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Opinion Columnist Emerson Slomka explains the role gamification plays in blurring the lines between the work and play dichotomy.

Is gamification the future of productivity?

EMERSON SLOMKA Feb 3, 2020

In our society, there’s an interesting dichotomy that exists in our daily lives: work and play. Work is the necessary evil that pays the bills, while play is keeps us motivated and amused in-between...

Sports Editor Colin Horning discusses the decisions Democrats must make regarding the upcoming 2020 elections. He says the biggest obstacle is deciding between political ideologies within the Democratic party. South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg (above) and former Vice President Joe Biden are described as left-of-center, whereas Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are described as falling towards the far-left.

Values might prove obstacle for Dems in 2020

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Jan 30, 2020

Living in Iowa during a presidential election year means that escaping the relentless barrage of political content is virtually impossible. We’re constantly bombarded with advertisements from a seemingly...

Former NBA Player Kobe Bryant

Don’t take life for granted

ABIGAIL BENNETHUM Jan 30, 2020

On Sunday, Jan. 28, we all got the devastating news of the deaths of Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and several others. It was a shock to the nation, and the effects are still rippling throughout this week....

Opinion Columnist Mohammed Rawwas discusses the recent assassination of Qasem Soleimani and the reactions from various Democratic presidential candidates. He says through his response, Bernie Sanders has demonstrated that he is the best choice for president.

Dems respond to Soleimani killing

MOHAMMED RAWWAS Jan 27, 2020

The assassination of Qasem Soleimani on January 3 by the Trump administration had quite the revelatory effect on the Democratic primary; for once, it centered a discussion on foreign policy that is oft-ignored...

Meghan Markle and unethical journalism practices

ABIGAIL BENNETHUM Jan 27, 2020

In October of 2019, I wrote a piece on Meghan Markle’s interview with Tom Bradby. It was an interview that changed a lot of people’s perspectives on what it means to be in the spotlight. This heartbreaking...

Guest column: Invest in yourself

Guest Column Jan 23, 2020

Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Megan Bradford, a senior public relations major with a minor in marketing. “Investing in yourself is the best investment you can ever make.”...

Wellness Services: Join the Joyful Mover movement

Wellness Services: Join the “Joyful Mover” movement

Guest Column Jan 23, 2020

Editor’s Note: The following guest column was submitted by Student Wellness Services. January is a season of New Year resolutions, revamps and new aspirations. One of the most common topics that surfaces...

Opinion columnist Taylor Lien discusses NBCs Peacock streaming service, as well as its predecessor, Seeso.

NBC already had Peacock, it was called Seeso

TAYLOR LIEN Jan 16, 2020

Early last year, NBC announced it would be launching Peacock, a streaming service with a nod to their iconic logo. This was seen by many as NBC’s foray into streaming coming after the launch of Apple...

Opinion columnist Emerson Slomka argues that electronics and video games in the classroom can be beneficial to childrens learning.

Should video games be allowed in the classroom?

EMERSON SLOMKA Jan 16, 2020

When you first step into an elementary school classroom, one of the first things to catch your eye is usually a list of rules. Most of what you see is expected; after all, very few classrooms allow disruptive...

Opinion Columnist Mohammed Rawwas discusses the current military coup in Latin America. He argues that Bernie Sanders is the best candidate because he has received endorsements from a handful of Latin American leaders.

U.S. needs a pro-Latin America president

MOHAMMED RAWWAS Dec 12, 2019

Evo Morales was the first indigenous president to be elected in Bolivia and his social democratic policies greatly reduced poverty and illiteracy rates in the country. He also worked to combat racism and...

LTE: Board of Regents must listen to its students

Letter to the Editor Dec 12, 2019

Editor’s Note: The following letter was submitted by the Iowa Student Action organization. Dear Mr. Richards, Mrs. Cownie, Mr. Barker, Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Boettger, Mr. Dakovich, Mrs. Dunkel, Mr. Leist,...

Opinion Columnist Abigail Bennethum discusses advancements in self-driving vehicle technology. Pictured above is a self-driving car from Google.

Are self-driving vehicles safe?

ABIGAIL BENNETHUM Dec 9, 2019

In today’s society, there is some form of advanced technology meant to make your life more efficient. The unifying goal of new technology is usually to better the function of society by implementing...

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