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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

Bertha Mahama: Java House

Bertha Mahama: Java House

February 13, 2019

“I’m meeting with a friend to work on a homework assignment, and our original plan was Prairie Lights, but that doesn’t open until 10. So, we picked here, but I would have probably picked here first,...

Katherine Heth: Prairie Lights

Katherine Heth: Prairie Lights

February 13, 2019

“I was walking alone one day, and it was super cold outside, so I came in here ... I really like that we’re in a loft area, and there’s a window that looks out, and they have really good chai lattes....

Starbucks offers healthier food choices and consistency

Starbucks offers healthier food choices and consistency

Zohar Nadler, Opinions Columnist February 13, 2019

As the day begins, I long for caffeine in its most sacred form: coffee. Therefore, I choose to go to Starbucks. Starbucks provides me with a variety of coffee roasts and drinks to choose from, an array...

Depend on Dunkin’ for coffee and more

Depend on Dunkin’ for coffee and more

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor February 13, 2019

The Daily Iowan runs on Dunkin’ — or, at the very least, this managing editor does. Dunkin’ is such a cornerstone of my life that I’m taking a break from reporting on the University of Iowa administration...

Peter DiCamillo

Peter DiCamillo

February 12, 2019

“I’m for it. It’s more money for the government for something that’s detrimental to the population, with cancer and all. The only thing I’m concerned about is that if you are a smoker who’s...

Julius Imafidon

Julius Imafidon

February 12, 2019

“I definitely think it’s something we should look into, seeing how the new craze is Juuling. I still feel that part of the cigarette industry needs to change … I feel that making it harder for people...

Easa Aristizabal

Easa Aristizabal

February 12, 2019

“I think it would be good for both the local government and the consumers. For those who are buying, then the government benefits from taxes. If they refuse to, it’s better for their health. Coming...

Derek Hansen

Derek Hansen

February 12, 2019

“I think it’s a step in the right direction. Those are very lethal things to buy.  A lot of kids don’t get it and don’t realize what they’re doing to their bodies. A price spike makes them think...

Joe Wieskamp

Robert Read, Sports Reporter February 11, 2019

While only a freshman, Joe Wieskamp has become one of the deadliest sharpshooters in the Big Ten. Wieskamp, the state of Iowa’s all-time leading high-school scorer, averages 11.9 points per game. That...

Isaiah Moss

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter February 11, 2019

If you look at the current stat sheet, it shows Tyler Cook and Luka Garza sitting on top as Iowa’s top scorers, but their efficiency can be questionable at times. That brings me to the next two top...

St. Valentine’s mission is essential to take to heart

St. Valentine’s mission is essential to take to heart

Marina Jaimes, Opinions Columnist February 11, 2019

Every Feb. 14, stores are flooded in colors of red and pink, selling treats, flowers, and decorations that represent love for a significant other. If people looked at the modern celebration of Valentine’s...

Valentine’s Day is just a commercial exploitation

Valentine’s Day is just a commercial exploitation

Nichole Shaw, Opinions Columnist February 11, 2019

Valentine’s Day has been a holiday for more than a millennium, dating back to 270 CE, according to Britannica. The common theory is that it started as a holiday from a few Christian martyrs with various...