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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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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...

Montse Fuentes speaks during the provost forum on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Editorial: New provost must commit fully to UI mission

DI Editorial Board March 5, 2019

After two years without a permanent provost, the University of Iowa has selected Montserrat Fuentes to assume the role, ending the search that commenced a year ago. The UI has lacked administrative stability...

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...

(Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The Doctor Is In: You need to know how to prevent opioid overdose, even if you don’t use opioids

March 3, 2019

It is extremely unlikely that a physician will ever advise you to use prescription medications or illicit drugs for recreational use, not as prescribed, or for the purpose of intoxication. Yet, we know...

Jaimes: Understanding the opinions section

Jaimes: Understanding the opinions section

Marina Jaimes, Opinions Editor March 3, 2019

In an era dominated by “fake news” allegations toward the media and toward facts that strike negative chords with readers, it is important to establish fact from opinion. That being said, opinions...

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

Shaw: #DoesUIowaLoveMe? Maybe not, but there’s hope for a future where it does

Nichole Shaw, Opinions Columnist March 3, 2019

On Feb. 25 at around 8 p.m., a slew of students took to social media to share their experiences of mistreatment, discrimination, and inequality under #DoesUIowaLoveMe. Their outcry came as a response to...

Cartoon: Earls Tea on: laundry

Cartoon: Earl’s Tea on: laundry

Haley Triem, Cartoonist March 1, 2019

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