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Columnist Jacob Mauren explains how a leaked opinion draft from the Supreme Court highlights some of the most frustrating flaws in our political system. 

Mauren: Supreme Court shocks

Jacob Mauren
May 3, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren pins down what makes Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, so unlikeable in his eyes. 

Mauren: The hubris of Elon Musk

Jacob Mauren
April 25, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren explains why Twitter is not the platform for free speech. 

Mauren: Free speech and Twitter

Jacob Mauren
April 18, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren explains the precarious position Iowa Democrats are in.

Mauren: Iowa Democrats face rough waters

Jacob Mauren
April 11, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren questions what to do with Russia after the brutal war in Ukraine comes to an end. 

Mauren: What do we do with Russia when this ends?

Jacob Mauren
April 5, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren says the Department of Justice must hold Trump and his allies accountable for their actions leading up to the events of Jan. 6. 

Mauren: Department of Justice needs to take action

Jacob Mauren
March 28, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren encourages Cyclones to appreciate where our basketball teams are right now. 

Mauren: Appreciate the greatness

Jacob Mauren
March 22, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren questions where Putin can go from here. 

Mauren: Where is Putin’s off-ramp?

Jacob Mauren
March 8, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren discusses feeling a sense of helplessness as war rages in Ukraine. 

Mauren: Feeling helpless about Ukraine

Jacob Mauren
March 1, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren warns of our modern evil figures, such as Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. 

Mauren: Evil men did not go extinct

Jacob Mauren
February 22, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren questions why so much of Iowas corn crop goes to the production of ethanol. 

Mauren: Why are we still growing ethanol?

Jacob Mauren
February 15, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren laments the loss of Iowas native wildlife and prairies. 

Mauren: Thinking about the state we lost

Jacob Mauren
February 7, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren criticizes Gov. Reynolds push for parent access and control of learning materials in schools. 

Mauren: Reynolds plan for transparency could lead to washing of history

Jacob Mauren
January 31, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren explains why the U.S. and NATO must stand their ground against Russian aggression toward Ukraine.

Mauren: U.S. cannot blink in the face of Russian aggression

Jacob Mauren
January 25, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren explains why video games are an important medium for intricate and detailed storytelling and art. 

Mauren: Video games, the under-appreciated medium for art and storytelling

Jacob Mauren
January 18, 2022
Columnist Jacob Mauren urges everyone to tune into the final Formula 1 race Sunday. 

Mauren: Why you need to watch F1 this weekend

Jacob Mauren
December 6, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren discusses the recent whirlwind of college football coaching news and rumors. 

Mauren: College football goes haywire

Jacob Mauren
November 30, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren explains how the United States needs to be prepared to face off against Russia and Chinas growing power. 

Mauren: U.S. must be ready for power competition

Jacob Mauren
November 16, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren recalls the euphoria surrounding Iowa States win against Texas on Nov. 6. Iowa State football players huddle together before their game against the University of Texas on Nov. 6.

Mauren: The perfect night of football

Jacob Mauren
November 9, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren discusses how our political discourse has become controlled by nonsense and straw man arguments. 

Mauren: Governing nonsense

Jacob Mauren
November 2, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren wants rumors about Matt Campbell leaving Iowa States football program to stop.

Mauren: Stop with the Campbell rumors

Jacob Mauren
October 25, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren will not forgive Texas and Oklahoma for leaving the Big 12.

Mauren: Why I won’t forgive Oklahoma and Texas

Jacob Mauren
October 19, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren examines key issues with the release of the Battlefield 2042 open beta. 

Mauren: “Battlefield 2042” forgets its roots

Jacob Mauren
October 11, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren breaks down the consequences of Facebook and explains why the app would be better off if it never came back online. 

Mauren: I wish Facebook stayed down

Jacob Mauren
October 4, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren tells Cyclone football fans not to jump on the doom bandwagon and instead focus on the teams potential. 

Mauren: Pump the brakes on the doom bandwagon

Jacob Mauren
September 27, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren criticizes Gov. Reynolds hypocritical approach to the idea of small government. 

Mauren: No small government for Kim Reynolds

Jacob Mauren
September 20, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren analyzes the Saturday Cy-Hawk game. 

Mauren: These are not the Clones you are looking for

Jacob Mauren
September 13, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren analyzes the state football teams gameplays. 

Mauren: Week one sees misleading outings of Cy-Hawk teams

Jacob Mauren
September 6, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren analyzes the forthcoming Big 12 fate. 

Mauren: Navigating a new era

Jacob Mauren
August 30, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren analyzes the presidential decision of removing troops from Afghanistan. 

Mauren: Processing Afghanistan

Jacob Mauren
August 23, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren hopes Democrats can lead the nation with strong leadership. 

Mauren: Time to see if Democrats can lead

Jacob Mauren
April 19, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren encourages readers to watch Godzilla vs. Kong.

Mauren: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ is the ridiculous movie you need to see

Jacob Mauren
April 12, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren explains what is in President Joe Bidens infrastructure bill. 

Mauren: Not your grandpa’s infrastructure bill

Jacob Mauren
April 6, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren tells about the shootings that have happened in his life, as well as one he almost experienced. 

Mauren: There has to be something better

Jacob Mauren
March 29, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren recognizes the difficulty of maintaining ones schedule and mental health without a spring break. 

Mauren: No break in sight

Jacob Mauren
March 22, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren foresees a Republican failure after various Republican senators chose to leave office and Donald Trump takes the Republican throne. 

Mauren: 2022 is blue wave or bust for Dems

Jacob Mauren
March 15, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren deems the filibuster an inadequate procedure in legislation. 

Mauren: Its time to say goodbye to the filibuster

Jacob Mauren
March 8, 2021
Columnist Jacob Mauren analyzes why the Republican Party needs a new political face for the 2024 election and why their reasons to keep Trump is a mistake. 

Mauren: GOP missed their stop on the Trump train

Jacob Mauren
March 1, 2021

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