
MARIA KUIPER
I'm an aspiring journalist inspired by muckrakers of journalistic past. My dream is to work in the Middle East defending women's rights and exposing corruption here, there, and everywhere. I currently report on minority viewpoints, environmental issues, and local government.

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOLDS FIRST MEATLESS MONDAY AT DINING HALLS
February, 2018
A new initiative at the University of Iowa aims to help the environment in an unconventional way.

PROJECT GREEN SPRUCES UP PUBLIC SPACES AND EXPANDS GARDENS
March, 2018
Local organization Project GREEN celebrates its 50th anniversary by beautifying Iowa City and its historical landmarks.

DEAD FERRETS CAUSE UPROAR IN ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST COMMUNITIES
April, 2018
Organization Stop Animal Exploitation Now is filed an official complaint over UI’s National Ferret Resource and Research Center for the death of at least seven ferrets.

Malala Yousafzai
I speak not for myself but for those without voice... those who have fought for their rights... their right to live in peace, their right to be treated with dignity, their right to equality of opportunity, their right to be educated.