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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Actors, Sterling Isler, and Sydney Kuhel perform in Marat’s Dead at the University of Iowa Theatre Building on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Marat’s Dead is a science-fiction play inspired by the murder of 17th century revolutionary leader, Jean-Paul Marat.

Photos: Marat’s Dead Dress Rehearsal

Tate Hildyard, Photojournalist March 10, 2020

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker

Opinion: TV is more effective when watched as it airs than binging a whole season

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter March 9, 2020

With the rise of streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and others, most television viewers now usually expect their favorite shows to premiere a whole season on a single day. Those...

Internationally-renowned dance group Alvin Ailey returns to Hancher

Internationally-renowned dance group Alvin Ailey returns to Hancher

Samantha Murray, Arts Reporter March 9, 2020

Bright lights will shine through the darkness of Hancher Auditorium’s Hadley Stage to show the clinically precise movements of the dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Company tonight. The group...

The marquee outside of the Englert theatre is shown with Mandolin Orange headlining on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Guster entertains Englert audience with an evening of hit songs and musical improv

Addie Bushnell, Arts Reporter March 8, 2020

The stage of the Englert Theater was bathed in blue and purple light as it welcomed popular ‘90s alternative rock band Guster and comedic master of ceremonies Connor Ratliff on Saturday for a night...

Binge Break: Break out the tissues for Party of Five

Binge Break: Break out the tissues for Party of Five

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor March 8, 2020

I’m the first to admit I cry easily. I’ve cried at almost every movie I’ve ever seen. But I think Freeform’s Party of Five reboot would make anyone cry instantly; I didn’t think this is...

Iowa Youth Writing Project Associate Director Emily Spencer poses for a portrait on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in her office located inside Phillips Hall.

Elizabeth Tate High School finds another resource for struggling students through the Writing and Wellness Club

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter March 7, 2020

On Wednesday March 4, the Iowa Youth Writing Project hosted their monthly Writing and Wellness Club event at Tate High School. A program started by IYWP associate director Emily Spencer in November of...

Actor Richard M. Le May performs during a dress rehearsal for the musical Company at the Iowa City Community Theater on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Company premieres Friday, March 6.

The Iowa City Community Theater brings classic and new elements to its production of Company

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter March 7, 2020

After its Broadway debut 50 years ago, and days after its Broadway revival’s previews began, the Iowa City Community Theater brought the Sondheim classic to the stage on Friday night. The show will run...

A new flavor and label to celebrate the 100th anniversary Womens Suffrage and 40th anniversary of Domestic Violence Intervention Program as seen at Big Grove Brewery, 1225 S Gilbert St. on Thursday,March,5,2020.

Big Grove toasts 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage with new drink

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter March 6, 2020

One hundred years after a culture-shifting crusade, Big Grove Brewery and the Domestic Violence Intervention Program are raising a glass — and dedicating a new beer — to the women’s suffrage movement,...

Rebellious Russians  bring Orchestra Iowa and Ballet Quad Cities joint show to Coralville

Rebellious Russians bring Orchestra Iowa and Ballet Quad Cities joint show to Coralville

Samantha Murray, Arts Reporter March 6, 2020

The main performance hall of The Coralville Center for Performing Arts will soon fill with the deep rumble of intense compositions sharing the stage with pale flashes of dancing ballerinas. Orchestra Iowa...

Up and coming rapper, Mod Sun headlines at Gabes in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, March 5, 2020. “Mod Sun is like positive hippy rap”- Davenport citizen/Mod Sun fan, Chandler Carpenter.

Mod Sun makes Iowa City a part of the movie of his life on tour at Gabe’s

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter March 6, 2020

The second floor of Gabe’s crowded with people while the bass kept the beat on Thursday night. Empty cups and audience members lined the ledges of the walls in anticipation of Mod Sun, the self-proclaimed...

Hancher to host 18th annual Nachte Raho dance competition

Hancher to host 18th annual Nachte Raho dance competition

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter March 5, 2020

A Bollywood fusion battle is set to begin at Hancher this weekend, at the 18th-annual Nachte Raho dance competition. The University of Iowa will host the national dance competition Saturday evening at...

From left to right, Liaf Graf performs as Masha, Amy Rodriguez performs as Irina and Crystal Stewart performs as Olga during the Three Sisters dress rehearsal in the Theater Building on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. The characters are the three Prozorov sisters who each face separate challenges in pre-revolution Russia.

Sarah Ruhl’s translation of Three Sisters to premiere at UI Theatre Department

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter March 5, 2020

Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters will premiere on the theatre’s main stage today, and run through March 14. Based on a new translation by Sarah Ruhl, this version of Three Sisters intends to create...

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