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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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Review | ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ should have stayed dead

Review | ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ should have stayed dead

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor April 21, 2025

I love the character of Daredevil. His comic books were my favorite to read when I was a kid. I was there on the #SaveDaredevil message boards when the original Netflix show was canceled in 2018. That...

Elijah J. Jones plays Jim Fincal, the eager new intern of Emily Penrose, played by Megan Gogerty, during a performance of “Lifespan of a Fact” at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The play, about whether or not to publish an article that could make or break a magazine, is being performed from April 18-May 4. The three-person cast is composed of Martin Andrews, Megan Gogerty, and Elijah J. Jones.

Riverside’s ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’ debates the hierarchical importance of truth and fact

Lily Kopp, Arts Reporter April 20, 2025

What is more important to a non-fiction writer: accuracy or truth? Is it the same for journalists? What is the truth versus perception? These were the questions raised by Riverside Theatre’s production...

Actors perform in the final rehearsal of a performance of “An Enemy of the People” at E.C. Mabie Theatre in Iowa City on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The play about a secret in the local baths that could destroy the entire economy, being preformed from April 18-26. The play is by Henrik Ibsen and directed by Johanna Kasimow.

Review | ‘Enemy of the People’ is a timeless, theatrical masterpiece

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor April 20, 2025

Several times throughout the opening showing of “An Enemy of the People,” I struggled to make up my mind about which characters were in the hypothetical “right.” The show, first written...

Photos: “An Enemy of the People” Dress Rehearsal

Travis Crabb, Photojournalist April 18, 2025

The cast mates for the play "An Enemy of the People" collected themselves for one final preshow rehearsal in the Mabie Theatre in Iowa City on Thursday, April 17. This play is a new version adapted from...

A sign previews Mystery Hour with Jeff Houghton at the Englert Theatre on April 16, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. Mystery hour is a Springfield based chat show that began in 2006.

‘The Mystery Hour with Jeff Houghton’ returns to the Hawkeye state

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor April 17, 2025

On Saturday, long-time late-night talk show “The Mystery Hour with Jeff Houghton” will return to the Englert stage. Houghton, an Iowa City native and University of Iowa graduate, said he looks...

Laurel Preston paints rocks for an egg basket of sustainable materials for Easter in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Alternatives for plastics and egg products have become popular for the upcoming holiday.

Sustainable and cost-effective ways to celebrate easter with alternatives to egg dyeing

Laurel Preston, Arts Reporter April 17, 2025

With the rising cost of eggs in the United States and a swiftly approaching holiday centered around the buying and hiding of said eggs, Easter may be getting a little pricey this year. From a sustainability...

“Queen of Hearts Dress,” a sustainable dress by Katherine Steahly, is installed as part of an exhibit in the Visual Arts Building on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Steahly used playing cards and the damaged pages of Richard III to create this dress.

Recycled Runway fashion designers share benefits of sustainable fashion

Hannah Childers, Arts Reporter April 16, 2025

A third-year history and screenwriting double major, designer Alexandra Runnells has designed a look for the fourth Annual Recycled Runway Fashion Show on April 26, at 2:30 p.m at the IMU River Amphitheatre....

Iowa West Coast Swing dance group members warm up with a tempo exercise before a practice session in Public Space One on April 16, 2025. West Coast Swing meets every Wednesday with beginner lessons from 6:15-7:00 p.m., followed by a more advanced practice starting at 7:30 p.m.

Iowa City dancers engage in fun, freeing dance scene

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor April 16, 2025

Before joining the Iowa West Coast Swing club, Kristine Pinter had only taken a few ballet classes and had little experience with social dancing. A few months later, she is now an active part of the...

Feb 9, 2020; Los Angeles, CA, USA;   Rami Malek presents the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role during the 92nd Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre.

Review | ‘The Amateur’ provides an updated portrayal of espionage and government intelligence

Lily Kopp, Arts Reporter April 16, 2025

In the age of movie remakes, sequels, and movies based on video games and books, it seems everything that comes out of Hollywood has already been done before. Although this may be the case for “The...

Jon Sims gestures to polytab in his workspace at ReUnions commercial brewing facility on Monday, April 7, 2025. Sims used polytab to transfer all three murals onto the walls of ReUnion in downtown Iowa City. Sims is an illustrator and designer for ReUnion Brewery.

Local artists bring Iowa City streets to life

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter April 15, 2025

No matter where you are in downtown Iowa City, its vibrancy always shines through. This is due in part to the carefully crafted murals scattered around downtown. The Public Art Advisory Committee’s...

Arylaan Evans poses for a portrait in the Becker Communication Studies Building in Iowa City on Monday, April 14, 2025. Evans was recently the winner of the annual Golden Corn Screenplay Competition with guest judge writer and producer Daniel Pipski.

Ask the Artist | Arylaan Evans wins Golden Corn Screenplay Competition with ‘Murderer’s Row’

Grant Darnell, Arts Reporter April 15, 2025

Arylaan Evans is a third-year Screenwriting and Theater Arts major at the University of Iowa. An excerpt from her screenplay “Murderer’s Row” took home the top prize at the Golden Corn Screenplay...

Emily Culbreath poses for a portrait at Halsey Hall on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Culbreath is a second year MFA candidate in dance with a concentration on choreography. Alongside MFA candidate Mikey Rioux, Culbreath has been selected to represent the American College Dance Association at the National College Dance Festival.

Emily Culbreath navigates cultural collisions and tensions through vernacular dance

Haya Hussain, Arts Reporter April 15, 2025

Storytelling is the art behind every medium. Whether through dance, music, writing, or painting, the human experience finds every way to expose itself. For Emily Culbreath, a second-year MFA candidate...