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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

Catlett Dining Hall as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

Laursen: UI dining can be different

Lucee Laursen, Opinions Editor December 4, 2018

It seems like just yesterday I was filling out my dorm survey to pair me with my freshman-year roommate. I remember I had only visited the UI once before, so when it came to choosing our dorm room, I let...

Kumar: Poverty and homelessness persists in Iowa City

Kumar: Poverty and homelessness persists in Iowa City

Michelle Kumar, Opinions Columnist December 4, 2018

Walking around downtown Iowa City, you’re bound to notice a few things: the construction on the Pedestrian Mall, the holiday decorations, and people on street corners asking for money. While the holiday...

Cartoon: Wooly Winter Blues

Cartoon: Wooly Winter Blues

Braedyn Dochterman, Cartoonist December 4, 2018

The FilmScene theater screen is shown Dec. 10, 2015.

Hegde: To screen or not to screen

Suchaeta Hegde, Opinions Columnist December 3, 2018

Over Thanksgiving break, I watched the acclaimed movie Sixteen Candles for the first time. The movie has been praised for being a classic, with Molly Ringwald’s authentic portrayal of a frustrated adolescent...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Newby: Higher education directly affects success

Taylor Newby, Opinion Columnist December 3, 2018

With the end of the semester arriving in a wave of study groups and test preparation, the question arises of whether this is all worth it. The tight schedules, high-pressure courses, and countless hours...

The Old Capitol is seen with the Iowa Homecoming Corn Statue in front on Thursday, October 18, 2018.

In Their Own Words: Why do Illinois students choose Iowa over in-state universities?

Marina Jaimes, Opinion Columnist December 2, 2018

A 2017 student profile of all University of Iowa students showed that 6,117 of the UI’s students come from Illinois, the second most populous state after Iowa’s 19,200 in-state students. With out-of-state...

Weigel: Health screenings can help students

Weigel: Health screenings can help students

Zach Weigel, Opinion Columnist December 2, 2018

Last week, I wrote about how the Second Amendment — the right to bear (fire)arms — has largely remained intact while other freedoms, such as freedom of speech and freedom to assemble, have been significantly...

Cartoon: Brotherly Love

Cartoon: Brotherly Love

A.J. Bouland, Cartoonist November 29, 2018

Sharukh Hasan and Ariana Dewan are fed in Mehndi Nights pre-wedding ceremony in the Old Capitol Mall on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. The Pakistani Student Alliance and the South Asian Student Alliance sponsored the event.

Hegde: UI students should embrace diversity

Suchaeta Hegde, Opinion Columnist November 29, 2018

It is the middle of the day. You are scrolling through Facebook or Instagram — pick your favorite — and see an organization promoting a cultural event. What are the chances that you will look into...

Benches are seen at the Ped Mall on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

Banerjee: New Ped Mall benches discriminate against homeless


Anna Banerjee, Opinion Columnist November 29, 2018

The Pedestrian Mall construction, which began with the adoption of the plans in 2014, has been an ongoing presence for some time now. According to the city’s website, the project was undertaken in part...

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