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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

Talk about spineless

JOE SCHUELLER April 4, 2012

Remember all of the chastising — and bad punning — of Rush Limbaugh and his "rushing to judgment" on Sandra Fluke? People seem to forget so easily or rather refuse to take a dose of their...

Give urban chicken farming a chance

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 3, 2012

Urban farming, specifically backyard chicken farming, has cropped up once again as an issue in Iowa City. Iowa City Citizens for the Legalization of Urban Chicken Keeping has begun to advocate for the...

Social safety net is necessary for Americans

DANIEL TAIBLESON April 3, 2012

Conservatives regularly blame America's social safety net for giving rise to a host of societal ills. In their estimation, the major strands of America's social safety net (such as Social Security, Medicare,...

Elevator in a train

BEAU ELLIOT April 3, 2012

So, gas. (Insert sophomoric joke here.) (Not to insult freshmanic jokes or anything — which, however, seem to be more manic than fresh.) Hey, it's better than pink slime. (Luckily, I don't eat hamburgers....

UISG elections will amount to no change

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 2, 2012

With UISG elections this week, the consequences of the impending regime change can be determined. That is to say, nothing will change. UI students are going to get the same results no matter which party...

It’s just beef

BENJAMIN EVANS April 2, 2012

I usually think of Silly Putty when I hear the phrase "pink slime." You know the stuff — the fun, weird gel that comes in a small cylinder container so you can make farting noises with it....

U.S. should have stronger involvement in Senegal

GUEST OPINION April 2, 2012

Macky Sall has just been elected as the fourth president of the Republic of Senegal after defeating incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade in a run-off election on March 25. After hearing the first results,...

Defending John D (Not that He Needs It)

GUEST OPINION March 30, 2012

If there is one thing we should take from the John D'Agata bashing based on his new book, The Lifespan of a Fact, it's that the essay, as an art form, should not be thought of as some journalistic thing...

Vigilante justice and Trayvon Martin

REBECCA ABELLERA March 30, 2012

The outcome of the Trayvon Martin case will be a significant marker in U.S. history that may initiate a dangerous, and possibly necessary, cascade of events. It is time for the public to discuss what steps...

Go camping with the pigs (well kind of)

CHRIS STEINKE March 30, 2012

Camp Coralville Lake, located on the gorgeous Coralville Reservoir, is the best place to send your child while you do things other than parenting. Instead of staying at home sniping cyber-Arabs, your...

Tuition freeze is beneficial for students and schools

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 29, 2012

The House Appropriations Committee has voted unanimously in favor of a tuition freeze at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa. The decision to implement a...

Are you ready for the 99 percent Spring?

JOE SCHUELLER March 29, 2012

Are you ready for the 99 percent spring? If you're not, you'd better start preparing — It's coming sooner than you think. The time Occupy Wall Street and the other major groups spent in hibernation...