Whether or not you were surprised by the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha on Nov. 19, you might nevertheless have been deeply shocked that a 17-year-old could carry his AR-15 style rifle (that...
Hannah Pinski, Opinions and Amplify Editor
• December 5, 2021
Sexual violence has always been an issue on college campuses, but the way universities have handled cases has sounded alarm bells for some time.
This year, students across the country began a reckoning...
I remember in high school my mom angrily talking on the phone about the book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie being challenged in school. She expressed how, because of...
Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
• December 2, 2021
Just as it does every year, the holiday season has snuck up on us yet again. In typical fashion, this usually involves family gatherings, an abundance of presents, and a mountain of food to go around....
Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist
• December 2, 2021
The holidays are more than just about presents and food for some. For people of a faith, they are about the messages and stories behind them.
As a Christian, Christmas to me is about Jesus’ birthday....
Shahab Khan (Opinions Columnist): New COVID-19 variant just dropped, I think they are calling it the omicron variant?
Hannah Pinski (Opinions and Amplify Editor): You’re right Shahab. It was first...
Walking downtown, colorful murals can be seen lining the brick antique buildings. One of my favorites is the Queen Fox mural by artist Ryan Bentzinger. The warm shades of orange, red, and white blend...
Since its inception on Dec. 1, 1988, World AIDS Day has served as an opportunity for people to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This day signals support for more than 38 million people living with...
Sophie Stover, Opinions Contributor
• November 30, 2021
“I apologize, but we are still out of straws. Is that okay?” I said during a morning shift at Panera Bread.
“Oh, that’s fine. When will you get straws again?” the customer asked, posing...
Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
• November 29, 2021
The declining rates of religiosity among Americans has not led to the collapse of the Republican Party as many political operatives predicted, but rather its political rebirth in its current authoritarian...
When I joined IC RED — a University of Iowa student organization dedicated to raising awareness, erasing stigmas, and defeating HIV/AIDS — in 2019, I knew I had joined the right organization where...
For nearly two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has been at the center of everyone’s lives. With COVID-19 taking up most of the spotlight, it can be easy to forget that the flu season is upon us.
Considering...
