Opinion
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‘America First’ has precendents in isolationism
If you asked President Donald Trump if he was an isolationist, you would almost certainly hear a defensive “No!” Trump is a president who has...
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Sending a Message: Take these steps to contact elected officials
Have you ever felt so strongly about a topic that you wanted to make a change? Well, while none of us are in political positions...
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Transfer of public lands to states bad for sportsmen
There are few things the federal government is good for these days, and even then, it’s usually filled with wasteful spending and bureaucracy. Most of...
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Weed less dangerous than other legalized substances
Marijuana, dope, weed, pot, jazz cabbage, the Devil’s lettuce, bud or whatever you might call it should be legalized within all states. Why? It’s healthier...
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Traffic cameras increase driver accountability, safety
Two pieces of legislation are making their way through the Iowa Senate at the moment. One would ban traffic-enforcement cameras in the state of Iowa,...
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Ninth grade too early for life decisions
It’s the second semester of the school year, and it’s that time again for students to start planning their short-term and long-term futures. Based on...
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What does Black History Month mean to you?
“To me Black History Month is about getting in touch with my roots and learning more about the past, things that have strengthened us and...
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Berkeley riot misrepresents legitimate voices from left
“Riots are self defeating and socially destructive.” This quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. perfectly and precisely articulates the problem with holding riots in the...
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Arts deserve public funding
As President Donald Trump prepares to make dramatic cuts to programs across the nation, his new “blueprint for balance” includes plans on cutting back funding...
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Aim for balance between life-simplifying gadget and ample time to simply live free of gadgets
At the turn of the 20th century, the evolution of technology has been one the fastest ones to date. Technological advances such as electricity,...
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Phone ban or same old rule? How does Iowa’s new law look inside Cedar Falls classrooms
If you step into a classroom at Cedar Falls High School these days—or really, any classroom in Iowa—you might think you accidentally walked into a library… or a witness...
