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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

President Donald Trump dances during a “Make America Great Again” rally held at the Dubuque Regional Airport on Sunday, November 1, 2020.

Opinion | MAGA represents a paradox in political ideology

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist February 6, 2025

The government of the people, by the people, for the people. This ending statement to Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address has become a motto of the American Identity. Specifically, it refers to the...

President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Opinion | The end to birthright citizenship is only unconstitutional and immoral

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist February 4, 2025

“You can go to live in France, but you cannot become a Frenchman. You can go to live in Germany or Turkey or Japan, but you cannot become a German, a Turk, or a Japanese. But anyone, from any corner...

Assistant Johnson County attorney Rachel Zimmerman Smith speaks during a case management hearing in the Johnson County courthouse on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017.

Letter to the Editor | No one should be afraid to report a crime

February 4, 2025

Every crime has a victim. As the county attorney, one of my most important jobs is to hold perpetrators of violent crime accountable and find justice and safety for their victims. A few years ago,...

A projector is seen in Iowa City on May 4, 2023.

Opinion | There will never be another filmmaker like David Lynch

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist February 4, 2025

Hollywood was struck with the shocking passing of filmmaker and visionary David Lynch earlier this month, who was only 78 years old. He was a once-in-a-lifetime talent, and his work will inspire Americans...

Fans watch a flyover before a fooball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 41-14.

Opinion | Stadiums are more important than you think

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Columnist February 4, 2025

You wake up. It’s game day. The adrenaline and excitement you have been feeling all week start to sharpen as you put on your favorite player’s jersey. You hop in the car with your friends, primed...

Photo Illustration by Carly Schrum

Opinion | TikTok is not free speech

Julia Anderson, Opinions Columnist February 3, 2025

Just over two weeks ago, in the late hours of Jan. 18, the massively popular video-sharing application TikTok went completely dark across the nation. When U.S. users clicked on the app during this...

The Iowa City City Hall building is seen on Wednesday, March 2, 2023.

Letter to the Editor | A call for the election of Oliver Weilein to city council

February 3, 2025

My name is Mika Covington, my pronouns are she and her, and I’m a member of the Iowa Democrats’ State Central Committee. I support Oliver Weilein for the Iowa City City Council District C special...

The Iowa City City Hall building is seen on Wednesday, March 2, 2023.

Letter to the Editor | Ross Nusser will bring strong leadership to the Iowa City City Council

February 2, 2025

During the February 4 primary election, I urge District C residents living downtown and the Northside to cast their vote for one such leader: Ross Nusser. A lifelong Iowa Citian and community champion,...

Opinion | Why Iowa has the fastest growing cancer rates in the country

Opinion | Why Iowa has the fastest growing cancer rates in the country

Reese Thompson, Opinions Columnist February 2, 2025

Iowa has the second-highest cancer rates in the nation and the fastest-growing number of cases. There are a variety of causes — tobacco use, obesity, chemical exposure from fertilizers and other...

Opinion | We need to reconsider how we label young adult literature

Opinion | We need to reconsider how we label young adult literature

Abigail Jones, Opinions Contributor January 30, 2025

What constitutes a “young adult” book? The general public seems to agree that a number of traits contribute to this categorization: a coming of age, explorations of identity and beliefs, and...

Jan 21, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom.

Opinion | The College Football Playoff still needs some work

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor January 29, 2025

This season, the College Football Playoff, or CFP, expanded from four teams to 12 teams for the first time in the sport’s history. The anticipation and buildup to this brand-new format was at an...

Opinion | A call for Iowa to help lower the price of gluten-free alternatives

Opinion | A call for Iowa to help lower the price of gluten-free alternatives

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist January 29, 2025

Pizza, pasta, pancakes, and burgers — all classic American food served at many restaurants across the nation. All these dishes contain gluten, which, for around 2 million Americans with celiac disease,...