The newspaper industry’s “bible” was updated and revised in late March/early April, and chaos ensued in the world of journalism as reactions were posted on social media. While some were outraged...
Thinking back, most can relate to the ambitious change that occurred when moving into college. You felt eager to take on the challenges of the unknown and try new things. It is a foreign experience that...
During this campaign season, we are seeing many Democratic candidates push for more mental-health resources at lower costs. Politicians, doctors, and the public have discussed suggestions such as broadening...
Describing what Iowa City is to friends unfamiliar with the area is strangely difficult. I often do not know how to begin talking about this city and why I care so much about it. Is it a small town, interconnected...
Abortion: One word. Eight Letters. Infinite controversy.
When a bill was proposed in the Texas House that could engender the death penalty for women receiving abortions, the nation’s pro-choice and...
In about 300 days, Iowans will gather with their respective political parties and be the first in the nation determine a nominee for the 2020 presidential election. Iowa’s influence on primary elections...
Headlines of stories pertaining to female travelers scattering the globe hone heart-wrenching stories of assault, trauma, and even death. And while the stories of those whose travels have been interrupted...
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump’s quotes gave his opponents lots of material to work with. “How stupid are the people of Iowa?” was one of the favorite recitations.
This was...
The end of 2017 brought nearly 90,000 active missing-person reports, according to the FBI. And in a 10-day time frame in July 2018, 48 Iowa juveniles had reportedly gone missing.
Near the end of the...
A little under two weeks ago, Samantha Josephson, a senior at the University of South Carolina, lost her life after getting into a car that she believed was her Uber ride. Josephson’s death is absolutely...
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal for over-the-counter birth control passed well beyond the partisan margin in the state Senate on March 27 and will soon head to the state House for a vote. This bill would...
Senate Republicans on April 4 struck down a proposed constitutional amendment that would have restored voting rights to former felons. The effort to redefine the rights that former felons have has been...
