Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Sophia Considine, editor of Earthwords, poses for a portrait outside the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Fourth-year student Sophia Considine reflects on her past years at Iowa

Lily Kopp, Arts Reporter May 13, 2025

Accomplishing one’s dreams is something a person can only hope to do. For Sophia Considine, the University of Iowa has brought her closer to her dreams than ever. Considine, a senior at the UI majoring...

University of Iowa senior Olivia Van Fosson-Roelfs poses for a portrait outside of the Becker Communication Studies Building in Iowa City on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Van Fosson-Roelfs is a double major in psychology and social work, and will attend graduate school at the University of Iowa for a master's in social work.

Olivia Van Fosson-Roelfs reflects on her time at the University of Iowa before using her social work education to help young people

Laurel Preston, Arts Reporter May 13, 2025

Olivia Van Fosson-Roelfs, a fourth-year student at the University of Iowa, is looking forward to graduating with a degree in social work and psychology with a certificate in leadership studies. Van Fosson-Roelfs...

Graduating senior Amritha Selvarajaguru poses for a portrait in the University of Iowa Main Library on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. In the fall, Selvarajaguru is attending School of the Art institute of Chicago for Creative Writing: Poetics.

Amritha Selvarajaguru discusses her time with the English Society and literary magazines.

Grant Darnell, Arts Reporter May 13, 2025

Amritha Selvarajaguru’s creative writing journey began long before her time at the University of Iowa. Selvarajaguru recalls writing and education always called to her, and the UI’s acclaimed creative...

Kat Trout-Baron poses for a portrait at the FilmScene in the Chauncey on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Trout-Baron is the executive director of the Bijou Film Board, the production coordinator of Student Video Productions, and will be graduating this semester with a major in screenwriting and cinema.

Graduating senior leaves lasting impact on local film scene

Charlie Christensen, Arts Reporter May 13, 2025

Since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, movie theaters across the U.S. have struggled to bounce back. Many people believe streaming services are the way to go, with movie tickets and concessions costing...

Hancher Auditorium press kit.

Riverdance to celebrate 30th anniversary at Hancher

Hannah Childers, Arts Reporter May 8, 2025

Riverdance will celebrate its 30th anniversary at Hancher from May 9 to 11. A two-hour theater production, Riverdance blends traditional Irish dancing with other cultural dances such as flamenco and...

Models walk the runway during the Beyond Fashion Festival’s Streetwear Fashion Show down the alleyway of Studio 13 on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Events were held throughout Friday and Saturday around Iowa City.

Beyond Fashion Fest highlights the variety of arts in Iowa City

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter May 8, 2025

From May 2-3, the streets of Iowa City were filled with all kinds of art forms. A weekend of movies, slam poetry, and fashion shows took over downtown for Beyond Fashion Fest. Established by Andre...

Five movies to watch this summer

Five movies to watch this summer

Grant Darnell, Arts Reporter May 8, 2025

The summer movie season is almost upon us — that special time of year when studios try to draw the biggest theater crowds by releasing franchise tentpoles, crowd-pleasers, and the occasional hidden...

A bucket full of phones showing the USC Speak Your Mind Challenge is seen on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This new spin on the Ice Bucket Challenge has received enormous participation and equal criticism.

New ice bucket challenge faces controversy

Kyrsten White, Arts Reporter May 7, 2025

Over the past few weeks, tapping through friends’ Instagram stories has led users to notice the resurgence of the ice bucket challenge. People have seen their friends and families partake in what...

A projector is seen in Iowa City on May 4, 2023.

Review | ‘Thunderbolts’ was good but not the greatest Marvel film

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter May 7, 2025

If I could say one thing about “Thunderbolts,” it would be that it hit hard, but not in the way I expected. It is set after most of the original Avengers have been killed, zooming in on a team...

Marie Antoinette played by Alice Conroy watches a curious sheep played by Leah Urzendowski during a dress rehearsal of Marie Antoinette inside the David Thayer Theatre at the University of Iowa Theatre Building on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Marie Antoinette is written by David Adjmi and directed by Mary Beth Easley.

Award-winning playwright David Adjmi on his Iowa City roots and what it takes to be an artist

Grant Darnell, Arts Reporter May 6, 2025

Tony Award-winning playwright David Adjmi will finally graduate from the University of Iowa this May. Adjmi attended the UI from 1998 to 2001 but quickly found success off campus and never completed...

The Japanese House performs during the final day of Hinterland Music Festival at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.

Tyler, the Creator, Kacey Musgraves, Lana Del Rey to headline Hinterland’s 10th anniversary festival

Hannah Childers, Arts Reporter May 6, 2025

Tyler, the Creator, Kacey Musgraves and Lana Del Rey are scheduled to headline this year’s Hinterland Music Festival from Aug. 1-3. This year also marks Hinterland's 10-year anniversary. Founder...

Photo contributed

Artist Lyndsey Scott weaves freedom and revolution through a unique musical project

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter May 6, 2025

The first thing depicted on artist Lyndsey Scott’s website is her, surrounded by a vibrant bed of grass. Scott’s face is calm, a serene smile on her lips. “Our world is on fire. We have to...