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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

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Thursday, April 1 at an Iowa GOP regional reception in Cedar Rapids at the Elmcrest Country Club.

Opinion | Ernst’s newest beef with Biden

Peyton Downing, Opinions Columnist April 29, 2021

To those concerned: the liberal agenda is not coming for your burgers. Earlier this month, Sen. Joni Ernst published a column decrying the “war on meat.” Pushing back against the perceived liberal...

The Ped Mall is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Iowa City residents must continue to support the local economy

Katie Perkins, Opinions Contributor April 29, 2021

As life is slowly beginning to return to a sense of normalcy, it is easy to forget that locally owned businesses are continuing to face financial hardships as a lingering result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Back...

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

Opinion | COVID-19 has shown how UI student organizations are important

Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor April 29, 2021

The University of Iowa has well over 200 student organizations and activities to take part in, and students have plenty of opportunities to socialize with one another. This would be the case during...

Aluna Olaniyi and Cherish Cornett discuss on how to lay out the boards for the design of the boxes on Sunday, April 11, 2021.

Opinion | Underrepresented populations on campus need safe spaces

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist April 28, 2021

This past year has brought up a lot of trauma among communities of color. With the numerous hate crimes within the Asian American Pacific Islander community and the police brutality Black and Brown...

Minneapolis  Defense Attorney Eric Nelson, and former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, listening to a witness during Chauvin's trial on April 5, 2021 in Minneapolis.

Opinion | Iowa politics need to address racial justice and police brutality

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor April 28, 2021

While the result of the Derek Chauvin trial was an example of accountability in our policing system, America still has a long way to go when it comes to racial justice. For Iowa, we still have to make...

Climate Action Engagement Specialist Sarah Gardner stands outside Iowa City Hall on October 7 2020. Gardner and fellow Climate Change Ambassadors have a primary goal of bringing the issue of climate change to an individual level.

Letter to the Editor | Celebrate Hawkeyes who give back

April 28, 2021

The University of Iowa has a long tradition of excellence in education, research and patient care, and that excellence is fueled by the generosity of generations of Hawkeyes. While it’s easy to...

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

Letter to the Editor | None of the presidential candidates represent our interests

April 27, 2021

Over the past two weeks, the University of Iowa met the final four candidates for the next president through a series of live forums. What was clear from these forums is that the differences between...

The Haunted Bookshop in Iowa City is seen on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020.

Opinion | Why scavenging is the ultimate way to finding books during COVID-19

Moriana Delgado, Opinions Contributor April 27, 2021

There is a bonding relationship between the physical copy of a book and its unexpected in-person find that the internet cannot replicate. With many local bookstores closed for in-person browsing, and...

The UIHC is displayed on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Opinion | UIHC needs to be properly funded even after COVID-19

Josie Taylor, Opinions Contributor April 26, 2021

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics network is impressive and a positive force in Iowa City and to the global community. Its health care workers deserve adequate pay to keep up with patient...

University of Iowa Environmental Coalition members and 100 Grannies members protest on the Pentacrest on Friday, April 16, 2021, over the use of pesticides. The groups listed all the pesticides used on campus along with their health and environmental effects.

Letter to the Editor | The University of Iowa needs to eliminate carbon emissions by 2030

April 25, 2021

The University of Iowa, like every other institution, small or large, public or private, needs to transition to carbon-free energy by 2030. You might tell me this is too soon, but the truth is that...

Editorial | Who should be the next leader at the UI

Editorial | Who should be the next leader at the UI

DI Editorial Board April 25, 2021

The next leader at the University of Iowa will face an unmatched number of headwinds in higher education. From COVID-19 financial losses to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, it’s important...

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

Letter from the Editor | How the DI is covering the presidential selection process

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor April 25, 2021

The next president of the University of Iowa will lead an institution of 31,000 students and 25,000 employees. They’ll navigate recycled financial struggles — trying to solve the mind-bending problem...