As I cross the Burlington Street bridge, the aroma of fresh earth and lush greenery fills the air, blending with the sharpness of a late afternoon breeze. The Iowa River flows steadily beneath me,...

The Iowa River is a reliable fixture in the Iowa City community and divides the University of Iowa’s campus into two unique segments. The river is a tributary of the Mississippi River and an essential...

We’ve all heard the phrase, “communication is key,” and in intimate and sexual relationships, this line should always be taken with the utmost seriousness. This is especially true on college...

Watching the election results trickle in on Tuesday, Nov. 5, felt like the ground beneath my feet was slowly sliding out. At 5:41 p.m. ET, the Associated Press announced former President Donald...

Going abroad and relearning fashion norms is a culture shock in and of itself. When I went to Europe this past summer, I was prepared to dress up for classes, dinners, and more. But I quickly learned...

We live in an era of declining college attendance. Over the last ten years, college enrollment has decreased by around 1.5 million students, and the current graduation rate for a four-year bachelor's...

Imagine throwing on your uniform, lacing up brand-new Nikes, and getting ready to play 40 minutes of gritty, hard-nosed collegiate basketball against one of the top teams in the country. You step out...

Enough is enough.  The University of Iowa is a school that prides itself on its football team. As of late, there hasn’t been much to be proud of.  The script has been the same for the past...

Like many new students arriving at the University of Iowa for the first time, I discovered with despair there are no paper towels in my building’s bathrooms. Not on the basement floor, not on the first...

As you walk into Elray’s, your ears are just as surprised as you are. It’s not the usual hip-hop artists like Sexxy Red or Lil Baby. An electric beat fills your body: fast-tempo, heavy bass, reminiscent...

As a first-year student at the University of Iowa, the events of homecoming felt somewhat lackluster and fell short of my expectations. After an “On Iowa” week that included “Kickoff at Kinnick,”...

Buddy is a mutt. He is nearly 10, his vision is poor, and he has a rough black-and-white coat. He’s seen hundreds of other dogs come and go through his shelter. But now space is cramped, and Buddy...