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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

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President Barack Obama discusses energy plans during his visit to Newton, Iowa at the Trinity Structural Towers on April 22, 2009.  The warehouse was once occupied by Maytag before it closed in 2006 and then was bought by Whirlpool

Opinion: Even Obama isn’t for political correctness

Jason O'Day, Columnist November 5, 2019

During a speaking engagement with his foundation in Chicago last week, President Obama denounced wokeness and cancel culture. “You know, this idea of purity and you’re never compromised and you’re...

Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk speaks to an audience during his “Culture War” tour at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

Opinion: Honest discussion and debate needs to replace political grifting

Peyton Downing, Columnist November 4, 2019

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk visited the University of Iowa Oct. 23 on his “Culture War Tour,” in which he talked about how he believes society is failing the younger generation. While it’s...

Opinion: Curing disabilities is too complicated currently

Opinion: Curing disabilities is too complicated currently

Ally Pronina, Columnist November 4, 2019

Throughout history, scientists have made many breakthroughs. One currently controversial one is curing genetic diseases. Are the potential risks worth the benefits? Is it a question of accepting people...

The Latino Native American Cultural Center is seen on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2019.

Opinion: New residence-hall community will enhance college experience for Latinx students

Mariana Garces, Columnist November 4, 2019

The University of Iowa announced a new Living Learning Community called Unidos would be offered for students who identity as Latinx starting next fall. As a Colombian native, this news made me extremely...

This image released by Focus Features shows Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman in a scene from "Harriet," in theaters on Nov. 1.

Opinion: It’s about time Harriet Tubman’s story was told — but not like this

Emily Creery, Columnist November 3, 2019

Powerful. Emotionally riveting. Applause inducing. Harriet has brought in the crowds for its opening weekend — only a mere 107 years after her death. “Hero” seems like too small of a word for...

Gawker founder Nick Denton walks out of the courthouse on March 18, 2016 in St. Petersburg Florida.

Opinion: Profit seeking forced Deadspin to spin out

Anna Banerjee, Contributor November 3, 2019

Deadspin was found dead in the water when a memo released Oct. 28 telling the staff to “stick to sports” lead to the entire editorial staff quitting the sports blog en masse. It’s impossible to consider...

christmas decorations

Opinion: It’s never too early to begin Christmas preparations

Krystin Langer, Columnist October 31, 2019

There are two types of people when it comes to the celebration of the holiday season. There are those that begin zealously blasting Christmas music the day after Halloween and the grinches that scoff at...

Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), Wichita (Emma Stone), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) and Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) appear in a scene from "Zombieland: Double Tap."

Opinion: Zombieland: Double Tap is fun, but yet another unnecessary sequel

Emily Creery, Columnist October 31, 2019

Tallahassee, Columbus, Wichita, and Little Rock are back at it 10 years later in Zombieland: Double Tap. Between killing zombies and taking over the White House, our favorite unlikely heroes are the throwback...

Citizens of all ages participate in the Climate Strike walk. The Iowa City Climate Strike march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: UI communities are lacking in climate action

Becca Bright, Columnist October 30, 2019

In our political landscape, climate change is the most critical issue, yet it is the most neglected. Iowa City is home to a major university and has a front-row seat to presidential campaigns. Knowing...

Eddie Murphy stars as Rudy Ray Moore, a struggling performer who strikes it big with a larger-than-life persona in "Dolemite is My Name." [Netflix]

Opinion: Dolemite Is My Name dances the line between blaxploitation and empowerment

Emily Creery, Columnist October 29, 2019

Admittedly, I was unable to grasp the draw of Dolemite Is My Name before watching the film — having seen the trailer dozens of times — but I allowed myself to be swept up into the story, and I left...

Opinion: Halloween and politics are a toxic mix

Opinion: Halloween and politics are a toxic mix

Krystin Langer, Columnist October 29, 2019

Celebrating Halloween in college is a big change from the innocent trick-or-treating that most of us likely engaged in throughout our childhood. While many still wear celebratory costumes, the ensembles...

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in Washington, D.C., on April 11, 2018.

Opinion: Facebook needs to be a bastion of free expression

Jason O'Day, Columnist October 28, 2019

Facebook is probably the most ubiquitous space for sharing information in modern society. Fortunately, Zuckerberg’s recent speech at Georgetown University seems to indicate that he generally understands...

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