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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 pride flag is seen during the 2023 Pride Parade & Festival in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Opinion | Making the Day of (No) Silence heard

Morgan Brunner, Opinions Columnist May 7, 2025

Every year in early April, people across the country gather to recognize and participate in the Day of (No) Silence. On this day, student-led participants take a vow of silence to protest bullying...

A tassel sits on a graduates head during the University of Iowa's spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

Opinion | “It’s hard to care when I’m so close to the end”: “Senioritis” is hitting hard.

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist May 6, 2025

Senioritis. The notorious upperclassman bug that brings about poor grades, bad decisions, and a lack of overall motivation has finally arrived in Iowa City. And despite my best intentions, the “sickness”...

A young girl waves her flag as she watches the parade during the annual 4thFest in Coralville on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Opinion | Economic inequality isn’t going away anytime soon

Muskan Mehta, Opinions Editor May 6, 2025

The world will never be completely equal. And maybe it shouldn’t be — let me explain. Egalitarianism, the idea of equality for all, certainly seems morally right. Or at least “inequality”...

An Iowa City Police Department squad car sits in the department garage on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Opinion | Reconsider the Iowa City Police Department’s funding

Julia Anderson, Opinions Contributor May 5, 2025

Since the Black Lives Matter, or BLM, movement gained ground in 2020, the discussion of reforms to police practices nationally has gained prominent public attention. There have been many proposals...

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Opinion | The trick to getting out of a rut: wonderful whimsy

Abigail Jones, Opinions Contributor May 1, 2025

Wake up. Go to class. Study. Go to bed. Repeat. We’re at the point in the semester where nearly everyone has reached burnout with the monotonous schedule of daily life and classes, especially...

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Opinion | Liberalism needs to get offline

Julia Anderson, Opinions Contributor April 29, 2025

Despite being the liberal hub of the state, Iowa City talked me off of that theoretical ledge. Coming from an incredibly rural town deep in the conservative South, most of my knowledge of what liberalism...

Photo illustration of a doll scrolling on Tinder.

Opinion | We will always lose the dating game

Morgan Brunner, Opinions Columnist April 29, 2025

Former relationships were built on meeting through families, friends, sending each other letters, showing up to each other’s front door with flowers, and letting your parents know you’ll have your...

Opinion | The importance of planet positivity

Opinion | The importance of planet positivity

Abigail Jones, Opinion Columnist April 28, 2025

Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased by nearly 50 percent. Ocean acidity levels have increased by 30 percent. The combined ice mass of...

Opinion | Are all depictions of Native American mascots innately offensive? Let’s talk about it.

Opinion | Are all depictions of Native American mascots innately offensive? Let’s talk about it.

Cole Walker, Opinions Columnist April 23, 2025

I unequivocally condemn the use of insensitive or innately offensive imagery and language to promote academic institutions and athletic teams.  The use of inconsiderate images, costumes, and language...

Iowa City Council member Oliver Weilein speaking during the “Hands Off!” protest in downtown Iowa City on April 5, 2025. This was a part of a nationwide anti-Trump protest and over a thousand attendees showed up.

Opinion | If you can’t beat them, be them

Julia Anderson, Opinions Contributor April 22, 2025

The recent election of Iowa City City Council member Oliver Weilein is a massive win for progressives and represents a blueprint for a new approach to government — a progressive approach we should...

Opinion | It’s time to switch the media narrative

Opinion | It’s time to switch the media narrative

Morgan Brunner, Opinions Columnist April 22, 2025

If we want to see positive change, the world needs more positive narratives surrounding prevalent issues. Accusations and complaints will never change the status quo. Take climate change, for example....

Elon Musk shakes a wrestlers hand during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on Saturday, March. 22, 2025. The NCAA Championships ended with Penn States fourth consecutive victory at 177.0, Nebraska in second 117.0, Oklahoma State in third 102.5, and Iowa in fourth 81.0.

Opinion | Elon Musk and Grimes’ breakup is a microcosm for the political climate of romantic relationships

Haya Hussain, Opinions Contributor April 22, 2025

In 2021, Claire Boucher, or Grimes, made the entire internet cringe when she posed with the Communist Manifesto for a photoshoot. Satire or not, the experimental, alien-obsessed, gender-defying artist...

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