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Senior Column | The DI always made me feel heard

May 8, 2022
The Pomerantz Center, which houses—amongst other offices—the University of Iowa’s Admissions Visitor’s Center, on Monday, 30 Oct., 2017.

Opinion | Internships incredibly valuable when seeking for entry-level jobs

April 12, 2022
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Opinion | Implement sustainable ways to let students hammock

March 29, 2022
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Opinion | Valentine’s Day is not just for romantic love

February 13, 2022
A KRUI sign is seen in the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.

Opinion | Need a radio station to listen to? Try KRUI

January 31, 2022
Currier Residence Hall is seen on August 30, 2020.

Opinion | UI students should consider dorms beyond their first year

January 25, 2022
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Opinion | The UI needs to lighten up on online learning restrictions

January 19, 2022
The Nite Ride transportation vehicle is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Nite Ride needs to start earlier for UI students

November 2, 2021
Opinion | Paper towels or bust

Opinion | Paper towels or bust

October 21, 2021
A crosswalk light is seen on Madison Street on Monday Sept. 30, 2019.

Opinion | The crosswalk lights at the intersection of Madison Street and Iowa Avenue needs to change

September 29, 2021
Vilnius, Lithuania - June 17, 2011: preparing of a homemade tomato sauce in a frying pan from fresh tomatoes.

Opinion | Students need more cooking-related classes

September 22, 2021
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Opinion | The enchantment of Magic: The Gathering

September 9, 2021
The student group 50/50 meets in the IMU on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. 50/50 is an organization intended to promote female representation in politics.

Opinion | Take advantage of what the University of Iowa provides

August 26, 2021
Opinion | Everyone needed a spring break, not just students

Opinion | Everyone needed a spring break, not just students

April 8, 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 | The UI needs to continue COVID-19 testing next semester

March 14, 2021
The English-Philosophy Building is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020

Opinion | Students at the University of Iowa need to learn about all of the literary magazines on campus

March 2, 2021
Opinion | Take care of yourself on Valentine’s Day

Opinion | Take care of yourself on Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2021
Students walk on the T. Anne Cleary on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 on the last day of in-person learning before Spring Break, after which the university will move learning online due to growing concerns around COVID-19. The UI will be returning to mostly in-person learning in fall 2021.

Opinion | We shouldn’t prepare for a ‘normal’ semester

February 7, 2021
Doctors prepare to administer a COVID-19 vaccine at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Modern vaccine for its employees.

Opinion | COVID-19 is still here

January 28, 2021
A snowman is seen sitting on top of a trashcan on the Pentacrest on Oct. 19, 2020.

Opinion | COVID-19 does not need to stop the holidays

December 7, 2020
Opinion | Going by centuries in writing is a bad metric

Opinion | Going by centuries in writing is a bad metric

November 15, 2020
Set of book icons in flat style isolated. Opened notebook and diary with color bookmarks. Stack of literature and documents. Publication, study, learning concept.

Opinion | Take a religious class

November 8, 2020
Opinion | Donate time, not just money

Opinion | Donate time, not just money

November 4, 2020
The Old Capital is seen on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

Opinion | Don’t bring us back

October 27, 2020
A Johnson County precinct indicator is seen outside The University of Iowa Visual Arts building on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Counties all across Iowa along with eight other states are participating in the 2020 primary elections. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Voting third party is pointless

October 19, 2020
Attendees dance in alien costumes during Undercover Organism’s set at Yacht Club on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Many members of the crowd sported Halloween costumes for the occasion.

Opinion | Trick or treating is not in during pandemic season

October 14, 2020
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Opinion | Don’t burn yourself out

September 27, 2020
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Opinion | COVID-19 doesn’t doom all outdoor adventures

September 24, 2020
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Opinion | Change your perspective — literally

September 17, 2020
The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

Opinion | The pandemic won’t stop Hawkeye clubs

September 14, 2020
The Mill building is seen shut down on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020.

Opinion | Small restaurants need help

September 7, 2020
Photo Illustration by Hannah Kinson

Opinion | Put prerequisites online

August 24, 2020
Audio equipment used for Iowa Citys new podcast is seen on January 16th, 2019

Opinion | Quarantine is perfect for podcasting

July 27, 2020
Man hand holding black gamepad show cool symbol on yellow background, minimalism concept.

Opinion | Creative, calming video games are a great way to keep your mind active

July 13, 2020
A tent sits along the Iowa River on June 10, 2019.

Opinion | Think before traveling this summer

July 8, 2020
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Opinion | Stay close while maintaining distance

July 2, 2020
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Opinion | Pick your pups well for quarantine companionship

June 21, 2020
Protesters circle at the intersection of Dubuque St. and Foster Rd. on Friday, June 5, 2020 to spray paint before marching to I-80.

Opinion | Protesting doesn’t have to be physical

June 14, 2020
Board game club attendees play a game at Hobby Corner located in the Sycamore Mall on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Opinion: We should all be in search of new hobbies

May 13, 2020
The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

Opinion: Therapy options during COVID-19

April 28, 2020
Pokemon Go is displayed on a cell phone in Los Angeles on Friday, July 8, 2016. Just days after being made available in the U.S., the mobile game Pokemon Go has jumped to become the top-grossing app in the App Store. And players have reported wiping out in a variety of ways as they wander the real world, eyes glued to their smartphone screens, in search of digital monsters. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Opinion: Pokémon Go is more than a fun way to spend time

April 29, 2020
A wall of exercisers looms over Burlington St. on Monday, 14 January, 2019. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: Mindfulness during COVID-19

April 21, 2020
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Opinion: Students should not binge watch during COVID-19

April 13, 2020
A pothos plant is seen inside Moss on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.

Opinion: Growing pains and plants during COVID-19 quarantine

April 7, 2020
Water vapor from the Coralville Reservoir rises as the morning light hits the water on the morning of June 11, 2019. The vegetation inside the river would typically be above the water.

Opinion: In defense of morning people

March 4, 2020
The hands of a student compress the chest of a CPR mannequin during a community training session on July 27, 2018, at the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford, Conn. (Mark Mirko/Hartford Courant/TNS)

Opinion: Everyone should learn basic lifesaving skills

February 25, 2020
A bouquet of roses is seen at Benos Flowers and Gifts on February 12, 2019.

Opinion: It’s OK not to have big plans for Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2020
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