Caitlin Clark has opened the doors of women’s basketball to millions. From her time here at Iowa to her current team, the Indiana Fever, Clark has put women’s basketball on the map. Since Clark...
Kennedy Lein, Opinions Contributor
• October 28, 2024
Well, well, well — former President Donald Trump is going on Joe Rogan’s podcast, marking his, at least, 13 appearances on a podcast of some sort.
But as soon as Vice President Kamala Harris hops...
Muskan Mehta, Opinions Columnist
• October 28, 2024
One of the most common misconceptions about teaching is that it’s an easy job with generous vacations. The reality, however, is starkly different.
Teachers often work long hours — not just during...
Artificial intelligence technologies have been taking over the job market ever since they were introduced. Factory workers, editors, retail employees, photographers, and now journalists are at risk as...
As graduate students at the University of Iowa juggle a cycle of deadlines, research, and academic demands, they face an often-overlooked struggle to prioritize their mental well-being.
Late-night study...
In times of conflict, the independence of our individual challenges is at risk. Today, the United States recognizes the urgent need to uphold the right of eligible citizens to vote. As I continue my...
Multicolored books cover each wall like ivy on a castle. Timeless American comics like “Infinity War,” “Batman: Year One,” and “Giant-Size X-Men” practically beckon you to read them. So,...
Muskan Mehta, Opinions Columnist
• October 27, 2024
"Is this how they felt when the first Beatle died?”
It was past midnight. My phone was at 10 percent, but it didn’t matter. I needed to finish watching the “Where We Are Live Tour,” as if I...
Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist
• October 24, 2024
If you consume media of any kind these days, it’s difficult to ignore political ads.
Whether it's during a routine commercial break or before a YouTube video, political ads are a constant reminder...
It's your dad’s birthday. You're from a Chicago suburb. But you live in Iowa City without a car. How do you make it home for the weekend?
You could have your parents pick you up, requiring a long...
In the soft spring days of 1986, the year I graduated from Iowa’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, I submitted to my academic advisors a thesis analyzing media coverage of a military...
We’re in a new era of technology where people are on their phones or internet-accessible devices for more than seven hours each day on average. Most of this usage comes from social media, but a new...
