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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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A narrow section of the Iowa Rivers west branch is seen on May 20, 2019. The expedition, which spanned 27 days covered the entire length of the 329 mile river, sought to provide insight into issues of water quality within the state. Along the way, Daily Iowan Photojournalist Ryan Adams conducted nitrate tests of the water, talked with Iowa citizens from a diverse set of backgrounds to understand how Iowans view the issue. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: Environmental politics shouldn’t be destructive

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor September 18, 2019

There’s plenty of news and plenty of outrage about the news. Because of our rambunctious media cycle, meaningful events can get buried in all the noise. One of those under-the-radar stories was Environment...

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21:  Actor, director and producer Olivia Wilde on stage during The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences official Academy screening of "Booksmart" at the MoMA, Celeste Bartos Theater on May 21, 2019 in New York City.  (Photo by Lars Niki/Getty Images for The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences/TNS)

Opinion: Female directors are best suited for female-empowerment films

Emily Creery, Columnist September 18, 2019

As I sat down in the dead center of the theater, approximately 30 minutes before showtime, I had no big expectations for Brittany Runs A Marathon. I intended to leave somewhat empowered by the narrative...

Voters wait patiently for the caucus to start on Monday Feb. 1, 2016.

Opinion: Digitals caucuses are a no-go, it’s time to look at different options

Peyton Downing, Columnist September 16, 2019

Democratic presidential-nomination candidates are swarming Iowa leading up to our first-in-the-nation caucuses in February. However, not everyone in the Hawkeye State will be able to participate in this...

Opinion: Young people should make the effort to learn about politics

Opinion: Young people should make the effort to learn about politics

Taylor Newby, Columnist September 16, 2019

During the 2018 midterm elections, Iowa experienced its highest voter turnout in vthe last 10 years. Despite the record-breaking number of Iowans who voted, only 37.7 percent of people ages 18 to 24 showed...

Democratic presidential-nomination candidate Andrew Yang speaks during a Political Party Live event at the Yacht Club in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. During the event, presidential-nomination candidate Yang spoke about his background in the technology industry, and his plans if he wins the presidency.

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Andrew Yang needs to be more than a meme to win

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor September 16, 2019

I first heard about entrepreneur Andrew Yang the way a lot of people do: on Twitter. What started as a very longshot bid for the Democratic presidential nomination has since turned into one of the top...

Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Opinion: Volunteering isn’t always altruistic as it seems

Kasey Baller, Columnist September 15, 2019

Volunteering can give many memories and morals for a lifetime. It can help individuals discover their passions as well as lead some into a career. In the Iowa City area alone, dozens of nonprofits seek...

Iowa States offense prepares for a play during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Ruden: Iowa State win can be turning point for Iowa

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 15, 2019

Here we are again.  It feels like we’ve been here before, and that’s because we have. Iowa picked up its fifth-consecutive win over Iowa State on Sept. 14, 18-17, leaving a feeling of optimism...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

Opinion: Excessive partying isn’t worth the trade-offs

Jason O'Day, Columnist September 15, 2019

Until recently, the University of Iowa has consistently ranked among the top party schools in America. This is in large part because of alcohol consumption — a habit which certainly isn’t lacking in...

President Donald Trump walks to the podium during the Iowa GOP’s America First Dinner at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Opinion: Only one of Trump’s GOP re-nomination challengers is worth considering

Jason O'Day, Columnist September 13, 2019

I didn’t vote for Donald Trump in 2016, but his actions have pleasantly surprised me. The tax cuts, sweeping deregulation, appointment of conservative judges, increased enforcement of immigration laws,...

Supporters listen during a watch party for former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Biden emphasized his support for expanding the Affordable Care Act as opposed to Medicare for All. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Winners and losers of the third Democratic debate

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor September 13, 2019

That’s three down, and way too many to go. The third debate in the Democratic presidential-nomination race took place Thursday night. With 10 candidates on the stage, some clearly did more than others...

Students stand in line by the Aeirie tents outside of the Adler Journalism building on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. Aeirie is a sub-brand of American Eagle. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: Pop-up shops on campus damage learning environment

Anna Banerjee, Contributor September 13, 2019

Our educational experiences are marked by consumption. Whether that’s intellectual consumption performed within classrooms or the consumerist consumption performed right outside of them, campus is loaded...

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Opinion: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is the weird anime we all need

Peyton Downing, Columnist September 11, 2019

In the realm of Japanese cartoons, there are two kinds of fans — those who love JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and those who hate it. There is almost no middle ground in this regard; I would regard few pieces...

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