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Trump spoke at a rally in 2016 in Cedar Rapids.

A politician for president

Emma Brustkern, Print Entertainment Editor February 15, 2018

After Oprah Winfrey’s rousing speech at the Golden Globes, I saw the words “Oprah 2020” over and over on my Twitter feed. The idea of an Oprah presidency seemed good at first glance (will she still...

Gifting chocolate is a popular way to show affection on Valentine's Day.

10 reasons why Valentine’s Day is the worst

Oliva Dachtler and Lucy Polyak February 14, 2018

1) People shouldn't need a holiday to show love. If you’re only doing something to make your significant other happy once every February, you’re doing something wrong. Healthy relationships take a...

Author Fenna Semken posing with flowers on her recent vacation, yet another part of her life that she has found happiness in.

51 ways to be happy

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2018

After a day of long emails, a hard test or getting rejected, happiness can be hard to grasp. The little things, most of the time, can add up to make even a hard day a good one, but when the small bits...

As technology becomes more and more prevalent, humans are becoming machines. Design by Selina Hua.

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Fatima Kammona, News Editor December 22, 2017

Dear reader, I am no longer a teenager, no longer a human, no longer a child of my parents, but instead a machine of society running on a 24-hour clock. I am no longer taught how to be a good person...

Controversy over whether one should say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" has arisen recently, and more awareness has been brought to it.

“Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy Holidays”

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor December 20, 2017

When out shopping for the holiday seasons, I often hear “Have a Merry Christmas” or other comments regarding Christmas presents and celebrations from retail workers and customers alike. Coming from...

Recently, minority representation in the media has been increasing, but it's still not enough. Graphic by Ting Gao.

Represent!

Ting Gao, Reporter November 29, 2017

Right now, the United States is the most diverse it has ever been. More than forty million Americans were born in another country, with the vast majority of them coming from countries like Mexico, China,...

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You’re no different

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter November 28, 2017

In a dimly-lit café, Cyrus confessed he wasn’t happy for his friend. She was officially together with the guy she liked, and he was jealous. When Buffy, his other friend, asked if he liked her, he shook...

Stores begin to prepare for the Black Friday madness coming on this Friday, the 24th

An open letter to all Black Friday shoppers

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor November 22, 2017

Trying on everything in the store and not buying anything I get that you love the clothes and want to make sure they fit, but spending 20 minutes in one of four fitting rooms on the craziest day of the...

The (al)most wonderful time of the year

The (al)most wonderful time of the year

Lucy Polyak, Columns Editor October 23, 2017

For absolutely as long as I can remember, my favorite part of the year has been the month of December and the time leading up to it. I’ve always loved the chilly weather and the festive spirit around...

The current obesity rate in Iowa is 32%, which is 11% more than it was in 2000.

Healthy choices and healthy lifestyles

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor October 15, 2017

One subject of great importance that should be our choice is how to stay physically active.  Although we are sometimes told what choices to make, our health should be our choice. Healthy lifestyles choices...

This movement was created after George Zimmerman, who was acquitted for the murder of 17 year old Trayvon Martin in 2012.

Black lives matter vs. all lives matter

Fatima Kammona, News Editor September 20, 2017

"Whose streets? Our streets!": this chant is a reference to the fact that black people are often criminalized simply for existing in their own neighborhoods and is chanted by the Black Lives Matter movement....

Torrid, in the Coral Ridge Mall, is popular for its plus-size trendy clothing.

Plus-sized problems

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor September 18, 2017

Even if you don’t keep up on all the latest fashion trends religiously, there’s a good chance you heard about one of the most important events in the fashion world: New York Fashion Week (NYFW). NYFW...

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