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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

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Luna Nera follows witches of a 16th century Italian town and their struggle to stay alive

Luna Nera follows witches of a 16th century Italian town and their struggle to stay alive

Samantha Murray, Arts Reporter February 17, 2020

Feeling like taking a trip to 16th Century Italy to meet some feminist witches and wealthy witch hunters while listening to modern English music? Welcome to the mismatched Italian Netflix original,...

Binge Break: To All the Boys: give me that cheesy rom-com feeling

Binge Break: To All the Boys: give me that cheesy rom-com feeling

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 16, 2020

I love films that force me to lean into the screen to pay attention, ones that leave me in a constant state of tension for days after I’ve left the movie theater. But I also love films that are unfairly...

Plugging the Amp: Jayce Nguyen

Plugging the Amp: Jayce Nguyen

Sarah Stortz, Senior Reporter February 15, 2020

https://anchor.fm/thedailyiowan/episodes/Plugging-the-Amp-Jayce-Nguyen-earqq9 Plugging the Amp is an arts and entertainment podcast dedicated to local music fostered in Iowa City and other surrounding...

Jayce Nguyen poses for a portrait in her home on Feb. 11, 2020.

Iowa City poet and musician shares pain through ‘sweet’ stories

Sarah Stortz, Senior Reporter February 13, 2020

With pastel-pink tapestries and plants hanging around her room, entering Jayce Nguyen’s space feels like stepping into a dream. The most common imagery she uses for both her room and appearance is strawberries,...

Foodie fun in frigid February

Foodie fun in frigid February

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter February 13, 2020

The first annual Think Iowa City Foodie Festival will take place Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Coralville Marriott, as a part of Think Iowa City’s Foodie February. The festival will feature 14 restaurants...

Actors Sophia Kilburg and Cailin Hall perform in Onions as part of the Ten Minute Play Festival in the University of Iowa Theatre Building on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020. The Ten Minute Play Festival showcases the work of seven ten minute long plays written and produced by University of Iowa theatre students.

Short and sweet: Seven undergrad playwrights will showcase works at 10-Minute Play Festival

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter February 12, 2020

The Theatre Arts Department’s annual Ten-Minute Play Festival will return to the University of Iowa Theatre Building Alan MacVey stage at 8 p.m. Feb. 13-16. The Ten-Minute Play Festival will be...

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Hookups and heartbreaks: Navigating the modern dating field

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter February 12, 2020

Hookup: It’s a word that can mean anything, from a makeout to a variety of sexual activities, and it’s the key descriptor in the culture of relationships that college students are navigating. Hookup...

Evita play tells the story of the woman who inspired a nation

Evita play tells the story of the woman who inspired a nation

Samantha Murray, Arts Reporter February 12, 2020

Based on the real life story of the first lady of Argentina, Eva Perón, the musical Evita makes its way to Coralville at the City Circle Theatre Company Feb. 14-16. The story follows Eva throughout...

University of Iowa student Olivia Harter takes photos in the Visual Arts Building on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020.

Student Spotlight: UI art student captures unconventional themes through storytelling

Sarah Stortz, Senior Reporter February 12, 2020

Liv Harter knows how to capture an outlandish story, whether it’s through her camera, illustrations, or her own words. Regularly contributing her artwork to Fools Magazine, the University of...

Addie Bushnell prepares an apple torte in her apartment, which is inspired by a recipe from a cookbook called “The Original Recipes from Busnell’s Turtle.” Bushnell’s Turtle was a prominent restaurant in Iowa City in the late 20th century that Addie Bushnell is now bringing to life through her three-part project, “Bushnell Recipe Series.” (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

A Valentine’s Day treat: a review of the apple torte with butter sauce from Bushnell’s Turtle cookbook

Addie Bushnell, Arts Reporter February 11, 2020

When I discovered The Original Recipes of the Bushnell’s Turtle cookbook in Prairie Lights, I was introduced to the history of a popular Iowa City restaurant called Bushnell’s Turtle. The restaurant...

Fans at the Hinterland music festival cheer on Hippo Campus on August 2, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

Hinterland Music Festival announces 2020 lineup

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter February 11, 2020

Hinterland Music Festival has released its lineup for the sixth annual festival that takes place July 31- August 2 in St. Charles, IA.  Notable headliners include Leon Bridges, Of Monsters and Men,...

The New Pope tries and falls short of capturing the magic of its predecessor

The New Pope tries and falls short of capturing the magic of its predecessor

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter February 10, 2020

Neon lights, pop music, and dancing nuns. This is what consists of the titles to Paolo Sorrentino The New Pope. A sequel to 2017’s The Young Pope, Sorrentino’s series acts more as an extended...

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