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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Students shoot hoops on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. UISG hosted tables where students could register to vote.

Weigel: What is behind the ideological bias in UISG?

Zach Weigel, Opinion Columnist September 4, 2018

In June, the undergraduate UI Student Government released an internal report that detailed the demographic makeup of UISG. Members answered a variety of questions such as what race, socio-economic status,...

Sen. John McCain receives the applause from the audience before beginning a foreign policy address to the World Affairs Council in Los Angeles in March 2008 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. He talked about a collaborative foreign policy with input of allies abroad that differs from the go-it-alone approach of President Bush. (Annie Wells/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Banerjee: Political obligation in a post-McCain world

Anna Banerjee, Opinion Columnist September 3, 2018

On Aug. 25, prominent Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., died a day after his family announced that he would no longer receive cancer treatment. The senator had long made his career on the basis of providing civility...

Guest Opinion: The UI Labor Center and its educational mission for Iowans

Guest Opinion: The UI Labor Center and its educational mission for Iowans

Shelton Stromquist September 3, 2018

The UI central administration and the state Board of Regents have recently moved to close a number of centers and programs at the University of Iowa without consulting staff in the programs or the constituencies...

Tambel Thoma from Chicago tailgates before a football game in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Yerington: Being an introvert in a college-party town

Austin J. Yerington, Opinion Columnist September 3, 2018

If you have recently moved to Iowa City, it may be a bit of a shock of excitement to see a town in Iowa that doesn’t close up at 10 p.m. every day. Especially from Thursday to Sunday. Iowa City’s streets...

Jaimes: Discussion surrounding UI Labor Center closing offers only one opinion

Jaimes: Discussion surrounding UI Labor Center closing offers only one opinion

Marina Jaimes, Opinion Columnist September 3, 2018

There has been a growing amount of criticism toward the UI after it announced it would close the Labor Center. A total of $16 million cut from state funding since 2016 meant that the UI had to weigh its...

In Their Own Words: Asian representation in media

In Their Own Words: Asian representation in media

August 30, 2018

Recently, there have been numerous highly anticipated movies and television shows featuring Asian cast members in authentic roles.  After showing members of the UI community trailers for “Surina and...

Rosario: Iowa police, Legislature must address racial profiling

Isabella Rosario, Opinion Columnist August 30, 2018

“Your buddy’s giving me the idea that maybe he’s got a gun,” said Des Moines police Officer Kyle Thies. “That’s what I think.” “How?” one of the men asked. “I don’t know,” the...

People walk on the Ped Mall on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. City Council voted Tuesday to allow for an open container ordnance allowing people to take a drink from a bar into the street to accommodate for community events. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Newby: The pressing problem of street harassment

Taylor Newby, Opinion Columnist August 30, 2018

I was fumbling with a bag of frozen vegetables when I saw him sauntering down the aisle, pausing a few feet from me and my roommate. Eyeing a frozen pizza, turning it over in his hands, feigning interest,...

Kumar: STEM needs the arts and humanities

Kumar: STEM needs the arts and humanities

Michelle Kumar, Opinion Columnist August 30, 2018

In recent years, we’ve seen a push for girls to take an interest in STEM-related courses and fields. But the problem with these courses goes beyond the need for diversity in the field. Science, technology,...

Nadler: A little kindness goes a long way

Nadler: A little kindness goes a long way

Zohar Nadler, Opinion Columnist August 29, 2018

In lieu of the three local tragic deaths this past week, we must turn the adversity the UI community has experienced into empowerment. We must prioritize being kind people who are more mindful of those...

Sen. John McCain receives the applause from the audience before beginning a foreign policy address to the World Affairs Council in Los Angeles in March 2008 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. He talked about a collaborative foreign policy with input of allies abroad that differs from the go-it-alone approach of President Bush. (Annie Wells/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Mahoney: Heed John McCain’s words: ‘Let’s trust each other’

Collen Mahoney, Opinion Columnist August 29, 2018

As reported by news agencies across the United States, as well as the world, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., died on Aug. 25. His death sent shocks through the political system, and it has sparked the questions:...

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Shaw: JUUL usage is foolish considering health concerns

Nichole Shaw, Opinion Columnist August 29, 2018

It’s no secret that JUUL has become the single most successful e-cigarette on the market; its popularity has skyrocketed since its release in 2015. We even see JUULs being used right here on our campus,...

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