College papers face funding cuts and political pressure
In a national trend, college student newspapers face funding cuts and political scrutiny amid an open season on higher education. The piece cites Kansas University and Columbia University, notes harassment risks for student journalists, and argues for training changes to protect reporters and ensure accurate campus coverage.
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U.S
Kansas University
Kansan
Trump
Cos
Columbia University
Iowa
Northeastern University School of Journalism
Poynter
Grinnell College
Rtmeysa
Community Letters critique and pool design debate in Iowa City
Deb Tunwall argues the time of fear headline misleads about immigration paperwork issues and criticizes Iowa City's new City Park Pool design. She urges evidence based concerns and preservation of an aging residents’ aquatic needs with zero entry options and more inclusive features.
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Iowa City
Parks and Recreation Department
Iowa City Council
Tod
University of Iowa
Oak Grove
Upper City
Deb Tunwall
Tax hike on safer nicotine would hurt Iowans
Jason Semprini argues SF 638 would raise taxes on e cigarettes and nicotine pouches, pushing users back to cigarettes. He notes global health authorities support safer alternatives and warns higher taxes ignore relative harm, penalize quitters, and hit rural Iowa communities hardest. He calls for policies to expand access to safer options and fund cessation programs.
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Senate
Royal College of Physicians
Public Health England
National Bureau of Economic Research
Iowa
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Scarlet & Black
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Newspaper Association
Iowa College Media Association
Stratton
Community Letters
Roustelep Ex
Joe Heller
Green Bay
Doonesbury
Garry Trudeau
Han
Mallard Fillmore
Bruce Tinsley
HS Svat
Jason Semprini
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