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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist September 27, 2022

Although jokes about millennial pet parents and their “fur babies” are common on social media, it’s true that animals are essentially children. The college lifestyle typically includes unpredictable...

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Sophia Meador, Opinions Editor September 27, 2022

We’ve all the seen the heart- wrenching TV commercials where Sarah McLachlan sings “Angel” while sad dogs and cats beg us for donations. For many like myself, these commercials can convince them...

A lake in the shape of human footprints in the middle of a lush forest as a metaphor for the impact of human activity on the landscape and nature in general.

Opinion | Individual actions cannot stop climate change

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist September 26, 2022

The Climate Crisis is nearing a point of no return. People have adjusted to lessen their carbon footprint, but this not enough to tackle the climate crisis. On the individual level, we cannot...

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Grant Hall, Sports Reporter September 26, 2022

Despite a 3-1 start to the season, the road ahead for Iowa football will be a bumpy one. The Hawkeyes have maybe six realistically winnable games left on the schedule, and although Kirk Ferentz and...

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Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 26, 2022

Grant said Iowa will miss out on a bowl game this year if ‘“everything goes wrong” for the Hawkeyes over their final eight regular season games. Well, first, I can tell you two teams that...

Austin Hanson

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 22, 2022

Rutgers +7.5 I’m picking Rutgers to cover or win outright this week purely because I’m not sure either team will score a touchdown in this game. It’d be hard for Iowa to win this game...

Pete Ruden

Pete Ruden, Action Network College Football Editor September 22, 2022

Rutgers +7.5 This matchup is going to be predicated on special teams, and we’re lucky enough to see two of the nation’s best punters go at it in Iowa’s Tory Taylor and Rutgers’ Adam...

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Sophia Meador, Opinions Editor September 21, 2022

Don’t live with your friends if you want to keep them. At the University of Iowa, finding a living arrangement is stressful. Most student housing options start leasing in October and November —...

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Kyle Tristan Ortega, Opinions Contributor September 21, 2022

When choosing your living situation for next year, your closest friends should be on top of the list. There are many benefits to having a roommate. For instance, it helps keep living expenses lower...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The score at halftime was tied, 3-3.

Watch: Iowa football scores its first passing touchdown of the 2022 season

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 17, 2022

Iowa football scored its first passing touchdown of the 2022 season Saturday. Senior quarterback Spencer Petras connected with Arland Bruce for a 21-yard touchdown in the north end zone at Kinnick...

Pete Ruden

Pete Ruden, Action Network College Football Editor September 15, 2022

Iowa -23 First, I would like to say I’m sorry for even suggesting this. It’s a disgusting bet. I’m not even going to deny it. But Nevada is a straight-up dumpster fire. The Wolf Pack just...

Austin Hanson

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 15, 2022

Nevada +23 I like Nevada to win this game outright. So, I’m pretty confident in saying the Wolf Pack will cover this week’s 23-point spread. Pete and I haven’t agreed much on Iowa spreads...