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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

Fall is fantastic

Fall is fantastic

Collen Mahoney, Opinions Columnist January 29, 2019

As we’re really starting to get into the spring semester of the 2018-19 school year, I think we should take a look at the age-old question: Is the fall semester or spring semester better? Well, I hate...

Spring is supreme

Spring is supreme

Zohar Nadler, Opinions Columnist January 29, 2019

We have endured the winter. Flowers are finally blooming, temperatures are rising, and many students are almost graduated. Spring semester is when the weather gets better, not worse. It goes by quickly,...

.500 (10-10)

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter January 28, 2019

Iowa basketball showed a promising start to the season when it went undefeated against nonconference teams. It seems as if Iowa’s kryptonite is playing against Big Ten opponents, especially on the road. Like...

Over .500 (11-9)

Robert Read, Sports Reporter January 28, 2019

Halfway through its Big Ten schedule, Iowa is at a bit of a crossroads. The Hawkeyes followed up a five-game winning streak by dropping two in a row. The most recent loss to Minnesota makes Iowa’s season...

AOC doesn’t need your social media advice

AOC doesn’t need your social media advice

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist January 28, 2019

Can we stop pretending relatable politicians are bad? Ever since Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez burst onto the national scene last June, she’s been attacked for being different. She’s a young female former...

AOC should be careful about her online presence

AOC should be careful about her online presence

Michelle Kumar, Opinions Columnist January 28, 2019

The dramatic shift in our political climate because of the new Congress and the way campaigns were run in 2018. The demographic composition of the House of Representatives is younger and far more diverse...

Andrea Pingol

Andrea Pingol

January 23, 2019

“Usually, I record lectures. I feel like I miss out a little bit. I listen to them when I get out of class to review over them. At the same time, I like to re-write my notes so that I can be engaged...

Annamarie Dotzler

Annamarie Dotzler

January 23, 2019

“Always attending lecture and always asking questions if you have anything that you need clarified in either office hours or after class. Another tip would be to go back and review notes, either re-writing...

Christian Arnett

Christian Arnett

January 23, 2019

“I’d just say to analyze your study habits, like what works for you and what doesn’t. Make sure you’re really following that so you’re setting yourself up for success. If you keep following trends...

Pete Grabow

Pete Grabow

January 23, 2019

“Have someone that you know in your class that can help you out with notes if you skip a day... having people that you can contact if you don’t understand a certain lesson. Just recently, I had a friend...

Mira Peckler

Mira Peckler

January 23, 2019

“Staying focused and not putting stuff off until the last minute. I really overbooked myself this semester, but I had an easy semester last semester and still struggled with that. I’m trying to maintain...