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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

Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017.

Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Tawian comes to Hancher in Iowa City

Madison Lotenschtein, [email protected] February 22, 2018
The Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan will make its way to Hancher on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. The performance consists of traditional Taiwanese dance as well as modern dance.
Liz Lerman will demonstrate how dance relates to several fields

Liz Lerman will demonstrate how dance relates to several fields

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] February 22, 2018
Making a career in dancing outside the box, Liz Lerman will return to Iowa City for the university’s theme semester.
The University of Iowa Dancers in Company put on a performance of Collective Energies at Space Place Theater on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Dancers in Company 2018 combine artistic performance with symposium to enhance impact and audience interaction

Rhiana Chickering, [email protected] February 21, 2018
The UI Dance Department’s Dancers in Company 2018 will host a symposium in addition to the performance CollectivEnergies.
Supporters of Bernie Sanders gather in an area of The Mill while the Iowa caucus results come in on CNN. The Mill hosted a watch party on February 1st, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

Gaelynn Lea set to play the Mill on Tuesday

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] February 20, 2018
Gaelynn Lea heads to the Mill on her way back to her homeland. She has been touring the country, but calls the Midwest home.
Community members listened to a talk held at Big Grove Taproom on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. Multiple researches from the University of Iowa used 3D mapping technology to scan beer caves on the north side of Iowa City. This lecture was a part of a series held by Big Grove, detailing the history of brewing in Iowa City. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Caroline Smith leaves Big Grove with listening ears and teary eyes.

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] February 19, 2018
Caroline Smith and Elizabeth Moen show was first Big Grove event to charge for tickets.
People walk the streets outside The Englert Theatre on Thursday, April 6, 2017. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Singer/songwriter Valerie June visits Englert

February 19, 2018
Valerie June, a soul/blues/folksinger and songwriter will perform at the Englert tonight.
Prairie Lights bookstore on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Maulsby aims to have a delectable discussion of her new book

February 15, 2018
Prairie Lights will host celebrated author Darcy Maulsby as she reads from her new book, *A Culinary History of Iowa*, at 7 p.m. Friday. Maulsby’s book ties together Iowan history, culture, and favorite recipes.
Rebellion: Takes a woman’s touch

Rebellion: Takes a woman’s touch

February 15, 2018
Jocelyn Cullity will read from her novel, *Amah and the Silk-Winged Pigeons*, at Prairie Lights at 2 p.m. Saturday. Cullity focuses on the Indian-African resistance against the British and how the people fight to save their beloved city.
People walk the streets outside The Englert Theatre on Thursday, April 6, 2017. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Second City brings its touring show, ‘Look Both Ways Before Talking,’ to the Englert

February 15, 2018
Second City will head to the Englert at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday to present Look Both Ways Before Talking.
Prairie Lights will host a reading by Alessandra Lynch and Michael Tyrell for the series “Live from Prairie Lights” on Friday, Dec. 1. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa biggest user of glyphosate; Gillam exposes its ties to cancer

Katie Goodale, [email protected] February 15, 2018
Carey Gillam will read from her new exposé, Whitewash: The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer, and the Corruption of Science, at 7 p.m. today at Prairie Lights.
Finding proper closure in Theater Department's "Found"

Finding proper closure in Theater Department’s “Found”

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] February 15, 2018
It's been 20 years, and they're still asking one question: Who took their sister?
Kyla Lacey reads on love and empowerment at poetry competition

Kyla Lacey reads on love and empowerment at poetry competition

Katie Goodale, [email protected] February 14, 2018

The Campus Activities Board will host its first professional slam-poetry performance tonight. Kyla Lacey will share her empowering poetry and pass on wisdom to young Iowa writers as they participate...