Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
8 hours ago by DI Editorial Board
The recent floods came at the worst possible time for Iowa's economy, with the national economy already in peril . However, not all of Iowa's economic troubles are attributable to outside forces. As it turns out, wasteful spending and corporate handouts continue to plague Iowa's already struggling financial infrastructure - the result of legislation drafted within the state's own borders.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
1 day ago by DI Sports Staff
The presumptive Democratic nominee, Sen. Barack Obama, came out in support of a House bill this week that would grant immunity to telecommunications companies that participated in warrantless wiretaps. This is a poor decision and a step in the wrong direction for a candidate who suggests that he is representative of a change in government.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
1 day ago by Tyler Vogler
That time of the year is upon us again. It's that dreaded week where young adults from all over the country trek to a small plot outside Bushnell to camp out and listen to the live bands at the Cornerstone Festival.
I was minding my own business in the toothpaste aisle of everyone's favorite one-stop-shopping outlet when I suddenly found myself in a conversation with a polite elderly woman.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
2 days ago by Sarah Zeeck
Another baby boom may be upon us: 17 young girls between the ages of 15 and 17 from Gloucester High School in Gloucester, Mass. are expecting babies this summer after agreeing to become pregnant and raise their children together.
And they are not completely alone - according to the Centers for Disease Control, the number of teenage girls - specifically 15 to 19-year-olds - is on the rise.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
2 days ago
Two of the June 26 Supreme Court rulings - both decided 5-4, with the same alignment of justices - concerned the Constitution's first two amendments. One ruling benefits Barack Obama by not reviving the dormant debate about gun control. The other embarrasses John McCain by underscoring discordance between his deeds and his promises.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
2 days ago by Ed Komenda
Former President Bill Clinton and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama recently severed an apparent "silent treatment" that ran strong for the length of the campaign. And in perhaps even bigger news, Hillary Clinton recently stated she has merged paths with her ex-rival.
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