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One of the biggest threats that the world faces is one that we can prevent: global climate change. By Constance Judd constance-judd@uiowa.edu Far too often, the terms “global warming” and “climate change” are used interchangeably when,...

The state of Iowa unions looks grim. By Mars Thera Pope thera-pope@uiowa.edu Unions for public workers today have lost their power in Iowa. Such unions cannot negotiate health insurance, seniority perks, or evaluation procedure. They must...

The Hawkeye Storage Lot has been in use for 30 years and has greatly expanded, but students are still finding it a hassle to park their cars. By Julia Shanahan julia-shanahan@uiowa.edu Bringing a car to college...

What voters should know about Ryan Hall’s City Council campaign. By Lucee Laursen lucee-laursen@uiowa.edu Student involvement in civic duties should be something that is encouraged. In the 2016 presidential election, only 50 percent of people ages...

Just because someone is black doesn’t mean they’re a black radical—And not every action by a person of color has to be race-related. Wylliam Smith wylliam-smith@uiowa.edu What will you be remembered for? That is the thought...

Weather has no political agenda. By Beau Elliot beauelliot@gmail.com So, hurricanes, nuclear war with North Korea, hurricanes, rising federal debt, storm surges, battle to the death over raising the federal debt ceiling, hurricanes spawning tornadoes, Yankees...

Musical-talent showcase hosted by Arts LLC entertains students. By Ronnie Sorensen ronnie-sorensen@uiowa.edu On Sept. 7, the Catlett resident assistants on the seventh floor of the dorm hosted an instrumental music-talent showcase for all Arts LLC students...

Although the administration has ended DACA, congress needs to propose policies that protect DREAMers and immigrants. By Michelle Kumar michelle-kumar@uiowa.edu   This past week, President Trump decided to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program....

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, efforts in Iowa and across the United States show our divided nation can work together. By Constance Judd constance-judd@uiowa.edu As John F. Kennedy once said, “In a time of domestic...

Many moviegoers stay far away from horror movies, but not all of them are about the “scares.” By Ronnie Sorensen ronnie-sorensen@uiowa.edu With Stephen King’s newest movie adaptation, IT, headed for release in theaters Friday, questions are...