You go to college. You drink like crazy. You fit right in. When people ask me about Iowa life, I can almost guarantee there will be the discussion of two topics considered vital to life as a Hawkeye:...

This year could be transformational for the state Board of Regents. Amid condemnation from many students, Rep. Jeff Kaufmann, R-Wilton, is drafting a bill that would make the regents an elected body....

You gotta admit, only the Democrats, classic wimps that they are, could freak out and delve into a neurotic feeding frenzy believing they are now in the minority because they only have a 59-41 majority...

As director James Cameron’s latest blockbuster takes the world by storm (more than $1 billion and counting), Avatar is not without its critics. And while most of the attacks being levied at Avatar are...

With finals week over for most, it’s time to celebrate by ripping up notes and selling back books. But many UI students won’t be ecstatic when they realize their books are worth next to nil. The UI...

The hallmark sign of a great Disney movie is the irrelevance of the moviegoer’s age. No matter how old, viewers will still root for the hero, laugh at the age-appropriate jokes, sing along with the characters,...

YES Study space is a rare commodity these days, and the situation will get worse because UI officials have decided to merge four libraries. But what if I told you some students don’t have to deal with...

COPENHAGEN — Everyone knew that forging a climate-change agreement in Copenhagen would be a formidable task. For two weeks, delegates from 193 countries, all with varying perspectives, have deliberated...

Many young people attended my health-care town-hall meeting in August. I thank all of you for taking an active role in civic engagement at a young age. During my town hall, I spoke with you about the need...

While city councilors are undoubtedly upset by the state’s rejection Tuesday of their PAULA-ratio policy, they shouldn’t fret. Instead, they should use the ruling as an opportunity to shift to policies...

During finals week, the abbreviation AA takes on a new meaning on college campuses: Adderall Advantage. When the dreaded week finally rolls around, many students flock to such pills as Adderall — especially...

American citizens, economists, political and business leaders, and you are deeply concerned about the high levels of unemployment in the United States, currently one in 10 Americans. President Obama and...