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The Daily Iowan

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

2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis interacts with attendees during “Joni’s Roast and Ride” a Republican-hosted event in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Opinion | What does woke even mean?

Evan Weidl, Opinions Columnist July 25, 2023

You’ve probably heard the word “woke” a lot recently, but do you have any idea what it means? Republican presidential candidates like Chris Christie and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have been using...

Opinion | The UI should reinstate its prison education program

Opinion | The UI should reinstate its prison education program

Jordan Coates, Opinions Columnist July 18, 2023

Incarcerate, educate, and integrate.These are the words the University of Iowa used to describe the 2017 UI Speaker Series at Oakdale, Iowa’s Medical Classification Center Correctional Facility.  The...

The United States Supreme Court Building is seen on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Opinion | Post-affirmative action, funding public schools adequately is crucial

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor July 18, 2023

Affirmative action in college admissions has been struck down by the Supreme Court, leaving many questions about the future of college admissions and racial equity. Some keep advocating for a return...

The University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid is seen at the Old Capitol Mall on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Tuition increases at Iowa universities worsen unnecessary burdens on students

Aaron El-Kerdani, Opinions Columnist July 11, 2023

Raising college tuition is a harmful action. According to the Daily Iowan, the recent regents’ decision means “In-state undergraduate students at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University,...

Protesters yell toward Iowa Gov. Kim Reynold’s mansion during an abortion-rights protest in Des Moines, Iowa, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022. Thousands of protesters marched from Central Academy’s campus to Gov. Reynolds  mansion on Terrace Hill.

Opinion | Keep politics away from people’s bodies

Aaron El-Kerdani, Opinions Columnist July 5, 2023

Politicians should not be making anyone’s health decisions for them. Since Governor Kim Reynolds’ decision in December of last year to reinstate a law that outlaws abortion in most cases after six...

Iowa Supreme Court Justices fold their hands while watching Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen deliver a speech during the 2023 State of the Judiciary at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

Opinion | Affirmative action is necessary to racial equity

Evan Weidl, Opinions Editor July 5, 2023

Affirmative action in college admissions is a key tool in the journey to racial equity, and the removal of it has become yet another burden in the fight for justice. This week, the Supreme Court...

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) speaks to a crowd on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Linn County Fairgrounds. In the U.S. House of Representatives for Iowa, three out of four are Republican and Cruz hopes all four will be Republican for 2022.

Opinion | Flipping the narrative on climate change

Evan Weidl, Opinions Editor June 27, 2023

The threat the climate crisis poses is catastrophic. Yet, as our window of time to act closes, the U.S. has yet to take serious measures to fight climate change. More than 99 percent of the scientific...

Professor Pamela Bourjaily teaches her class on Wednesday, March 22. Bourjaily is teaching her students proper business writing. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Don’t fight AI in the classroom-adapt to it

Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor June 27, 2023

Students using AI to cheat has become a serious and widespread problem. You may have heard a lot about AI recently, but what is artificial intelligence? Artificial intelligence can be best described...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.

Opinion | The Student First Act had good intentions, but bad results

Aaron El-Kerdani, Opinions Columnist June 20, 2023

Good ideas hinge on execution, not the concept.  On January 24th, 2023, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 68 into law. HF 68 is also known as the “Student First Act” (SFA), the purpose...

A pride flag is seen during the 2023 Pride Parade & Festival in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Opinion | Corporations should be standing for pride

Sophia Meador, Opinions Contributor June 20, 2023

I have been a barista at Starbucks since May 2020. In years prior, stores have shown support for the LGBTQ+ community during pride month with flags, encouraging messages, media campaigns and themed decor.  This...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Nov. 8, 2022.

Opinion | The wrong way to address sexual orientation and gender identity education in schools

Evan Weidl, Opinions Editor June 13, 2023

Iowa is going in the opposite direction of where it should be when it comes to addressing gender identity and sexual orientation education in public schools. Recently, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into...

Cropped view of repairman with broken arm and bandage on white background

Opinion | Our Healthcare System isn’t Doing Enough

Aaron El-Kerdani, Opinions Columnist June 13, 2023

Money corrupts everything it touches, even your own health. I and many other citizens of this country are unsatisfied with our health care system. How do you take a simple idea like “When someone...

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