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

The Daily Iowan

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor

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Luke Krchak is in his third year at the Daily Iowan and is a junior at the University of Iowa, Tripple Majoring in Art History, Anthropology(Environmental Anthropology Track), and Ancient Civilizations, and he is getting a certificate in Museum Studies. In his free time, he plays video games, such as Madden and Call of Duty. He also likes comic books and the content derived from them such as Marvel and DC movies.

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The United States Supreme Court Building is seen on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Opinion | Post-affirmative action, funding public schools adequately is crucial

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor
July 18, 2023
The 45th President Donald J. Trump speaks at his media event in the ballroom at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on November 15, 2022.

Opinion | Trump’s indictment is the rule of law

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor
April 20, 2023

Yes

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor
April 4, 2023
Opinion | ChatGPT can create academic dependency

Opinion | ChatGPT can create academic dependency

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor
March 26, 2023
Opinion | Take your gen eds early

Opinion | Take your gen eds early

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor
March 2, 2023
Opinion | SNAP is an essential program

Opinion | SNAP is an essential program

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor
January 31, 2023

Women’s basketball

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor
January 24, 2023
Opinion | No to Trump in 2024

Opinion | No to Trump in 2024

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor
December 8, 2022
The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History is seen at the University of Iowa on Monday, May 2, 2022.

Opinion | Showing gratitude: giving thanks to Iowa City

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor
November 27, 2022

Yes

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor
November 15, 2022
Opinion | Vote Independent, vote for a multi-party system

Opinion | Vote Independent, vote for a multi-party system

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor
November 3, 2022
A lake in the shape of human footprints in the middle of a lush forest as a metaphor for the impact of human activity on the landscape and nature in general.

Opinion | Individual actions cannot stop climate change

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
September 26, 2022

No

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor
September 13, 2022
Opinion | Don’t drain the mighty Mississippi

Opinion | Don’t drain the mighty Mississippi

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor
August 24, 2022
Opinion | Don’t leave your pandemic hobbies behind

Opinion | Don’t leave your pandemic hobbies behind

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
July 19, 2022
Protesters hold signs and chant at a pro-abortion rights march through downtown Iowa City on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Opinion | Fight for rights, don’t fight each other

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
July 14, 2022
University of Iowa students caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, February 3, 2020.

Opinion | Stay first in the nation, Iowa

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
July 7, 2022
Opinion | Affordable housing requires national funding

Opinion | Affordable housing requires national funding

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
June 26, 2022
Opinion | Parents and Students should have a choice in class content

Opinion | Parents and Students should have a choice in class content

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
June 19, 2022
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City, Iowa on April 14, 2022.

Opinion | UI needs more focus placed on gun violence prevention

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
June 12, 2022
Many different food aromas filled the air at the Iowa City Farmers Market on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Opinion | Iowa City Farmer’s Market needs to incentivize to gain more visitors

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
May 4, 2022
Bill Nye speaks during a lecture held at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Nye spoke about climate change.

Opinion | Learning is out there, so go find it

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
April 28, 2022
Former President Donald Trump addresses attendees that showed up for his “Save America” rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

Opinion | Republicans need to step away from Trump

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
April 13, 2022
Demonstrators listen to speakers during a demonstration for peace in Ukraine on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Around 60 people attended the demonstration.

Opinion | Delaying video games does not help the Ukrainians who are suffering

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
March 31, 2022
A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the districts administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Opinion | Four-day school week would improve mental health for students

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
March 22, 2022
Former President Donald Trump addresses the thousands of attendees that showed up for Donald Trump’s “Save America” rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

Opinion | Trump’s praise of Putin shows he is not fit to be president in 2024

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
March 8, 2022
Farming machinery stands tall next to crop fields on the Meade Family Farm in Tiffin on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. In light of a recent EPA investigation, information has emerged linking the use of atrazine, a common herbicide sprayed across Iowa farm land, with negative health and environmental outcomes.

Opinion | Farmers need reduced expenses to turn a profit

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
February 17, 2022
Train tracks in the morning fog.

Opinion | A high speed solution to Iowa’s mass transportation problem

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
February 2, 2022
Senate President Jake Chapman speaks before the Condition of the State address delivered by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more.

Opinion | Stop banning books

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
January 27, 2022
MidAmerican Energy Company is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Opinion | People need to know how widespread their power outages are

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
January 23, 2022
Classroom 105 in the English-Philosophy Building sits empty on Aug. 28, 2020.

Opinion | All departments at the UI should have youth classes to improve enrollment

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
November 1, 2021
A mural is seen on Burlington Street on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. Oracles of Iowa City is a mural project in collaboration with Public Space One and the Center for Afrofuturist Studies.

Opinion | Iowa City needs murals to inspire social change locally

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
October 19, 2021
Opinion | College students need to better participate in politics

Opinion | College students need to better participate in politics

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
October 7, 2021
The University of Iowa Marching Band’s old practice field is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021.

Opinion | Green Spaces in Iowa City need to be protected

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
September 26, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Opinion | Iowa needs to add more beds to its hospitals

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
September 20, 2021
Customers enjoying themselves inside Tiki Tacos on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Tiki hut style centers, plants and painting can be found throughout the restaurant.

Opinion | People need to patronize new restaurants to help them stay in business past the pandemic

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
August 25, 2021
At the south end of downtown DeLand, outside of Chicas Cuban Cafe, about two dozen people gathered on Wednesday, July 21, to show their support for the people of Cuba who have been protesting against the government in unprecedented numbers this month.© Nigel Cook/News-Journal via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Opinion | We need to stand up against countries censoring its people

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
August 1, 2021
Opinion | Iowa City can once again be a ‘city of the arts’

Opinion | Iowa City can once again be a ‘city of the arts’

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
July 27, 2021
Watering vegetables and herbs in raised bed. Fresh plants and soil.

Opinion | Iowa City needs to implement more public gardening to grow locally

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
July 18, 2021
Opinion | Climate change is an imminent problem, but we can fix it with local solutions

Opinion | Climate change is an imminent problem, but we can fix it with local solutions

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
July 11, 2021
A student studies on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Sunday, May 2, 2021.

Opinion | I found a home in Iowa City. That’s why I chose to become a Hawkeye.

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
July 5, 2021
Opinion | People should stop mass buying items only to resell

Opinion | People should stop mass buying items only to resell

Luke Krchak, Opinions Colummnist
June 28, 2021
A chapel is shown in Iowa City on May 9, 2021.

Opinion | Religious groups provide a community at the University of Iowa

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
June 21, 2021
Medical syringe of vaccine injection.

Opinion | The Covaxin and Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines should count at universities that require it

Luke Krchak, Opinions Writer
June 13, 2021
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