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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
Natalie Nye

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist

(she/her/hers)

Natalie Nye is a fourth-year Journalism/Mass Communication student with a minor in art at the Univeristy of Iowa. She is an opinions columnist at The Daily Iowan and a freelance writer for Little Village magazine. She also has her own blog, called A Very Public Blog.

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Opinion | Iowa’s over-the-counter contraceptive bill is dampened by conservative amendments

Opinion | Iowa’s over-the-counter contraceptive bill is dampened by conservative amendments

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
April 16, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Opinion | Medicare, Social Security, and reproductive freedom are threatened by the RSC in their new budget proposal

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
April 9, 2024
Opinion | AI deepfake apps need to be held legally responsible for creating sexually explicit content.

Opinion | AI deepfake apps need to be held legally responsible for creating sexually explicit content.

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
March 31, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Opinion | A new Iowa “Religious Freedom” bill could protect discriminatory actions

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
February 21, 2024
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds opens the Faith and Freedom Presidential Town Hall at the Iowa Events Center on Sept. 16, 2023. The event had ten Republican candidates speak for a crowd of over 1,000. Reynolds spoke to the audience about her work on changing laws around abortion and gender-affirming care.

Opinion | The fight for transgender rights is far from over

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
February 6, 2024
Iowa City Community School District Board member Lisa Williams, President Ruthina Malone, and Vice-President J.P. Claussen as seen at the Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Opinion | Iowa City K-12 students will have better relationships due to restorative justice

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
January 24, 2024
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder looks into the rafters before a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Bowling Green at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Saturday marks Bluder’s 501st career win. The Hawkeyes defeated the Falcons, 99-65.

Opinion | Lisa Bluder deserves a better salary for her accomplishments this year

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
December 5, 2023
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Opinion | College attendance policies need to be more attainable for students

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
November 28, 2023
Hazel puts on lipstick before the monthly Big Grove Drag Brunch in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. The Big Grove Drag Brunch started in April 2021 after Sanchez-Belle emailed the restaurant a business pitch. “Were our own bosses,” Hazel said. “You cant sit around and expect the bookings to come your way if youre not opening up.”

Opinion | The dangers of backlash against drag performers

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
November 9, 2023
Photo Illustration by Jenna Galligan

Opinion | Social media influencers and the spread of mental health misinformation

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
October 25, 2023
Prairie Lights is seen in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.

PCP | Where is the best place in Iowa City to get a hot beverage for fall?

Kennedy Lein and Natalie Nye
October 17, 2023
Sneako’s twitter page is seen on Sept. 26, 2023

Opinion | How toxic masculinity influencers are affecting your son

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
September 26, 2023
Opinion | Artificial intelligence is a great tool, but not a journalist

Opinion | Artificial intelligence is a great tool, but not a journalist

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
September 19, 2023
Shoppers exit the Shein pop-up store in Kenwood Mall, Friday, August 11, 2023. The online company, founded in China, is known for low prices. The pop-up runs through Sunday or until they run out of merchandise. The wait time is two to four hours.

Opinion | Gen Z must turn away from fast fashion

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
September 7, 2023
Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

Opinion | Don’t blame student loan debt on students

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
August 29, 2023
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