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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Katie Perkins, Opinions Contributor February 21, 2023

It is everyone’s least favorite time of year. Cars are trapped under thick piles of snow. My socks are wet. Icicles line the tree branches. Birds never chirp. Dirt and slush accumulate in the foyer. Morning...

Stay In

Kyle Tristan Ortega, Opinions Columnist February 21, 2023

What is the best thing about spring break? You get a week off class. And what better way is there to spend that week off than to stay at home and relax? Nothing, really. Think about it. Depending...

The Burlington Street Dam on the Iowa River is seen on Monday Feb. 13, 2023.

IC officials see changes in Burlington Street Dam as unique opportunity for good

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 21, 2023

Iowa City officials have been eyeing what some consider a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to modify the Burlington Street Dam to draw people to the often-overlooked Iowa River. While discussions...

DITV: Tue Feb 21, 2023

DITV: Tue Feb 21, 2023

February 21, 2023

Jun 12, 2022; New York, NY, USA; The cast of Six: The Musical performs during the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

Review | ‘Six: The Musical’ at the Des Moines Civic Center is an energetic feminist reclamation

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter February 21, 2023

Having been an avid fan of the “Six” musical soundtrack for quite some time now, I thought I knew what to expect when I took my seat for the live performance at the Des Moines Civic Center. As...

Film Scene is seen in downtown Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

Iowa City’s One Book Two Book festival fully back in person

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter February 21, 2023

Iowa City’s One Book Two Book festival is notorious for celebrating student writing. This year’s festival is back after two years of cancellations and accommodations because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning...

Jean Ivonne Keller auditions for a spot in Jarod Valencia-Cheng’s upcoming fashion show “Come As You Are” on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Valencia-Cheng’s fashion show will take place in March.

Upcoming fashion show at Tru Coffee organized by UI senior promotes thrifting and authentic self-expression

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter February 21, 2023

Style can say a lot about a person. Jarod Valencia-Cheng, a University of Iowa senior who is planning a fashion show at Tru Coffee, wants style to say everything. Valencia-Cheng started collaborating...

University of Iowa student Katie Pribyl pets her horse Milo at the 7A Ranch in Oxford, Iowa, on Feb. 18, 2023.

Curious critters on campus — Hawkeyes and their unique pets

Parker Jones, Arts Editor February 21, 2023

Tortoises, snakes, lizards, geckos, horses, and more.  As an owner of an unusual pet myself, I’m always on the lookout for other people with kooky creatures, bizarre beasts, or other atypical animals. I...

No. 7 seed

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 21, 2023

Before Sunday night’s disheartening loss at Northwestern, I would have argued that the Hawkeyes had a chance to claim a No. 5 seed in the NCAA tournament if they win out to close the regular season...

No. 5 seed

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 21, 2023

After watching the abomination that occurred in Evanston on Sunday evening, you might think I’m crazy for thinking that Iowa could earn a No. 5 seed in the NCAA tournament. And I’ll concede; if Iowa...