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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

The Daily Iowan

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

Opinion | Students should have more say in the big decisions

Kyle Tristan Ortega, Opinions Columnist April 6, 2022

In a spring update video, it was announced that the University of Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts had begun planning for certain changes to be made by 2025. A common theme, based on statements given...

Opinion | Generalizing “African” can do harm to diverse populations in Africa

Opinion | Generalizing “African” can do harm to diverse populations in Africa

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist April 5, 2022

U.S. rhetoric and structural systems about Africa often equate Blackness and African culture in an exclusive and synonymous way. April is National Arab American History Month. A large portion of...

Editorial | Iowa loses when cannabis is criminalized

Editorial | Iowa loses when cannabis is criminalized

DI Editorial Board April 5, 2022

Iowans suffer under the criminalization of cannabis. Our prisons are overwhelmed with Iowans charged with possession of even small amounts of recreational marijuana — a misdemeanor crime punishable...

The outside of the Veteran Affairs Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021.

Opinion | More mental health services have been added to the VA, but there’s more to be done

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist April 4, 2022

Iowa has a long-standing history of struggling to provide mental health services for Iowans. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Iowa is one of the worst states for mental health...

Food donations are seen inside of the CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank in Iowa City on Feb. 14, 2022. The center is a volunteer-driven organization for grocery assistance.

Opinion | You can help Iowans in food deserts

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist April 3, 2022

You might remember strolling past empty shelves of cream cheese, pet food, and canned goods during the nationwide supply chain shortages in January. If you thought that was inconvenient, imagine...

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Guest Opinion | The Doctor Is In: We need to talk about herpes

April 3, 2022

You’re in middle school. Acne and Axe body spray abound. Out of nowhere, you overhear someone sneer, “You know cold sores are herpes, right?” This may have been surprising the first time you...

Demonstrators listen to speakers during a demonstration for peace in Ukraine on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Around 60 people attended the demonstration.

Opinion | Delaying video games does not help the Ukrainians who are suffering

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist March 31, 2022

  You wait for almost a year for one of your favorite games, Advanced Wars 1+2 , to be remastered, only for it to be delayed even further because of international conflict. Video game companies...

Bangkok, Thailand - October 29, 2021: Meta logo is shown on a device screen. Meta is the new corporate name of Facebook. Social media platform will change to Meta to emphasize its metaverse vision.

Opinion | Is social media good for world politics?

Chris Klepach, Opinions Columnist March 30, 2022

The combative situation between Ukraine and Russian has heightened tensions between Russia and America more than ever before. A month ago during a televised broadcast, Russian President Vladimir Putin...

Opinion | Ramadan is more than fasting

Opinion | Ramadan is more than fasting

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist March 29, 2022

The land we now call the U.S. has always been home to a diverse range of cultures, religious practices, languages, and more. To support this diversity, recognition and respect for various cultural practices...

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Opinion | Implement sustainable ways to let students hammock

Signe Nettum, Opinions Contributor March 29, 2022

It is that time of year again. Winter has almost lifted its imposing grip on campus, and we can see the warm spring sun in the distance. During the latest false spring day in Iowa City, I saw students...

Daily Iowan Opinions and Amplify Editor Hannah Pinski, who will serve as 2022-23 Executive Editor, poses for a portrait in the Daily Iowan newsroom on Monday, March 28, 2022.

Opinion | The Daily Iowan and the unique opportunities it gives to student journalists is worth supporting

Hannah Pinski, Opinions and Amplify Editor March 29, 2022

The first time I stepped into the Daily Iowan newsroom was during the second semester of my freshman year. When I started college, I thought my journalism career was going to take the strategic communications...

The outside of the Student Disability Center in the Old Capitol Mall is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

Opinion | The University of Iowa should be striving towards more universal design

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist March 28, 2022

It is deaf history month, and from social media platforms to pre-recorded lectures, more needs to be done to make sure the University of Iowa is accessible to all populations. The more I have learned...