Millions of women from all walks of life celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 — a day meant to inspire and strengthen all women. But when some women who had embraced the feminist label tried to join their ranks holding pro-life signs, they were berated. The day was supposed to represent the pride all...
I write in response to Kate Patrick’s article, “Talk money to me: Get a savings account,” in the March 9 edition of the Collegian. Patrick said, “If you want to save for retirement effectively and have cash on hand in an emergency, open a savings account.” I agree that a savings account is a good...
After years of disdaining identity politics, Republicans are now taking part in the game — and employing affirmative action policies like the ones they’re known for scorning. In February, Sen. Mark Chelgren, R-ottumwa, filed legislation that would require Iowa’s public universities to consider professors’ political affiliation when hiring, and to reject a prospective professor whose...
During last week’s campus lockdown, The Collegian website published the name of a former student who allegedly posed a threat to campus. Soon after, The Collegian removed the name, recognizing that it had not been confirmed by the administration. Since then, the newspaper refrained from printing the name, returning to a longstanding policy of not...
The debate about the Christ Chapel construction is over. Donors have graciously gifted more than $24 million to build a gathering place for the whole student body to pray, celebrate, and host grand events. For such an endeavor, the amount of construction taking over the quad is appropriate. It’s true that students have found this...