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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Women’s March must keep its momentum against discrimination

The Women’s March must keep its momentum against discrimination

Taylor Newby, Opinions Columnist January 22, 2019

Thousands of women and men flooded the streets of cities spread across the United States to participate in the Jan. 19 Women’s March, which started in 2017, just days after President Trump’s inauguration....

U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, during the annual American Conservative Union CPAC conference on March 3, 2016 at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Gage Skidmore/Planet Pix/Zuma Press/TNS)

Chuck Grassley: voters will decide on keeping Steve King in Washington

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor January 16, 2019

In a call with reporters on Wednesday, Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley said voters are the ones who will decide whether Iowa’s 4th District Representative, Republican Steve King, will keep his seat...

Cassidy Dyne, UI freshman

Cassidy Dyne, UI freshman

January 14, 2019

“I want to start my own business in the fashion industry. I already sell clothes, so I’m going from there.”

Emma Helvie, UI sophomore

Emma Helvie, UI sophomore

January 14, 2019

“I’ve wanted to travel more. [This year] I’m going to be traveling to Mississippi, Utah, Colorado, Seattle, and Nevada.”

Kyle Bruner, UI junior

Kyle Bruner, UI junior

January 14, 2019

“If I had a New Year’s resolution, it would be to be financially responsible.”

Diya Anugu, UI sophomore

Diya Anugu, UI sophomore

January 14, 2019

“I need to stop procrastinating.”

Snapstreaks hold more meaning than you’d think

Snapstreaks hold more meaning than you’d think

Marina Jaimes, Opinions Columnist January 14, 2019

It would be superficial to say that Snapstreaks are a large part of meaningful relationships. The whole existence of a Snapstreak can be made up of only one picture sent between two people at least once...

Snapchat streaks are a trivial measure of commitment

Snapchat streaks are a trivial measure of commitment

Nichole Shaw, Opinions Columnist January 14, 2019

When Snapstreaks were introduced to the Snapchat application, users went crazy. The introduction of this feature allowed users to analyze or measure the strength and commitment of their relationships,...

Get whatever kind of Christmas tree you want

Nichole Shaw, Opinions Columnist December 13, 2018

As Christmas approaches, families and friends are setting up their decorations to spur holiday cheer during the cold month of December (cold at least in the northern climes). A question that frequently...

Living Christmas trees aren’t just about the season; it’s about family

Collen Mahoney, Opinions Columnist December 13, 2018

Picture it: A family sitting in the living room, “It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas” is on, and they’re all enjoying hot chocolate on Christmas Eve. Charlie and his friends find a little, living...

Die Hard may be a classic, just not a Christmas classic

Marina Jaimes, Opinion Columnist December 13, 2018

As an avid fan of all things Christmas, I find Die Hard on the very bottom of the list of movies to watch before the holiday season ends. Unlike others (including my own mother), I’d have to agree that...