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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

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...

(Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

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....

Iowa City residents enjoy coffee and the quiet atmosphere at Prairie Lights on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Banerjee: Supporting local creatives is important

Anna Banerjee, Opinions Columnist February 4, 2019

A week ago, I asked people on Twitter if they would edit a piece I’ve been working on, offering to Venmo editors some money in exchange for their help. Like many college students, I don’t really make...

Old portable gramophone with female hand pin-up styled isolated, on blue background with empty space

Yerington: The vinyl resurgence of my generation

Austin J. Yerington, Opinions Columnist February 4, 2019

Vinyl records is a medium that is truly peculiar. The form of music ownership was on the decline for decades, and many thought it was even dead and gone. Yet, in the past 10 years, vinyl has made a tremendous...

R. Kelly performs during The Buffet Tour on May 7, 2016 at Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. (Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images/TNS)

Hegde: Music and its controversial creators

Suchaeta Hegde, Opinions Columnist February 4, 2019

According to Spotify’s mission statement, the music app promises to remove music that goes against its inclusive mission, which accepts “race, religion, gender” and so on. While the company removed...

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) cant catch the pass as the Los Angeles Rams Aqib Talib covers in the first quarter during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Peckman: A somewhat comprehensive glimpse into this year’s Super Bowl ads

Charles Peckman, Digital producer February 3, 2019

Mr. Peanut, Charlie Sheen, and Alex Rodriguez walk into a bar. Or a Planters commercial, rather. Betwixt the barbaric battering of human flesh and the egregious amount of gambling and alcohol consumption...

The Doctor Is In: How to take on the common cold

The Doctor Is In: How to take on the common cold

February 3, 2019

Winter means a lot of things to a lot of people — holidays, warm drinks, bitter cold that makes you count the minutes until spring, and so much more. For many in health care, though, winter means cold...

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