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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

Louis C.K. arrives at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 28, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Dennis Van Tine/UPPA/Zuma Press/TNS)

Shaw: Racial stereotypes? They can be a riot.

Nichole Shaw, Opinions Columnist February 10, 2019

Comedians have a history of making racially charged jokes, dating back to popular acceptance of them following the end of the Civil War in 1865. The adoption of harmful stereotypes in minstrel shows pushed...

Participants dance during Dance Marathon 25 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday February 2, 2019

Guest Opinion: Why Dance Marathon is overrated

February 8, 2019

As a junior at the University of Iowa, Dance Marathon 25 was my first such experience. If someone asked my reason for joining Dance Marathon 25 this year, the answer would be simple: I wanted to attend...

Male judge in a courtroom striking the gavel (Dreamstime/TNS)

Jaimes: Is revamping the judicial process in Iowa just partisan politics? Not really.

Marina Jaimes, Opinions Columnist February 7, 2019

On Monday, a proposal to modify the merit-based judicial selection system in Iowa was introduced by Republican legislators. The new plan aims to give accountability back to the voters by allowing only...

Newby: Brief counseling brings help to students’ healing journey

Newby: Brief counseling brings help to students’ healing journey

Taylor Newby, Opinions Columnist February 7, 2019

Nearly 85 percent of college students have reported feeling overwhelmed to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Meanwhile, 40 million American adults grappling with some form of anxiety experienced...

Andrew Wheeler during his confirmation hearing to be Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency before the United States Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works on Capitol Hill on Nov. 8, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Alex Edelman/CNP/Zuma Press/TNS)

Helton: The Environmental Protection Agency no longer protects the environment

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist February 6, 2019

It’s not all clear skies at the Environmental Protection Agency. I’ve written before about the EPA’s massively harmful deregulation moves and unsustainable politics. I could write more about acting...

Haus of Eden performer Mx. Divine poses for a portrait at Studio 13 on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

Neal: Have we gentrified drag culture for LGBTQ+ and POC communities?

Noah Neal, Opinions Columnist February 6, 2019

Dating back to the early 19th century, drag and blackface were used in minstrel shows and vaudeville to mock and oppress African American women. This blatant form of mockery was seen as entertainment....

A stack of one dollar bills is one of the essential items for preparing yourself for the next big earthquake.  (Ricardo DeAratanha/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Banerjee: BuzzFeed’s moneymaking scheme will shock you

Anna Banerjee, Opinions Columnist February 5, 2019

On Jan. 25, BuzzFeed, a prominent entertainment company, laid off the entirety of the National News and National Security desks in the name of focusing on “content that is working,” according to CEO...

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Neal: Politics and The Post: what should their connection be?

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist February 5, 2019

For as long as I can remember I’ve been taught that questions are good. Being inquisitive is how one learns — and sometimes, being inquisitive means challenging those I don’t always agree with....

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