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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Review | ‘Monster’ shows Netflix’s twisted take on the Menendez brothers’ case

Review | ‘Monster’ shows Netflix’s twisted take on the Menendez brothers’ case

Kyrsten White, Arts Reporter October 13, 2024

Two murders, two brothers, and a web of lies. This is how Netflix approached the telling of the difficult case of the Menendez brothers. Lyle and Eric Menendez’s case has been well-known for three...

Jan 27, 2020; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Todd Phillips nominated for best motion picture of the year, directing and writing (adapted screenplay) for "Joker" arrives to the Nominees Luncheon for the 92nd Oscars at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood and Highland. Mandatory Credit: Dan MacMedan via USA TODAY

Point/Counterpoint: Is ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ even worth watching?

Flynn Milligan and Emma Isenhart October 9, 2024

NO After 11 Oscar nominations and massive critical acclaim for the first “Joker,” it seemed natural that a sequel would follow suit. Unfortunately, much to the dismay of DC Comics fans, this sequel...

Panelists (from left) Joy Harjo, Juan Felipe Herrera, and Sandra Cisneros speak during Latino-Native American Alumni Alliance Reunion at the Iowa Memorial Union on Sept. 29. Native American and Latino speakers spoke at a panel and sand shared their experiences as Iowa graduates.

Ask the Authors | Sandra Cisneros, Joy Harjo, Juan Felipe Herrera

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter October 8, 2024

Sandra Cisneros, Joy Harjo, and Juan Felipe Herrera spoke at the University of Iowa on Sept. 27. All three panelists graduated from the Writers’ Workshop, and Cisneros and Harjo were in the program...

Review | ‘Industry’ season three goes down as one of HBO’s finest releases

Review | ‘Industry’ season three goes down as one of HBO’s finest releases

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor October 8, 2024

HBO is well-regarded for consistently producing compelling TV shows, and “Industry” may end up going down in history as one of the studio’s best. “Industry” follows a trio of young people...

A painted bus transit stop as seen on Van Buren street and Jefferson street on Sept. 9. It is one of four newly-decorated bus stops across Iowa City.

Bus stop mosaics unite Iowa City neighborhoods

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter October 8, 2024

In collaboration with the fifth annual Iowa City Climate Fest, art installations made the city’s most popular form of public transportation pop. Several bus shelters got eye-catching makeovers throughout...

Tournament finalists Brandon Capper and Herve Cantrell face off in the final round of the University of Iowa Extra Life Charity Challenge: College Football 25 tournament held in the Kinnick Stadium Ted Pacha Family Club on Sept. 28. Each of the two made it through five rounds of competition to make it to the final matchup.

Transforming digital play into powerful philanthropy

Kate Wolfe, Arts Reporter October 8, 2024

For years, gamers have been stereotyped as solitary figures hunched in dark rooms isolating themselves through escape into virtual realms. However, this image couldn’t be further from the truth....

Audience members watch a dinosaur onscreen during a free outdoor showing of Jurassic Park run by FilmScene in the Park in Iowa City on Oct 5. This was their final outdoor movie screening of the summer.

FilmScene caps off its park series with roaring showing of “Jurassic Park”

Flynn Milligan, Arts Reporter October 8, 2024

FilmScene wrapped up its series, “FilmScene in the Park,” on Saturday, Oct. 5, with its showing of the original “Jurassic Park,” the Academy Award-winning film directed by the legendary Steven...

The Truman Capote Award for Literary Criticism recipient, Gene Andrew Jarrett, speaks with peers during the Truman Capote Award Ceremony and Reception in the Senate Chambers at The Old Capitol on Oct. 2. Jarrett won the award for his biography of Paul Laurence Dunbar; the $30,000 annual award is the largest cash prize for English-language literary criticism.

Q&A | 2024 Truman Capote Award recipient Gene Jarrett explicates his biographical novel

Haya Hussain, Arts Reporter October 8, 2024

In November 2022, writer, educator, and scholar Gene Jarrett’s biographical novel “Paul Laurence Dunbar: The Life and Times of a Caged Bird” finally hit book stands after 15 years of deliberate...

Elli, 4, (middle) and Izzy, 5, (right) draw during a Stanley Creates Musical Mural event at the Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. During the event, children ran around after songs and drew in various areas on a large canvas.

Stanley’s Musical Mural blends of art and chaotic fun

Hannah Childers, Arts Reporter October 7, 2024

From the moment kids entered the lobby of Stanley Museum, their faces lit up. Open tables and a surplus of art supplies awaited them. One girl was so excited, she was bouncing in her chair. Their excitement...

Dusty and White House Press Secretary Jean comfort Chief of Staff Harriet during a performance of POTUS at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. The play was written by Selina Dillinger and directed by Angie Toomsen. Dusty is played by Christina Sullivan, Jean is played by Jordan Arnold, and Harriet is played by Jessica Link.

Review | Riverside’s latest play features complex themes during election season

Charlotte Ericson, Arts Reporter October 7, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 4, “POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive,” written by Selina Fillinger, premiered at Riverside Theater in downtown Iowa City. As the audience...

Catharine Otto discusses her work at her Gallery Walk event at The Artifactory in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Otto primarily creates fiber art projects with wheat and various other mediums.

Catharine Otto finds calling in unique medium

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter October 6, 2024

Catharine Otto’s culturally rich work was showcased at Iowa City’s Artifactory in a gallery on Oct. 4. These unique installations are made entirely of wheat. Cards distributed at the gallery featured...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Recently, the University of Iowa dropped its overall ranking among U.S. universities according to the annual U.S. News and World Report college rankings.

UI faces internet and system outage Sunday

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 6, 2024

This is a developing story, check back for updates.  A widespread IT outage Sunday has taken down internet access, uiowa.edu, and multiple campus IT systems, particularly impacting off-campus users....