Kathleen Zeivel

Kathleen Zeivel is a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and mass communication. She has been with The Daily Iowan since her freshman year, covering news, politics, sports, opinions and arts. She also produces multimedia content for the publication. She is passionate about storytelling and informing the public about important issues affecting Iowa and beyond. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with her family.

Biography:  https://dailyiowan.com/staff_name/kathleen-zeivel/

68%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • The article does not explicitly state any biases or opinions on the topic of alcohol consumption and cancer risk.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

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Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The title contradicts the body text by implying a stronger link between alcohol and cancer than what is supported by the research findings.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not use any deceptive practices or misleading language to present the research findings.

Recent Articles

Iowa's Alarming Rise in Cancer Cases Linked to Binge Drinking and High Per Capita Alcohol Consumption

Iowa's Alarming Rise in Cancer Cases Linked to Binge Drinking and High Per Capita Alcohol Consumption

Broke On: Sunday, 24 March 2024 Iowa has the second-highest and fastest-rising incidence of cancer among all states, with an estimated 21,000 new cases expected to develop this year. Binge drinking is a known risk factor for certain cancers and Iowa's per capita consumption of alcohol ranks 25th in the nation. Nearly a fifth of those who drink alcohol identify as binge drinkers.