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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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

Opinion | Students with disabilities deserve advocacy

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist March 1, 2022

Disabilities are more than obstacles to overcome. They are life-altering identities that can bring groups of people together over common experiences. Disabilities come in many forms. Some are visible...

Brooklyn author, Jia Tolentino gives a reading at Prairie Lights from her book of essays, Trick Mirror on Tuesday, February 18th, 2020. Trick Mirror received rave reviews from publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and Vox.

Opinion | It would be a shame not to take advantage of literature in Iowa City

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist March 1, 2022

One of Iowa City’s greatest hidden gems is its literary scene. From the numerous on-campus literary magazines to readings at Prairie Lights bookstore, there are plenty of opportunities to engage...

Demonstrators line up during a pro-Ukraine demonstration at the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Around 80 people attended the demonstration.

Opinion | The Russia and Ukraine conflict explained

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor February 28, 2022

Between classes, homework, clubs, and everything else students have on their plate, it gets hard to stay up to date with current news. With all the breaking news about war between Russia and Ukraine,...

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Guest Opinion | The Doctor is In: Avoiding ADHD substance abuse

February 27, 2022

Stimulant medications such as Adderall, Vyvanse, and Ritalin are effective treatment options for ADHD and other hyperactivity disorders. However, an increasing number of college students are misusing...

Opinion | We need more building projects in the Iowa City metro area

Opinion | We need more building projects in the Iowa City metro area

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist February 27, 2022

Whenever I visited Iowa City as a child, I was astonished by the Old Capitol. Just 10 years ago, the Old Capitol was one of the biggest buildings in Iowa City. But now, it's barely visible in the...

Several hundred protestors opposed to the Russian invasion gather near the Russian consulate in Manhattan Feb. 24, 2022. The protestors were enraged over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Seth Harrison/The Journal News)

Opinion | Welcome to the new Cold War

Peter Anders, Opinions Columnist February 24, 2022

It’s a common theme in works of fiction that another Cold War between global superpowers would occur, after the previous one ended with the failure of the Soviet Union and ushered in an age of American...

A gavel and a document outlying the First Amendment are pictured.

Letter to the Editor | We need First Amendment training

February 23, 2022

Recently, *The Daily Iowan* sat down with University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson to discuss, among other things, her thoughts on the new mandatory Freedom of Speech training on campus. Wilson...

Deer are seen in the forest behind the University of Iowa College of Law building in Iowa City, Iowa, on Feb. 21, 2022.

Opinion | Iowa needs to tighten and specify hunting laws.

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor February 23, 2022

It’s common knowledge that students are not the only inhabitants of the University of Iowa campus. From the first time a student steps on campus, it’s hard to miss the squirrels scurrying around...

An ally in West Amman.

Opinion | Jordanian Journals: Suez, Saddam, and strategic rivalries, how the U.S. continues to shape the Middle East

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist February 22, 2022

If there's one thing that I have noticed in Amman, it is that Jordanians love American culture, yet hate American politics In Amman, McDonald’s is considered fine-dining and everyone wants to...

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

Editorial | As we cross one milestone, here’s what we want from the university in the next 25 years

February 22, 2022

This Friday, the University of Iowa officially celebrates 175 years since its founding. As Iowa’s oldest institution for higher education, the University of Iowa has a lot to be proud of. The...

An emerald ash tree is seen on Iowa Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. The City Council will be discussing the city’s current approach to Emerald Ash Borer and its impact on ash trees on public property.

Opinion | It’s time to start paying attention to the diversity of tree species on campus

Grace Hildahl, Opinions Contributor February 21, 2022

Walking around campus, you might look at a tree and think nothing of it. Little do you know; you might be seeing saplings previously owned by world-renowned authors and poets. While these famous...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Iowa Republicans should move past non-inclusive legislation

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist February 20, 2022

We have all heard the idiom “some things never change” countless times. I disagree with the notion that certain things will never change. Afterall, progress seems unattainable without change....