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Jackson Mendoza

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor

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Jackson Mendoza is a second-year student at the University of Iowa, majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications. This is his first year writing for the Daily Iowan as an opinions contributor and he previously had experience writing for his high school’s newspaper as well.

All content by Jackson Mendoza
Photo Illustration by Matt Sindt.

Opinion | Tomorrow’s Golf League is changing the game of golf

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
April 7, 2025
Iowa guard Lucy Olsen exits the court following a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 14 Wisconsin at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 81-54. Olsen broke 2000 career points and finished the night with 19 points, going 3-4 on 3-point attempts.

Opinion | Give Lucy Olsen the credit she deserves

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
March 31, 2025
Central Division players celebrate their victory in the American Hockey League All-Star Challenge at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

Opinion | All-Star Games have lost their appeal. Let’s change that

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
March 5, 2025
An athlete goes up for a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

Opinion | Iowa men’s basketball needs a new culture of star power

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Columnist
March 3, 2025
Jerseys from all 18 Big Ten schools are displayed in the hallway during day one of Big Ten Football Media Day's at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on July 23. The expansion in the Big Ten, adding four West Coast schools, started in June of 2022, when admittance was granted to USC and UCLA.

Opinion | Athletic conference realignment isn’t all bad

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
February 18, 2025
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Fox sports presenter Terry Bradshaw (L) interviews Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (R) during the championship trophy presentation after the Eagles' game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome.

Opinion | The game is secondary in the Super Bowl

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Columnist
February 11, 2025
Fans watch a flyover before a fooball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 41-14.

Opinion | Stadiums are more important than you think

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Columnist
February 4, 2025
Jan 21, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom.

Opinion | The College Football Playoff still needs some work

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
January 29, 2025
Dec 23, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; The NBA logo is seen on a basketball during warm ups before the Golden State Warriors play the Indiana Pacers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Opinion | The NBA ratings stink. Here is how to fix it.

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
January 28, 2025
Fans react as Iowa defense prepares to defend during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10.

Opinion | Football games drag on. It’s time to cut the downtime.

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
December 11, 2024
A referee watches a replay during a football game between Washington and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 40-16. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Sympathy for the referee

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
December 5, 2024
Iowa fans watch players swarm onto the field before a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-14.

Opinion | It’s time for Iowa football to change

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
November 14, 2024
ESPN crew members set up lights during College Gameday before a basketball game between No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 93-83. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | College GameDay needs to come to Iowa

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Columnist
November 10, 2024
Opinion | Why this World Series is so important for MLB

Opinion | Why this World Series is so important for MLB

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
October 30, 2024
Cars are seen driving in Chicago on Aug. 21.

Opinion | Is Chicago part of UI culture?

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
October 29, 2024
Indiana guard Caitlin Clark takes a shot during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Aug. 24. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

Opinion | There’s more to the WNBA than Caitlin Clark

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
October 29, 2024
Iowa players wave to fans after a soccer game between No. 14 Iowa and Oregon at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ducks 4-0.

Opinion | Why is nobody talking about the women’s soccer team?

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
October 23, 2024
A first-year student moves into Catlett Residence Hall on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024.

Opinion | Your freshman dorm can make or break your college experience

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
October 16, 2024
A soccer ball is seen during a women's soccer game between Iowa and Iowa State on Aug. 25, 2023.

Opinion | We need a D1 men’s soccer team

Jackson Mendoza, Opinions Contributor
October 15, 2024
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