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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

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...

Yippee Ki-Yay and happy holidays

Austin J. Yerington December 13, 2018

“Welcome to the party, pal,” yelled my apartment’s TV as we put up our Christmas tree this year. Why? you may ask. Because Die Hard is not only an amazing movie, it’s also one of the rare action...

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

Marina Jaimes, Opinions 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...

Yippee ki-yay and Happy Holidays

Austin J. Yerington, Opinions Columnist December 13, 2018

“Welcome to the party, pal,” yelled my apartment’s TV as we put up our Christmas tree this year. Why? you may ask. Because Die Hard is not only an amazing movie, it’s also one of the rare action...

Ariana Grande introduces The Weekend at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 15, 2016 in Los Angeles. Grande is holding a benefit concert in Manchester after this week's attack. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Best Songs

December 12, 2018

“thank u, next” (Ariana Grande) Ariana Grande gave everyone the breakup bop they didn’t know they needed. The only comparable song in pop music that comes to mind is “Potential Breakup Song,”...

A still from "the Avengers: Infinity War" trailer.

Best Movies

December 12, 2018

A  Quiet Place Mission Impossible: Fallout Avengers: Infinity War On the top of list of standout 2018 movies, two Hawkeye alumni screenwriters lead the way with the horror masterpiece A Quiet Place....