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Suchaeta Hegde

Suchaeta Hegde, Opinions Columnist

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The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

Hegde: Saying ‘goodbye’ to Iowa is harder than I thought

May 7, 2019
The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

Hegde: Who are truly your best friends?

April 30, 2019
People walk around downtown on Tuesday, Jan 31, 2017. Iowa City was named City of Literature by Unesco City of Literature.

In Their Own Words: Restaurants that need to be in Iowa City

April 25, 2019
Halls inside the University Counseling Service are shown at Westlawn on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. UCS will be moving to the Old Capitol Mall on (insert date), allowing for ease of access for students who live on the East side of campus.

Hegde: Take care of your health

April 17, 2019
Students are seen studying on the first floor of the UI Main Library on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.

In Their Own Words: Spring study spots

April 14, 2019
Signs in downtown Iowa City pay homage to its status as a UNESCO City of Literature. Iowa City is the host for the 2018 annual meeting of the UNESCO Cities of Literature. Apr. 2, 2018 (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hegde: In Their Own Words: Best deals in Iowa City

March 27, 2019
Hegde: Stop spamming me with negativity

Hegde: Stop spamming me with negativity

March 13, 2019
Hegde: Stop oversharing on social media

Hegde: Stop oversharing on social media

March 6, 2019
Hegde: Moving past passion

Hegde: Moving past passion

February 28, 2019
A lone student studies in the Main Library on Wednesday January 30, 2019. The UI canceled classes Wednesday, but some students still braved the cold to study as the Library remained.

In Their Own Words: Underrated study spots on campus

February 25, 2019
UI freshman Thomas Schutter walks in front of the Old Capitol on Monday.

In Their Own Words: Shortcuts to stay out of the cold

February 14, 2019
Hegde: Stop stifling language in the name of assimilation

Hegde: Stop stifling language in the name of assimilation

February 10, 2019
R. Kelly performs during The Buffet Tour on May 7, 2016 at Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. (Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images/TNS)

Hegde: Music and its controversial creators

February 4, 2019
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Hegde: The Real Ten-Year Transformation

January 28, 2019
This year, ditch that standard resolution about exercise, and let your creative juices flow (Dreamstime/TNS).

In Their Own Words: New Year’s Resolutions

January 14, 2019
In Their Own Words: Where would you rather be?

In Their Own Words: Where would you rather be?

December 10, 2018
The FilmScene theater screen is shown Dec. 10, 2015.

Hegde: To screen or not to screen

December 3, 2018
Sharukh Hasan and Ariana Dewan are fed in Mehndi Nights pre-wedding ceremony in the Old Capitol Mall on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. The Pakistani Student Alliance and the South Asian Student Alliance sponsored the event.

Hegde: UI students should embrace diversity

November 29, 2018
In Their Own Words: What is your most grateful moment at the UI?

In Their Own Words: What is your most grateful moment at the UI?

November 15, 2018
Freshman Carley Stepanek studies her notes in a Hillcrest lounge on a rainy Monday. Stepanek was studying for her biology final with a group of her friends.

Hegde: The dreaded timeline of a college career

November 7, 2018
In Their Own Words: Are targeted advertisements weird?

In Their Own Words: Are targeted advertisements weird?

November 1, 2018
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Hegde: My two names — the real one, and the ‘Americanized’ one

October 23, 2018
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Hegde: What’s in a name?

October 17, 2018
In education alone, K-12 spending on edtech devices and programs has grown from $7.2 billion in 1998 to a projected $21 billion in 2015, according to the U.S. Department of Education. (Chuck Berman/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Hegde: How to help children succeed in a technology-filled future

October 9, 2018
Lisa Lucas, the first African American Executive Director of the National Book Foundation, speaks to an audience at The Englert theatre on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. Lucas was hosted by the University Lecture Committee in collaboration The Green Room. She spoke on the importance of literature and its ability to bridge together communities from different backgrounds.

Hegde: For the love of learning

October 3, 2018
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

In Their Own Words: Should we introduce isolated people to modern technology?

September 16, 2018
Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers speaks during the Womxn of Colour Welcome Mixer at the Womens Resource and Action Center on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. It was the inaugural event for the Womxn of Colour Network Series, and will feature a monthly program on a topic affecting women of color.

Hegde: The impact of connecting women of color

September 11, 2018
Tony Branch from the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County speaks to an inquiring student at the student Organization Fair in the IMU on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018.

Hegde: Getting involved on campus is vital

September 4, 2018
Precinct captains organize before calling precincts to order during the Iowa Democratic Caucus at the IMU on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. The IMU contains 6 different precincts for Iowa City. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hegde: The importance of young voters

August 23, 2018
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