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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Bullet shells are seen on the ground at the Hawkeye Wildlife Shooting Range in Amana, Iowa on March 20, 2023.

Opinion | Iowa politicians are focused on the wrong issues

Katie Perkins, Opinions Contributor April 25, 2023

On average, gun violence affects 316 lives a day in the U.S., according to Team ENOUGH. There are certain aspects of politics that should receive more care than others. There have been 173...

Cows are seen at the Blomme family farm in Ladora, Iowa on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. The farm, which produces corn, soybeans, pork, and beef, has been in the family for over 80 years.

Opinion | Raw milk provides more choice to dairy drinkers

Chris Klepach, Opinions Columnist April 24, 2023

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. To provide more...

Junior Teresa Mora plays Black Ops 2 in her room at Currier Hall in Iowa City on Monday, February 18, 2019.

Opinion | Defending video games as an art form

Chris Klepach, Opinions Columnist April 23, 2023

Over the years, video games went from a 1958 experiment to a $195 billion industry. But currently, the video game industry problematically undermines the value of videogames as art. Blockbuster...

A protester stands on the intersection of Jefferson Street and North Madison Street during the lecture organized by the University of Iowa Chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom for conservative political commentator Matt Walsh’s “What is a Woman?” documentary held at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Opinion | Trans students aren’t an academic debate

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist April 23, 2023

Transgender people deserve to feel safe at the University of Iowa and in Iowa City. They deserve autonomy over their bodies and lives and shouldn’t have to tolerate hateful remarks and opinions that...

Photo Illustration by Jenna Galligan

Opinion | Turn off TikTok — for good

Sophia Meador, Opinions Editor April 23, 2023

For years, I spent mindless hours scrolling TikTok. In March, I deleted the app because I needed to refocus my time on other things. Initially, I thought this would be an impossible challenge. Now,...

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

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. Donald Trump is...

Pastor Chris Huff, of Bible Baptist Church, in Mount Prospect, Illinois, holds his copy of the King James translation of the Bible, March 2, 2011. (Darrell Goemaat/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Opinion | The case for Christianity

Chris Klepach, Opinions Columnist April 20, 2023

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. Fifty years ago,...

Photo illustration by DI Staff.

Ops Blog | Pros and cons of marijuana legalization

April 18, 2023

Pro: Improve incarceration disparities Despite the legalization of marijuana by many states in the U.S., there are still glaring racial disparities in both arrests and convictions. According to...

Opinion | Criminalizing marijuana hurts Iowa

Opinion | Criminalizing marijuana hurts Iowa

Sophia Meador, Opinions Editor April 18, 2023

Legalizing recreational marijuana would have long-term benefits for public schools. Nationwide, the total combined tax revenue for medical and recreational marijuana reached $3.7 billion in 2021,...

Photo illustration by Matt Sindt.

Opinions | The pros and cons of working through college

Katie Perkins, Opinions Contributor April 17, 2023

I have traded blood cells for spending money, participated in lengthy research studies for an extra $20, emptied purses, pockets, and couch cushions with my fingers crossed and my stomach growling,...

Professor Pamela Bourjaily teaches her class on Wednesday, March 22. Bourjaily is teaching her students proper business writing.

Opinion | Grading should be self-reflective

Gabriel Arboleda, Opinions Contributor April 17, 2023

Whether we like them or not, grades are an important part of being a student. Grades can determine success rates, accessibility to schools and resources, and overall satisfaction. But how grades...

Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Opinion | Restructure the Iowa City Police Department

Evan Weidl, Opinions Columnist April 16, 2023

Iowa City City Councilor Laura Bergus proposed an amendment to freeze the Iowa City Public Safety department’s budget at its 2023 amount and shift the proposed increase to a general reserve fund...

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