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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

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Iris Ho: UI sophomore

Iris Ho: UI sophomore

August 30, 2018

“In many cases, with Asian representation, the extremes of the surface level are considered the same for everyone, but there are so many different dialects and cultures in Asia. I think this is a good...

Aastha Chandra: UI sophomore

Aastha Chandra: UI sophomore

August 30, 2018

“Since I was young, there were lots of stereotypes that Asians tended to be perfect students and involved in music or debate while not being socially popular. Movies featuring Asians increases the dimensions...

Yahdidah Jimenez: UI sophomore

Yahdidah Jimenez: UI sophomore

August 30, 2018

“I watched To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, and I really liked how they had an Asian woman as the lead. [Representation] would be really inspiring to young people from numerous backgrounds, because...

Justin Guan: UIHC resident physician

Justin Guan: UIHC resident physician

August 30, 2018

“There are two stereotypes associated with them, especially with East Asian women, one being that they are ultra-sexualized Dragon Ladies or they are seen as submissive and small. I think that the diversity...

Nidhi Patel: UI senior

Nidhi Patel: UI senior

August 30, 2018

“This will have an impact on society. It is good that there are more movies and shows with Asian cast members, because it is diversifying [the movie industry].”

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley runs with a ball during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

Nick Easley

Michael Whalen, Sports Reporter August 27, 2018

Heart over height. We’ve all heard this saying before, whether it was related to sports or not. It is a perfect way to describe senior receiver Nick Easley. At only 5-10, Easley seems as if he would...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a touchdown pass during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20. (

Noah Fant

Jack McFarland, Sports Reporter August 27, 2018

As the 2018 college football season approaches for the Hawkeyes, many fans are wondering which receiver or tight end is going to take the next step from last season and lead the team in receiving yards. The...

Space Force: A bunch of baloney

Zach Weigel, Opinion Columnist August 23, 2018

President Trump’s incantation for the U.S. to create a Space Force is politically enticing yet logically uncalled for. According to senior White House officials, starting a Space Force is not a new idea. What...

Space Force could be beneficial

Collen Mahoney, Opinion Columnist August 23, 2018

On June 18, President Donald Trump signed a directive to the U.S. Defense Department to begin the establishment of the U.S. Space Force, what he called the “sixth branch of the Armed Forces.” When...

DITV: Hawkeye community gathers to celebrate the life of UI student Mollie Tibbetts

August 23, 2018

Hubbard Park was full of students and faculty on Wednesday evening to honor University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts. Tibbetts vanished while running on July 18. On Aug. 21, officials found her remains...

U.S. President Donald Trump waves from Air Force One on Thursday, March 29, 2018 upon arrival in West Palm Beach Airport, Florida. (Johnny Louis/Sipa USA/TNS)

Trump approves presidential disaster proclamation for Iowa’s severe weather

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter August 20, 2018

Following severe weather and flooding throughout June and into the early days of July, President Donald Trump issued a major disaster declaration for the state of Iowa. The declaration will make federal...