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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

Opinion | A call for Iowa to help lower the price of gluten-free alternatives

Opinion | A call for Iowa to help lower the price of gluten-free alternatives

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist January 29, 2025

Pizza, pasta, pancakes, and burgers — all classic American food served at many restaurants across the nation. All these dishes contain gluten, which, for around 2 million Americans with celiac disease,...

Opinion | A board games resurgence is needed for young adults

Opinion | A board games resurgence is needed for young adults

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist January 28, 2025

A few nights ago, a small group of my closest friends and I made a crucial choice. We decided that instead of going out downtown on a chilly Saturday night and spending way too much money on bar covers...

Photo illustration by Ryan Adams

Opinion | The risks behind excessive alcohol use are higher than ever

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist January 28, 2025

“It’s true drinkin’ will kill ya, but if you’re drunk you don’t care.” Post Malone couldn’t have said it better. Alcoholic beverages have existed for over 9,000 years. The production of...

Dec 23, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; The NBA logo is seen on a basketball during warm ups before the Golden State Warriors play the Indiana Pacers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Opinion | The NBA ratings stink. Here is how to fix it.

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor January 28, 2025

Through the first month of the NBA season, ratings went down 28 percent. That is terrible. Many factors contributed to this dip in ratings, but none bigger than load management. Load management is...

Opinion | AI at what cost? Apparently, the environment.

Opinion | AI at what cost? Apparently, the environment.

Reese Thompson, Opinions Colunmist January 28, 2025

Artificial intelligence technologies are advancing at an unprecedented pace, and with each passing year, these systems are surpassing human performance. The problem with the nonstop development and...

The director of “It Ends With Us,” Justin Baldoni speaks at the TedWomen Conference in 2017.

Opinion | The ‘It Ends with Us’ lawsuits strip the film of its purpose

Grace Dabareiner, Opinions Columnist January 27, 2025

“It Ends with Us” came out last summer. Based on the book by Colleen Hoover, it became a must-see movie for many people. The movie plot consists of a young woman, played by Blake Lively, facing...

President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Opinion | The juxtaposition of Trump’s inauguration on MLK Day

Abigail Jones, Opinions Contributor January 26, 2025

“It’s the best of times, it’s the worst of times,” said Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP, on Donald Trump’s reentry to presidential office. While it feels nearly impossible for...

The Palestine flag waves during a three-day solidarity event on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Letter to the Editor | ‘Humanizing Palestine’ event falls short of its title

January 26, 2025

On October 18, the University of Iowa student-led Middle East and North African Students Association, or MENASA, collaborated with Iowans for Palestine and Eastern Iowa Jewish Voice for Peace to host...

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Opinion | This is 2025, not 1984

Abigail Jones, Opinions Contributor January 23, 2025

If you’re looking to do more reading in 2025, might I recommend George Orwell’s “1984”? Or perhaps “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury? “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood? All...

The Old Capitol building is seen during the first day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

Letter to the Editor | A step back on inclusion in education

January 22, 2025

It’s a good time to have retired from higher education. It’s nice to be spared the up-close and personal view of the dismantled progress in making higher education accessible and welcoming to...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Opinion | Political pressure is the culprit behind the UI’s department changes

Abigail Jones, Opinions Contributor January 21, 2025

On Dec. 17, 2024, the University of Iowa announced plans to close the Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Department, as well as its Department of American Studies. In addition, the UI proposed ending...

Opinion | New year, exact same US

Opinion | New year, exact same US

Muskan Mehta, Opinions Editor January 21, 2025

Shots fired. People murdered. And the message is clear for Americans: The unrest has only begun. For Americans, 2025 started with the same violence and destruction as usual — if not more. When...