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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Campus engagement coordinator Alexis Belme helps edit a Wikipedia page during the Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the Stanley Art Museum in Iowa City on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Stanley Museum Wikipedia Edit-a-thon boosts diverse voices during Women’s History Month

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter March 7, 2024

Anyone can edit a Wikipedia article. Despite the distrust of English teachers everywhere, the site is one of the most widely used encyclopedias in the world. However, women only make up around 19 percent...

A multiple exposure photo shows members of the band Westerlies playing during a performance by at The Voxman Recital Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.  The Westerlies are a quartet with inspirations from jazz, folk, and classical. On Thursday, they will open for singer Haley Heynderickx at Hancher Auditorium.

Westerlies brass quartet holds music workshop at UI ahead of Thursday performance

Isabelle Lubguban and Riley Dunn March 6, 2024

Upbeat, jazzy tunes filled the halls of the University of Iowa School of Music Voxman building Tuesday night as the “accidental brass quartet,” known as the Westerlies, took center stage at their...

Hollywood, CA/ USA - July 26, 2018: Oscar golden award in a souvenir store on Hollywood Boulevard. Success and victory concept

FilmScene combats Oscar viewership decrease in Iowa City

Sophia Connolly, Arts Reporter March 5, 2024

Cinema lovers across Iowa City are uniting March 10 to defend Hollywood’s most glamorous night of the year despite its recent dwindle in cultural relevancy. Attributed to a recent jump in...

The ensemble cast sings “Ever After” during a performance of Into The Woods in the Theatre Building at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. The show is running from March 1-3 and 7-9.

Behind the scenes: UI Theatre’s revives Sondheim classic ‘Into the Woods’

Sophia Connolly and Lily Czechowicz March 3, 2024

Since its premiere in 1986, countless interpretations of Stephen Sondheim’s play “Into the Woods” have seen stages around the world and, for the past six weeks, the University of Iowa’s cast...

Attendees view the art of the grand opening of latest exhibition A Year in Print at the Stanley Museum of Art Friday, March 1, 2024. (Kathy Le/ The Daily Iowan).

Stanley Museum of Art debuts ‘A Year in Print’ exhibit that highlights acclaimed artists

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter March 2, 2024

The Stanley Museum of Art’s new immersive art installation took visitors on an artful journey through time on Friday to explore the socio-political climate of post-World War I America in “A Year...

Live action Avatar: The Last Airbender prompts debate about the necessity of anime adaptations

Live action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ prompts debate about the necessity of anime adaptations

Grant Darnell, Arts Reporter February 27, 2024

The much-anticipated live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” was released this month, but before it hit Netflix’s homepage, the prospect of the series sparked debate among fans over...

Eventgoers mingle during the Big Queer Dating Show at Public Space One on Saturday, Feb. 24th, 2024, in Iowa City. (Ava Neumaier/The Daily Iowan)

Inside of Iowa City’s Big Queer Dating Show

Avi Lapchick and Isabella Nekvinda February 27, 2024

There’s a general trend seen in modern dating shows: straightness. From shows like “The Bachelor,” where several women are vying for the attention of a single man, to “Love Island,” where stereotypically...

Photo contributed by Rob Cline

Seeing the stage from both sides: Two Iowa actors to perform in ‘Hairspray’ at Hancher

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor February 20, 2024

Both Sarah Hayes and Amy Rodriguez were present at the national Broadway tour stops of “Rent” at Hancher Auditorium — Hayes as an audience member in 1999 and Rodriguez as a student stagehand in...

Photo contributed by John Kenyon

Talented Iowa City students receive recognition for powerful writing

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter February 20, 2024

Since she was five years old — and though that was only seven years ago — Cora Beland has been a writer. For years, the Iowa City Community School District Northwest Junior High seventh-grader’s...

The lead guitarist for 28 Days Later interacts with crowd during Battle of the Bands at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.

Iowa bands battle it out for a spot in upcoming annual music festival

Evan Weidl, Opinions Editor February 18, 2024

Dozens of fans packed the top floor of Gabe’s on Saturday to watch six popular Iowa City bands duke it out for a chance to play at Solshine, an annual music and arts festival in Illinois in May....

Mathew Sweet performs on stage at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon in Iowa City on Feb. 14.

Alt-rock artist Matthew Sweet explores fame at Wildwood performance

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter February 15, 2024

Backed by a high-energy drum tempo and electric guitar power chords, alt-rock singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet and his band performed a sold-out Valentine’s Day show at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon...

Three last-minute gift ideas to save the date this Valentine’s Day

Three last-minute gift ideas to save the date this Valentine’s Day

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor February 13, 2024

Here you are: It’s the big day, and you’re searching for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift at the bottom of a Pringles can — metaphorically, I hope. Whether you and your significant other are...

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