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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Director of Avengers talks Marvel and his time at the University of Iowa

Director of Avengers talks Marvel and his time at the University of Iowa

Joe Russo, one half of the Russo Brothers and director of Avengers: Infinity War, came to the Englert to discuss the film and his time as a student at the UI.
Kate Berlant performs during the CAB comedy show on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the IMU.

Comedian Kate Berlant performans experimental comedy for UI students

Comedian Kate Berlant visited the UI to perform experimental standup comedy on Sunday evening.
CupcakKe Shares Her Story in Preparation for Flyover Fest

CupcakKe Shares Her Story in Preparation for Flyover Fest

From poetry through rap, Elizabeth Harris — best known by her stage name “CupcakKe” — keeps it true to herself above all.
People enter The Englert Theatre for comedian, Margaret Cho's stand-up during Mission Creek Festival on Thursday, April 6, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

116th-Annual Aesculapian Frolics comes to Englert Theater

Matthew Kinney, [email protected] April 26, 2018
Hosted by the Carver College of Medicine Student Government, the 116th-Annual Aesculapian Frolics will head to the Englert on Saturday.
File photo/The Daily Iowan

ICDocs returns for its 15th year, celebrating student filmmakers

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] April 26, 2018
ICDocs returns for its 15th year, celebrating student filmmakers
American history through music

American history through music

Josh Balicki, [email protected] April 26, 2018

Taylor Mac melds various modes of performance, which has garnered consistent praise in the greater artistic community. His originality and versatility has culminated in honors such as MacArthur Fellowship,...

Models perform during the Flyover Fashion Festival on May 5, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Celebrating art and culture in every form, Flyover Fest blossoms in inclusion

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] April 26, 2018
Amid the success of Flyover Fashion Fest, a team expands the annual festival to incorporate several forms of art.
New Play Festival showcases UI students

New Play Festival showcases UI students

Elly Woods, [email protected] April 26, 2018
Next week, UI playwrights will have their pieces showcased in the New Play Festival. The annual event especially highlights M.F.A. students, whose works will be full produced throughout the week.
Historian Mike Zahs demonstrates a magic lantern in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber on Dec. 9. Zahs projected slides as part of a magic-lantern demonstration meant to introduce people to an early from of visual communication. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Brinton Collection showcases artifacts from an Iowan couple’s contribution to film history

Historical artifacts from the lives of two of Iowa’s earliest film pioneers find a home in the Main Library Special Collection.
24 hours of improv by Iowa City's Great White Narcs

24 hours of improv by Iowa City’s Great White Narcs

April 23, 2018

Iowa City improv troop The Great White Narcs staged a 24 hour long improv comedy show. DI Films documented the show and the players through the highs and lows of the entire performance.

Iowa City resident, Emma Garwood, searches for some new CDs at the Record Collector on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Emma has been listening to a lot of sludge metal recently and was hoping to find something new to listen to. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Record Collector celebrates a decade of Record Store Day

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] April 23, 2018
Record Collector celebrates a decade of Record Store Day with visits from local artists and fans of old media.
A family looks at jewelry during the Spring Art Expose in the IMU Main Lounge on Saturday Apr. 21, 2018. Put on by the UI Fine Arts Council, the Spring Art Expose celebrates local artists. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Artists gather for spring fair

Elly Woods, [email protected] April 23, 2018
Over the weekend, artists from around the Midwest gathered to showcase their art at the annual Spring Art Exposé held by the Fine Arts Council.