To what extent is the University of Iowa participating in Israel's war on Gaza? This was a question posed to me by my students as protesters across the country continue to demand the United States halt...

Grilled cheese, Alfredo pasta, and cheese pizza. These are the limited options I find myself facing week after week in the dining hall. As both a vegetarian and a freshman, my experience with university...

Three years ago, when I made my final college decision, I was ecstatic. After a long and arduous process, I narrowed down my choices to three schools, and then I clicked the “Accept” button — I...

Twelve weeks. That’s how many weeks are between the short break provided by Labor Day and the weeklong Thanksgiving break in November. That’s 12 weeks without a sufficient moment to catch one’s...

The school theater productions I recently attended had disappointingly low attendance. When I got to my seat, I was dismayed with the lack of people who came out to support the play. I was taking a...

Take yourself back to the summer before your freshman year. You were filled with excitement, nerves, and you probably had no idea what to expect. When it came time to choose your dorm, you might have...

Soccer — or football, depending on where you’re from — is the most popular sport in the world. Although it may not seem that way in America, soccer is beloved in nearly every other part of the...

When I was a child during October, I vividly remember seeing multiple professional sports teams wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Though I often still see this, one place where it’s...

This is the first part in a two-part series on Election Day in the United States.  Our current Election Day processes make no sense. Our response to this lunacy — from absentee voting to in-person...

Every morning when I wake up, I check Instagram and see a girl I went to high school with post a picture on her story: “$1 off! Come get yours!” next to a loaded tea, tagging the company. I’m...

The world of comics is full of amazing stories waiting to be explored, and now is the best time to dive in. Laurence Maslon, co-author of “Superheroes! Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic...

Autumn has officially arrived in Iowa City, which for many means football season, sweater weather, and falling leaves. However, for some, it also means the return of their favorite seasonal flavor:...