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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

Majority of Americans want to keep the penny

Majority of Americans want to keep the penny

Charles Peckman, News Reporter March 14, 2019

Just as I was futzing over why I should so ardently support a minuscule, copper-colored coin that bears the face of our 16th president, I watched Season 3, Episode 5 of Aaron Sorkin’s “The West Wing,”...

Pennies are practically useless

Pennies are practically useless

Elijah Helton, columnist March 14, 2019

Abolishing the penny has long been a pet peeve of internet nerds such as CGP Grey and the Green brothers, both of whom have videos decrying the zinc coin (pennies are almost entirely composed of zinc,...

Netflix is Oscar-worthy now

Netflix is Oscar-worthy now

Maleaha Brings Plenty, Opinions Columnist March 12, 2019

Nearly everyone you talk to has Netflix and has binged a series in one night. That being said, Netflix original movies are also household names and extremely accessible. Widely popular movies such as Birdbox,...

The Academy needs time for any adjustments

The Academy needs time for any adjustments

Austin J. Yerington, Opinions Columnist March 12, 2019

This argument of what should be considered for an Academy Awards has long been in question, but with the recent critical success for streaming films such as Roma, it has been called into the spotlight...

Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin among those indicted in college admissions fraud scheme

Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin among those indicted in college admissions fraud scheme

March 12, 2019

By Hannah Fry and Richard Winton Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES _ Federal prosecutors on Tuesday indicted dozens of people _ including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin _ in connection with...

No

No

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 11, 2019

Another year, another March meltdown. After Iowa’s run of success earlier this season led me to believe it would finish strong in the regular season and in the Big Ten Tournament, I can see where I...

Yes

Yes

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 11, 2019

Hawkeye basketball has at least one more win left in the tank. Iowa will take on the winner of 14-seed Northwestern and 11-seed Illinois — two teams the Hawkeyes are undefeated against the two this...

Democrats plan to hold 2020 national convention in Milwaukee

Democrats plan to hold 2020 national convention in Milwaukee

March 11, 2019

WASHINGTON – Democrats will hold their 2020 presidential nominating convention in Milwaukee, the party said Monday, attempting to shore up support in a traditionally blue state that President Donald...

Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro, left, speaks during a visit to a Chicano Studies class in Moore Hall auditorium at UCLA in Los Angeles on March 4, 2019. (Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Julian Castro’s run for president banks on Latinos, but it’s a steep climb to White House

March 6, 2019

By Michael Finnegan Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — With more than a dozen Democrats now vying for president, Julián Castro charts a path unlike any of the others, as his visit to California on...

Three

Three

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter March 4, 2019

Last year, Iowa had no Big Ten champions and placed fourth. Brandon Sorensen led the Hawkeyes, placing second at 149, Spencer Lee placed third at 125, and Sam Stoll placed fourth at 285. I predict this...

Two

Two

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 4, 2019

It’s that time of the year. Postseason basketball and wrestling are in the air, and we’re heading right toward Big Ten postseason for both sports. At this point in the year, it’s weird to see Hawkeye...

Iowa City church vandalized

Iowa City church vandalized

March 4, 2019

The Iowa City Police Department is investigating a report of vandalism at a local church. The Iowa City Church of the Nazarene, 1035 Wade Street, reported an act of graffiti on Sunday, March 3. Several...