descending a staircase

News descending a staircase

September 21, 2015

Beau Elliot [email protected] They say that politics is a three-ring circus and if you don’t like this act, just wait for the next ring. Of course, they also say if you don’t like the weather...

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Guest opinion: Taking campus mental health seriously

September 21, 2015

Mental health on college campuses is an ever-increasing issue of disquiet for students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents, and families. This is most evident in a recent edition of the Chronicle...

FILE - UI senior Spencer Smith writes on a board for the Freedom of Speech protest put on by Young Americans for Liberty group on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015.

Maintain free speech on campus

September 21, 2015

Last week, the University of Iowa Alpha Phi sorority chapter was suspended by the university. The interim ruling, handed down after a video showing members of the sorority engaging in a song of questionable...

U.S. President Barack Obama smiles at a supporter inside Cedar Falls Utility on Wednesday, Janurary 14, 2015. President Obama gave a speech emphasizing the importance of access to broadband internet in its growing role in the future of the economy. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Did Obama overstep inviting Ahmed Mohamed to the White House?

September 21, 2015

Christopher Cervantes [email protected] If there is one truth in politics, it is that it is impossible to please everyone. For every pleased constituent, there are three more who are displeased...

Rates won't rise

Rates won’t rise

September 21, 2015

Jace Brady [email protected] The Federal Reserve surprised many by not raising rates last week. This means that the Federal Funds Target Rate will remain at historic lows despite the economic recovery...

Overcoming speech impediments

Overcoming speech impediments

September 20, 2015

Thank you very much for printing the inspiring story about Tristan Roeder and how he overcame a major speech impediment. His experience with stuttering very nearly mirrors my own as an elementary-school...

Flipping the script on climate change

Flipping the script on climate change

September 18, 2015

In an unexpected break from the usual script of climate-change denial, an estimated 10 Republican members of the House of Representatives plan to sign a resolution acknowledging the effect human activity...

Members of Alpha Phi welcome new members at the IMU during Bid Day on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. Notable A Phi members include Kimberly Williams Paisley. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Sticking with Alpha Phi

September 18, 2015

Grace Pateras [email protected] Last week was rough for me. I failed my first math quiz, fell behind in every single one of my classes, and learned a close friend is now facing serious health issues. Then, I...

Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump, left, speaks as Jeb Bush looks on during the CNN Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in Simi Valley, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

‘Jersey Shore,’ 2016 Election edition

September 18, 2015

Joe Lane [email protected] For a viewer, Wednesday’s GOP debate was brutal. In fact, I feel comfortable summing up the things I learned in its extensive three hours using just one paragraph. Jeb...

Can the Catholic Church come to a consensus on modern day issues?

Can the Catholic Church come to a consensus on modern day issues?

September 18, 2015

Samuel Studer [email protected] Pope Francis will travel to the United States next week. Keep in mind his announcement earlier this month that the annulment process will be faster and easier for...