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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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Actors perform during a dress rehersal for Starfire in Theatre B in the Theater Building on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. Starfire is free to attend for UI students, and $5 for the general public. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Gender roles, confusion, and trickle-down

Sam Hookom, [email protected] October 12, 2017

Imagine a play combining sexuality, feminism, gender, and the ’80s — that’s Starfire. The University of Iowa Theater Department this evening will lift the curtain on the production, an original...

'Bob’s Burgers’ cast heads to IMU

‘Bob’s Burgers’ cast heads to IMU

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] October 11, 2017

Comedians H. Jon Benjamin, Eugene Mirman, and Dan Mintz are not typically recognized. However, their voices will immediately resonate for fans of one the most popular animated shows in recent years....

The University of Iowa School of Music's Department of Opera performs "The Medium" at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Eerie opera ‘The Medium’ will haunt its audience

Claire Dietz, [email protected] October 11, 2017

Three parents gather in a eerie, cluttered attic apartment, holding hands at a table. They are here to hopefully communicate with the spirits of their deceased kids. A medium is their only hope of having...

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Moby Dick strikes Old Capitol Museum with annual public reading

The Iowa City Book Festival is a celebration that remains true to its title. Hundreds of bookworms come out of their nooks and take part in this annual tradition. The yearly public book reading, however,...

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Writers’ Workshop graduate to debut novel at Prairie Lights with reading

October 5, 2017

Lucy Ives will read from her newest novel, Impossible Views of the World. By Natalie Betz [email protected] Lucy Ives has graduated from Harvard and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. She also has...

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Theater Department stages a classic, The Crucible

October 5, 2017

Since the beginning of the school year, several student actors have invested their time in putting together one the most popular American plays and finding joy in a grim piece. By Sarah Stortz [email protected] The...

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Latin rock group La Santa Cecilia to perform at Hancher

October 5, 2017

La Santa Cecilia plays a hybrid of music that surpasses the many parts. By Salma Rios [email protected] La Santa Cecilia, named after the patron saint of music, is a musical group composed of four...

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Hancher welcomes Broadway royalty

October 4, 2017

The King and I will sing and dance its way onto the Hancher stage from Oct. 10-14, gracing Iowa City with its timeless music and charm. By Madison Lotenschtein [email protected] “Getting...

Behind the scenes at the Homecoming concert

Behind the scenes at the Homecoming concert

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] October 4, 2017

The tradition of hosting a free concert on the Pentacrest at the end of the Homecoming Parade is anticipated for by many in the University of Iowa community. But it’s the group behind the scenes putting...

The Visual Arts Building is seen on October 5th. The building was completed on time and in the $77 million budget. (The Daily Iowan/Charlie Peckman)

Acclaimed printmaker Carmon Colangelo to visit Iowa

Lily Goodman, [email protected] October 3, 2017

When speaking with the widely exhibited Toronto-born, St. Louis-based printmaker Carmon Colangelo, it’s easy to get a sense of his sincere love for the printmaking process. He admits all it took was...

FILE- In this file photo the screen at FilmScene will be supplemented with an additional screen due to delays of the Chauncey Tower development. FilmScene has plans to add a 40 seat theater where the current gallery resides. FilmScene is located at  118 E College St in Iowa City, Iowa. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

‘Starless Dreams’ documentary illuminates human condition

Josh Balicki, [email protected] October 3, 2017

A documentary that witnesses a tragedy is much different from one that submerges itself in it. Starless Dreams is a vulnerable immersion into a human condition that binds and liberates us. It dares to...

Leslie Odom Jr. performs during a concert outside on the Hancher Green on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Odom Jr. returned to Iowa City for his second time in 2017 after a performance in March. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Leslie Odom Jr. performs at Hancher to large crowd

Salma Rios, [email protected] October 3, 2017

On the first day of October, Leslie Odom Jr. took to Hancher’s outdoor stage and wooed the hundreds of audience members. Odom is not a stranger to the Iowa City area. In March 2016, he came to the...