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The Daily Iowan
The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan
Becca Bright

Becca Bright, Columnist

Becca Bright is a creative writing major at the UI. She is also an editorial board member of the DI. Her columns focus on student rights, local politics, and the LGTQ community.

Twitter: @beccaisbright

All content by Becca Bright
The Old Capitol in downtown Iowa City is seen after the completion of a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality on Thursday, June 4. Protesters added to the graffiti from previous nights and small groups stayed behind after the crowd dispersed to take photos and continue spray painting.

Opinion | White America needs an art history lesson

Becca Bright, Opinions Columnist
June 17, 2020
Photo illustration by Jenna Galligan

Opinion: Social media is saving local retail during COVID-19

Becca Bright, Opinions Columnist
May 3, 2020
Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

Opinion: Iowans shouldn’t have to pay rent during COVID-19 pandemic

Becca Bright, Columnist
April 14, 2020
Opinion: Empathy can’t cure COVID-19, but it can prevent it

Opinion: Empathy can’t cure COVID-19, but it can prevent it

Becca Bright, Columnist
March 29, 2020
Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

Opinion: Low-income students deserve spring break, too

Becca Bright, Columnist
March 11, 2020
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg walks down Iowa Ave. after speaking at the Iowa City Climate Strike in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (David Harmantas/For The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: Rape culture won’t stop women activists

Becca Bright, Columnist
March 8, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday January 27, 2020.

Opinion: Fight for the nomination now, vote for the nominee in November

Becca Bright, Columnist
March 5, 2020
Students for Pete cheer during a caucus watch for former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg party at the Bell Center in Des Moines on Monday, February 3, 2020. At the time of the watch party, no precincts had finalized results. Buttigieg gave a hopeful speech and claimed victory in Iowa. At the time of the watch party no precincts had reported official results.

Opinion: This Super Tuesday is for second-choice Dems

Becca Bright, Columnist
March 2, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence speaks during a during a farm visit hosted by America First Policies in Waukee on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

Opinion: Worry more about Pence, not the coronavirus

Becca Bright, Columnist
February 27, 2020
The Westlawn student health and wellness building is seen on Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2019.

Opinion: Seasonal depression among UI students should be accommodated

Becca Bright, Columnist
February 24, 2020
The Democratic Primary Debate in Las Vegas, Nevada featured former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg, who took the majority of attacks for the evening.

Opinion: Democrats can’t let Michael Bloomberg win the primary

Becca Bright, Columnist
February 20, 2020
Voters wait to vote at the University of Iowa Library.

Opinion: Voter suppression should be a top target of Iowa Democrats

Becca Bright, Columnist
February 16, 2020
HOLLYWOOD,  CA – February 9, 2020: Bong Joon Ho, winner of the director Oscar and international feature Oscar for "Parasite" at the Academy Awards Governors Ball on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, CA. 

Opinion: The anonymity of the Academy Awards is elitist

Becca Bright, Columnist
February 10, 2020
Opinion: Iowa shouldn't panic about the coronavirus

Opinion: Iowa shouldn’t panic about the coronavirus

Becca Bright, Columnist
February 5, 2020
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks at the Iowa City Climate Strike in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

Opinion: Young people must make climate action a political priority

Becca Bright, Columnist
February 3, 2020
The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

Opinion: All University of Iowa students should take an earth science class

Becca Bright, Columnist
January 29, 2020
Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. waves to the audience following a town hall event at North Central Junior High School in North Liberty on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Opinion: Senator Elizabeth Warren should be Madam President

Becca Bright, Columnist
January 26, 2020
The soon to be location of a new Target is seen in downtown Iowa City on Friday, August 30th, 2019.

Opinion: Local grocery needs to become more affordable for students in Iowa City

Becca Bright, Columnist
December 12, 2019
Westlawn Hall at the University of Iowa is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Westlawn is the location of University Counseling Services.

Opinion: University Counseling Services should offer more long-term resources

Becca Bright, Columnist
December 10, 2019
The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Opinion: Midterm course evaluations should be universal at the University of Iowa

Becca Bright, Columnist
December 4, 2019
Supporters hold signs at the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. The recent decision regarding DACA's rescission has been a highly controversial issue in national politics.

Opinion: Iowa must defend DACA recipients

Becca Bright, Columnist
November 21, 2019
Opinion: Instagram’s removal of likes could benefit artists

Opinion: Instagram’s removal of likes could benefit artists

Becca Bright, Columnist
November 18, 2019
The Java House is seen on August 30, 2019.

Opinion: Student baristas are the heart of Iowa City

Becca Bright, Columnist
November 12, 2019
Opinion: University of Iowa should offer an astrology course

Opinion: University of Iowa should offer an astrology course

Becca Bright, Columnist
November 11, 2019
Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke addresses supporters after dropping his bid for the democratic nomination during the 2019 Liberty and Justice Celebration at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, November 1, 2019.

Opinion: As a Texan, I’m thankful O’Rourke dropped out

Becca Bright, Columnist
November 6, 2019
Citizens of all ages participate in the Climate Strike walk. The Iowa City Climate Strike march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: UI communities are lacking in climate action

Becca Bright, Columnist
October 30, 2019
People walk around downtown on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017.

Opinion: It’s good for UI students to get out of Iowa City

Becca Bright, Columnist
October 23, 2019
The University of Iowa Library is seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Opinion: The Main Library should extend laptop-charger loans

Becca Bright, Columnist
October 17, 2019
Student made paintings are shown inside the EPB on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. Students from the art department moved these paintings to the EPB in attempt to make the building less bland.

Opinion: The English-Philosophy Building needs to be improved

Becca Bright, Columnist
October 10, 2019
Headquarters of The New York Times on May 7, 2018 in New York City, N.Y.

Opinion: Young journalists can learn from the mistakes of the New York Times

Becca Bright, Columnist
October 2, 2019
People stroll on the Pedestrian Mall on March 17. Restaurants and bars in town hosted a number of deals for the St. Patrick’s Day celebration. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Opinion: Shoplifting doesn’t just hurt local businesses

Becca Bright, Columnist
October 1, 2019
A crowd of hundreds gathers on the Pentacrest lawn to raise awareness about climate change. The Iowa City Climate Strike march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20.

Opinion: UI leaders must react to calls of climate strikers

Becca Bright, Columnist
September 25, 2019
File photo

Opinion: Finding a safe queer environment for all of Iowa City

Becca Bright, Columinst
September 23, 2019
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