The Iowa State Legislature has attacked its trans residents by writing laws that attack their existence, including removing their civil rights protections. Iowans from across the state have voiced their opposition to this bill.
Opinion: The University of Iowa must do more to protect its marching band and performers
When a student dies under the university’s watch, it should become the concern of the entire student body. That is why, despite not being a member of the Hawkeye Marching Band or a student-athlete, I write today to call for more robust protocols and protections in the future to safeguard the health of some of the most dedicated and hardworking student-athletes on campus: the Hawkeye Marching Band. It’s worth comparing what happened on September 5th to a similar tragedy that happened recently at Arizona State. This involved a draft pick, Matthew Mayich, who collapsed from heat exhaustion during an intense … Continued
