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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee stopped by Paulson Electric Co. in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Jay Inslee talked with CEO Tyler Olson about climate change and how solar panels help combat its effects.

Helton: 20 out of 20: Jay Inslee’s focus on climate is a breath of fresh air in hazy Democratic primary

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist March 10, 2019

Before I started writing the 20 Out of 20 series, I made a list of 20 possible candidates I thought could or would make a run for president. Jay Inslee wasn’t one of them. The Washington governor and...

Photo illustration by James Year/The Daily Iowan

Shaw: Should we pay for information?

Nichole Shaw, Opinions Columnist March 7, 2019

The University of California on Feb. 28 firmly decided not to renew its subscription with Elsevier — the largest scholarly publisher in the world, disseminating scientific, technical, and medical information...

Josh Dakken; a Health and Human Physiology Major, demonstrates how to cook a One-Pot Chicken and Vegetable Skillet as part of the Cooking at College class on October 24, 2016 at the CRCW. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Kumar: Ready or not? Most likely not…

Michelle Kumar, Opinions Columnist March 7, 2019

It’s fair to say that no matter how hard you try as a high-school senior, you will never be “college ready.” There are so many things you can’t anticipate, and the push to get you “college ready”...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on Saturday, April 29, 2018.

Nadler: Senate advances bill making school librarians, nurses optional

Zohar Nadler, Opinions Columnist March 7, 2019

On Feb. 26, the Iowa Senate passed a bill that would allow Iowa schools to have the option of employing a librarian and a school nurse. The language of the current legislation suggests that schools in...

Hegde: Stop oversharing on social media

Hegde: Stop oversharing on social media

Suchaeta Hegde, Opinions Columnist March 6, 2019

We’ve all heard the “don’t talk to strangers” rule, and the guideline quickly extended to the internet with the rise of social media. However, what about sharing endlessly with people you believe...

A student speaks during a rally for the #DoesUIowaLoveMe movement in the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Students, university faculty, and community members gathered to tell their stories about belonging to marginalized cultural groups. Does UIowa Love Me is a collective of students that aims to give underrepresented students an outlet to share their experiences as people of color at a predominantly white institution.

Newby: How we have conversations shapes our communities

Taylor Newby, Opinions Columnist March 6, 2019

There is a lot of chatter on campus around social movements, political agendas, and the occasional push for religion. There are signs and banners cluttered with offensive language scattered across the...

UI senior Spencer Smith writes on a board for the Freedom of Speech protest put on by Young Americans for Liberty group on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. The student-run group allowed anyone to write whatever they wanted on the board.

Banerjee: Censorship isn’t black or white

Anna Banerjee, Opinions Columnist March 6, 2019

As Americans, we love our First Amendment rights. The constitutional freedom of speech we enjoy is as integral to our culture as it gets, priding ourselves on our self-appointed free-speech. This is why...

Father Edward Fitzpatrick conducts an evening mass on Sunday at the Newman Catholic Student Center. A UI study recently found a correlation between attending religious services and a longer life expectancy.

Jaimes: Lent and the college Christian

Marina Jaimes, Opinions Columnist March 5, 2019

Around 40 days from now, Christians around the world will gather to recognize the resurrection of Christ. But for today, they will wear ashes on their forehead, abstain from eating meat, and prepare for...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her Condition of the State address in the House chamber of the State Capitol Building in Des Moines on Jan. 15, 2019. In the address, her first as an elected governor, she largely outlined bipartisan initiatives which have received widespread support.

McComas: Iowa struggles over fetal-heartbeat bill

Danielle McComas, Opinions Columnist March 5, 2019

The Iowa Legislature has made a continuous effort to limit abortion rights since the 2016 election, and thankfully, the Iowa judicial system — and more than anything, Iowa’s constitutional precedent...

Hollywood, CA/ USA - July 26, 2018: Oscar golden award in a souvenir store on Hollywood Boulevard. Success and victory concept

Brings Plenty: Malek’s Oscar-winning performance can inspire young people of color

Maleaha Brings Plenty, Opinions Columnist March 4, 2019

Rami Malek won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role as Freddie Mercury in the 2018 biopic Bohemian Rhapsody on Feb. 24. He is the first person of Arab descent to win this prestigious award. This is a...

Students smile during the Womens March on January 20, 2018. Hundreds gathered on the Ped Mall to listen to speakers and march for womens rights. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Neal: Women’s History Month: reflecting on a racial truth

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist March 4, 2019

We’re almost a week into Women’s History Month — and for me, this means one thing: reflection. As a college-age woman studying political science, I’ve always been fascinated by the democratic...

UI Student Chris Vazquez holds a picture frame during a rally for the #DoesUIowaLoveMe movement in the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Students, university faculty, and community members gathered to tell their stories about belonging to marginalized cultural groups. Does UIowa Love Me is a collective of students that aims to give underrepresented students an outlet to share their experiences as people of color at a predominantly white institution. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daiy Iowan)

Neal: Will a hashtag make the UI love us?

Noah Neal, Opinions Columnist March 4, 2019

The absolute most amazing thing about the social-media trend #DoesUIowaLoveMe is that we even consider that a white institution would care about minorities. With 91 percent of the red state of Iowa and...

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