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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Opinion | The good in seeing the new

Naomi Rivera Morales, Opinions Columnist February 14, 2023

I have been both grateful and fortunate to be a part of a military family. My time and experience throughout the years have shaped me into the person I am today. Before I started moving from...

Opinion | People need to be financially responsible

Opinion | People need to be financially responsible

Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor February 13, 2023

As the world braces itself for an incoming economic recession, many people are wondering how they should manage their finances. If one is hoping the housing market will return to somewhat normal levels...

Opinion | Recognizing important Black voices

Opinion | Recognizing important Black voices

Opinions Staff, DI OPINIONS STAFF February 13, 2023

Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor Spike Lee A person I look up to is the legendary filmmaker Spike Lee. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 20, 1957, he grew up to be one of the premiere Black...

Opinion | International news fosters global literacy

Opinion | International news fosters global literacy

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist February 12, 2023

On U.S. campuses, most assigned coursework utilizing media sources and casual conversations center on news outlets like Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, and The New York Times. At the University of Iowa,...

Opinion | GoFundMe’s oversight will affect medical expense donations

Opinion | GoFundMe’s oversight will affect medical expense donations

Katie Perkins, Opinions Contributor February 12, 2023

You think you’ve heard it all, and then you find out someone your best friend went to high school with raised almost $40,000 on GoFundMe to treat her fake cancer. Madison Russo, a 19-year-old Iowa...

The Old Capitol is pictured on April 14, 2022.

Opinion | Faculty comments prompts community letter

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist February 8, 2023

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. Each spring semester,...

Opinion | Iowa was not ideal as first-in-the-nation Democratic primary

Opinion | Iowa was not ideal as first-in-the-nation Democratic primary

Even Weidl, Opinions Columnist February 7, 2023

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. Since 1972, Iowa...

Opinion | I was wrong, Amtrak would not be a great investment for Iowa City

Opinion | I was wrong, Amtrak would not be a great investment for Iowa City

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist February 7, 2023

I have changed my mind about Iowa City and Amtrak — at least in the short term. Previously, I argued that Amtrak coming to Iowa City would generate economic growth for the city, as it would connect...

University of Iowa TikTok page outside Old Capitol Building in downtown Iowa City Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.

Opinion | UI should ban TikTok on networks

Chris Klepach, Opinions Columnist February 6, 2023

TikTok has maintained a grip on users since 2016, and it is time for the app to be decommissioned from University of Iowa networks. Several colleges have recently banned TikTok from their networks,...

Doc is In | What to do immediately after a sexual assault

Doc is In | What to do immediately after a sexual assault

February 5, 2023

College campuses across the nation are reporting an increase in the prevalence of sexual assaults. According to Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence...