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Opinion | E-bike and E-scooter commuting need more safety oversight

Alex Belzer May 1, 2024

Electric bikes and scooters might be all the rage for commuters, but their dramatic rise to popularity on college campuses is accompanied by significant safety concerns. E-travel has burst onto...

The inside of the gold dome is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 34 seats in the senate and the Democrats have 16 seats.

Opinion | The anti-abortion rights video “Meet Baby Olivia” is an inaccurate form of educating young kids

Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist April 30, 2024

Iowa schools should not show their young students’ anti-abortion rights propaganda. Lawmakers in the Iowa Senate moved a bill forward on March 18, House File 2617, that would require K-12...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto the court during a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | 50 years after Title IX Black women athletes are still being policed by the public

Jordan Coates, Opinions Columnist April 30, 2024

Women’s basketball has recently gained a massive amount of attention and recognition. Despite this, a double standard still exists when evaluating and comparing the performance of female athletes. This...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Nebraska at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 94-89.

Editorial | Women’s basketball players deserve better

DI Editorial Board April 30, 2024

As students of the University of Iowa, we have had a front-row seat to the explosive growth of women’s basketball this year. No longer is Iowa known just for pigs and corn — Caitlin Clark and the...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds talks with supporters after the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Ramaswamy sat with his son, who ran onto the stage earlier in the event. The event began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates, which included Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley.

Opinion | Reynolds chooses quality over quantity

Aaron El-Kerdani, Opinions Columnist April 29, 2024

Reynolds is bold. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill on April 3 that would repeal the requirements stipulating that Iowa’s Boards and Commissions hire an equal number of men and women. The state’s...

Opinion | DEI is a vital part of medical education

Opinion | DEI is a vital part of medical education

Alex Belzer, Opinions Columnist April 25, 2024

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the medical field are under attack, including in Iowa. Last month, Rep. Greg Murphy, R-North Carolina, introduced the Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Opinion | History education must be protected from Iowa Republicans

Evan Weidl, Opinions Columnist April 23, 2024

Knowledge of history is invaluable, and Iowa Republicans are trying to rip it away from students. The Iowa House and Senate approved a bill, House File 2545, on April 17 that would require new topics...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Opinion | Iowa’s new immigration law is a cause for concern

Jordan Coates, Opinions Columnist April 23, 2024

There has been significant recent controversy and criticism in response to actions taken by the state of Iowa regarding immigration to the U.S. Iowa is now the second state to push against...

Opinion | How college changed my relationship with food

Opinion | How college changed my relationship with food

Kennedy Lein, Opinions Columnist April 23, 2024

Universities need to do a better job advocating for students to adopt healthy, affordable eating lifestyles. I always had a healthy relationship with food growing up. I ate when I wanted to and when...

(Left to Right) University of Iowa student Nyvaeh Bowen and her boyfriend Isaak Hansen carry a couch during move-in day in Iowa City on Aug. 1, 2022.

Point/Counterpoint | Should you live with your best friend in college?

Kennedy Lein and Shelley Mishra April 22, 2024

Kennedy Lein Opinions Columnist [email protected] No Living with your best friend does come with some benefits, but issues often arise that may result in having to navigate a friendship breakup. One...

Mother holding her baby indoors

Opinion | Iowa should follow other states in mandating paid maternity leave

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist April 21, 2024

Iowa must mandate paid maternity leave. Having a child is one of the hardest things a person can do. The first few months of a child’s life require constant attention and care from at least one...

Guest Opinion  |  The Israel-Hamas Conflict: moving the goal post

Guest Opinion | The Israel-Hamas Conflict: moving the goal post

Shankar Iyer April 18, 2024

Let me at the outset state that what Hamas did on Oct. 7, 2023, is an act of terrorism on the innocent civilians of Israel. This is a deplorable act and the persons who carried it out should be brought...

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