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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Medical marijuana good for patients

DI EDITORIAL BOARD January 22, 2013

Two months after Colorado and Washington became the first American states to legalize recreational use of marijuana, a proposal to reform Iowa’s marijuana laws has come to the state House of Representatives. Rep....

Time to get the vaccination

DI EDITORIAL BOARD January 21, 2013

As students once again move into heavily populated dorms and apartment buildings in Iowa City, the influenza virus spreading throughout the nation should serve as a reminder to get vaccinated. According...

Ponnada: Keep your SEATS

SRI PONNADA January 21, 2013

In Johnson County, the SEATS program provides door-to-door rides to senior citizens, people with disabilities, and other persons in dire need of transportation. The program, which has continued to grow...

Imborek: Eight steps to weight management

GUEST COLUMN January 21, 2013

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 54 percent of Iowans will be obese by 2030. Don’t allow yourself to become just another statistic. Finding and maintaining your healthy weight...

Mason should be concerned about her job

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 14, 2012

At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, University of Iowa President Sally Mason played down the significance of the state Board of Regents’ August decision to deny her a new contract, citing...

Kuntz: Equality a right

KATIE KUNTZ December 14, 2012

In 2009, the Supreme Court of Iowa was asked a question: how can a state premised on the Constitutional principle of equal protection justify exclusion of a class of Iowans from civil marriage? The decision...

President Sally Mason has our support

GUEST COMMENTARY December 13, 2012

In light of the recent negative press regarding the University of Iowa, the presidents of the student bodies believe that it is time to reflect on and appreciate the outstanding accomplishments of this...

Iowa milestone honors past, points to future

GUEST COLUMN December 13, 2012

In the tradition of iconic public buildings, the State Historical Building has served the people of Iowa for 25 years as a forum for cultural and civic engagement, a hub for hands-on education, and a one-of-a-kind...

Avoiding the looming fiscal cliff

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 13, 2012

In fewer than three weeks, if Congress does not take action, a massive conglomeration of indiscriminant spending cuts and tax hikes will begin chipping away at the slowly recovering economy. The January...

The implications of the Court’s upcoming decision

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 12, 2012

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to hear the arguments of two separate cases that challenge the legality of prohibiting same-sex marriage. The court now has a critical and important decision...

Inglis: On the cliff

MCCULLOUGH INGLIS December 12, 2012

Amid the political impasse that has come to define negotiations about the fiscal cliff, the Congressional Budget Office has released figures that underline why Congress and the president can't seem to...

Ponnada: Finals frenzy

SRI PONNADA December 12, 2012

As the end of the semester crept up, thousands of students found themselves stressing about finals being well on their way. I, personally, have been running around, pulling my hair out. A final exam a...

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