Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ recent statement about common sense would make sense if she demonstrated it in her votes.
She recently disparaged Democrats and said she was, “…doing everything...
So far, five cases of the avian influenza virus, commonly known as bird flu, have been detected in farms in four Iowa counties. Prices are set to increase and farming methods are to be put in a gray-area...
In fall 2021, 500,000 students were a part of the nationwide enrollment drop in undergraduate programs. With this number in mind, the University of Iowa must place a priority on keeping those who have...
The Republican Party needs to focus on electing people who are best qualified for the job, rather than people who former President Donald Trump endorses.
One representative from North Carolina exemplifies...
Grace Hildahl, Opinions Contributor
• April 13, 2022
“Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.”
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actor, Kris Kristofferson, wrote these words for the song “Me and Bobby McGee” in 1969. At the...
Globally, an estimated 97 million more people are living on less than $1.90 a day because of COVID-19, and climate change continues to cause extreme record-breaking weather events in different parts...
Signe Nettum, Opinions Contributor
• April 12, 2022
Graduation is less than a month away. While I cannot wait to throw my hat up into the air and officially check off Went to College on my to-do list, there is one thing that has been staring me down...
This month is National Poetry Month, and whether you are interested in poetry or not, Iowa City will be filled with engaging opportunities to celebrate. National Poetry Month started in 1996 to recognize...
Iowa understands the importance of female representation.
The Republican Party of Iowa has several women in leadership, including Gov. Kim Reynolds, Sen. Joni Ernst, and Reps. Ashley Hinson and...
Editor’s note: Sources in this column were granted anonymity in order to speak freely about their opinions without fear of retaliation.
Nurses around the country are arguing against the recent...
As we’re all painfully aware, the world has been going through a troubling few years. Tragedy has struck, one after another, including the pandemic, instances of police brutality, and the war in...
On Mar. 24, it was reported that microplastics have been found in human blood. The finding was supported in a study co-authored by Professor Dick Vethaak, who spoke in an interview with The Guardian.
“Are...
