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Dogs

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
May 2, 2023

No

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
March 19, 2023
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, exits the stage after giving a reelection speech during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Grassley won reelection and will serve an eight term in the U.S. Senate.

Opinion | Grassley’s denial of same-sex marriage

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
December 11, 2022

The pessimist

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
December 6, 2022
Supporters for Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., participate during the caucus at Des Moines Precinct 62 in the Knapp Center on Monday, February 3, 2020. The caucus head count reached 849 people, leaving 127 individuals needed for the candidate to be declared viable. Sen. Warren received 212 in the 1st round total.

Opinion | What way will Iowa swing?

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
November 28, 2022
Classroom 105 in the English-Philosophy Building sits empty on Aug. 28, 2020.

Opinion | Attendance policies needs updates

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
November 14, 2022

No

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnsit
October 30, 2022

Yes

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
October 18, 2022
Anatoliy Gordiyenko, a Ukrainian system safety engineer stands with another attendee holding a poster in support of Ukraine at a vigil for Ukraine outside of The Pentacrest in Iowa City on Sunday, April 3, 2022. “This isn’t a fight between Russian and Ukraine,” said Gordiyenko. “It’s a fight between good and evil.”

Opinion | Updates on the Russia-Ukraine war

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
October 16, 2022
Opinion | Running should not threaten safety

Opinion | Running should not threaten safety

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
October 9, 2022
Partygoers dance to Taylor Swift songs at Gabe’s who hosted The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night on Friday, May 6th, 2022.

Opinion | College doesn’t have to be the best years of your life

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
September 27, 2022
Opinion | Composting is essential

Opinion | Composting is essential

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
September 18, 2022
Opinion | Social media is consumers’ new newspaper

Opinion | Social media is consumers’ new newspaper

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
September 11, 2022

No

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
August 30, 2022
Opinion | Study abroad outside tourist traps

Opinion | Study abroad outside tourist traps

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
August 28, 2022
Opinion | Time to tune in to international news

Opinion | Time to tune in to international news

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
May 2, 2022
Opinion | The rise of slacktivism

Opinion | The rise of slacktivism

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
April 7, 2022
Opinion | The implications of the war in Ukraine for the U.S.

Opinion | The implications of the war in Ukraine for the U.S.

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
March 6, 2022
Demonstrators line up during a pro-Ukraine demonstration at the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Around 80 people attended the demonstration.

Opinion | The Russia and Ukraine conflict explained

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
February 28, 2022
Deer are seen in the forest behind the University of Iowa College of Law building in Iowa City, Iowa, on Feb. 21, 2022.

Opinion | Iowa needs to tighten and specify hunting laws.

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
February 23, 2022
iStock image of a baseball, basketball, soccer ball, football, tennis ball, and volleyball.

Opinion | Transgender women deserve to compete in sports

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
February 16, 2022
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the national economy in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 5, 2021.

Opinion | Social media is Biden’s key to Gen Z

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Columnist
February 6, 2022
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

Opinion | UI needs to increase presence of land acknowledgments

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
January 25, 2022
Photo Illustration by Kate Heston.

Opinion | UI can help create a safer atmosphere for those who drink

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
January 20, 2022
A donations box sits in the Starbucks located on Burlington and Clinton St for the holidays on Dec. 2, 2021. The requested donations include nonperishable home goods for struggling community members through the winter.

Opinion | Bring joy to others this holiday season

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
December 2, 2021
Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

Opinion | Get your COVID-19 booster shot for the holidays

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
November 14, 2021
Compostable food waste is tracked in plastic bins at Hillcrest Dining Hall on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. The food is being weighed as part of a food waste audit to measure students' trash.

Opinion | UI needs to do a better job addressing food waste

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
November 8, 2021
Herky gets the crowd excited before a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Herky’s revamp was a much needed update

Elise Cagnard, Opinons Contributor
October 21, 2021
Benches are seen at the Ped Mall on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

Opinion | Bring back the focus to ending homelessness

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
October 11, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

Opinion | After Class Events ideal for late night activities

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
September 28, 2021
Opinion | It’s not too late to step up. Attend the Iowa City Climate Fest

Opinion | It’s not too late to step up. Attend the Iowa City Climate Fest

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
September 15, 2021
The Nite Ride transportation vehicle is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.

Opinion | Sexual Assault prevention is lacking at the UI

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor
September 8, 2021
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