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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

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Rachel Young, an associate professor and director of undergraduate studies, works with a group of students in her class in the Adler Journalism building on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

Opinion | Showing gratitude: A thank you to educators

Naomi Rivera Morales, Opinions Columnist November 8, 2022

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. Across the country,...

Letter to the Editor | An open letter to Iowans

Letter to the Editor | An open letter to Iowans

November 7, 2022

Equal rights are a hallmark of this state. No matter your creed, religion, race, gender, or sexual orientation, you are Iowans.  Gov. Kim Reynolds, in her closing general election ad, would have...

Opinion | Why Iowa City needs Amtrak

Opinion | Why Iowa City needs Amtrak

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist November 7, 2022

The Iowa City City Council recently agreed to purchase three properties near the city’s railyard to provide space for a proposed Amtrak route — the country’s largest passenger rail operator —...

An attendee holds up a sign during a march for abortion rights in Iowa City on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

Opinions Blog | What we’re voting for

November 6, 2022

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor Climate Change I voted for the first time this year. The most important issue to me is addressing the climate crisis. Other issues are important, but I think...

Executive Director of Public Space One John Engelbrecht poses for a photo in front of the mural outside of Public Space One North Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (Matt Sindt/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Keep traditions alive, save the environment

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist November 6, 2022

The cost of lawn care is killing the planet. During homecoming week, the University of Iowa maintenance made campus look pristine with clean cut grass and raked leaves. It is important for the...

Doctor is In | Making it known: eating disorders in men

Doctor is In | Making it known: eating disorders in men

November 6, 2022

When people think of someone with an eating disorder, most picture a young woman. However, a study completed in 2007 found that males constitute 25 percent of anorexia and bulimia cases. This number...

Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deidre DeJear speaks at a town hall, hosted by the University Democrats at Iowa, at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. DeJear spoke about education and health care access in Iowa, before fielding questions from the public.

Editorial | The DI Editorial Board endorses DeJear

DI Editorial Board November 6, 2022

The Daily Iowan editorial is proud to endorse Deidre DeJear for Iowa Governor. DeJear has strong stances on what we believe will improve conditions for all Iowans, regardless of socioeconomic, employment,...

Opinion | Vote Independent, vote for a multi-party system

Opinion | Vote Independent, vote for a multi-party system

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor November 3, 2022

The political environment in the U.S. is so polarized, where members of one party may never vote for members of the other party. Politics needs to move past power and focus on improving the lives...

Letter to the Editor | Rep. Miller-Meeks works against reproductive rights

Letter to the Editor | Rep. Miller-Meeks works against reproductive rights

November 3, 2022

Having been elected to Congress by six votes with 22 votes not counted Mariannette Miller-Meeks has gone from being pro-choice on abortion to stringent right to life. At the Ottumwa League of Women...

Letter to the Editor | JoCo Board of Supervisors need fiscal oversight and rural representation

Letter to the Editor | JoCo Board of Supervisors need fiscal oversight and rural representation

November 2, 2022

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. Fiscal oversight...

Opinion | The best study method is self-care

Opinion | The best study method is self-care

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist November 2, 2022

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. Believe it or not,...

A COVID-19 testing site in the parking lot of UI Urgent Care in Coralville
on Dec. 10, 2021.

Opinion | Showing gratitude: giving thanks for health care workers

Sophia Meador, Opinions Editor November 1, 2022

The COVD-19 pandemic has touched, affected, and taken the lives of people across the world. I am fortunate to have not personally experienced the devasting repercussions of COVID-19. In fact, I consider...