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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

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The “All Fours Group Chat” meets at the Green House on Thursday, November 13, 2025. This group chat is centered around a book by Miranda July, called All Fours.

‘All Fours’ book helps women reclaim their femininity

Lily Kopp and Leo Sullivan November 16, 2025

“All Fours,” the bestselling novel by Miranda July, tackles how health care is male-centered, focusing on a perimenopausal woman who has an affair and experiences a journey of self-discovery and...

The Classical Style dress rehearsal on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Voxman Building. The opera (of sorts) follows Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn as they try to stay relevant in what is today’s modern music world.

‘The Classical Style’ brings a comedic twist to an opera

Hannah Childers, Arts Reporter November 16, 2025

“The Classical Style: An Opera (of Sorts)” subverts expectations of the genre by making fun of classical composers typically featured in these concerts. does exactly that. The show, written...

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Column | BookTok vs. politics

Madisyn Hunt, Arts Reporter November 12, 2025

While scrolling through Instagram Reels one night, I stumbled upon a stitched video starting with a woman asking “Do we really need politics in books?”  The original video has been lost to...

Djerban cloth, a silk from Tunisia, is seen behind the Weaving Narratives exhibit at the Stanley Art Museum in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. The exhibit showcased tapestries and cloth from African artists, accompanied by videos that explained the significance of the pieces.

The Stanley Museum’s latest exhibit represents African culture through clothing

Hannah Childers, Arts Reporter November 12, 2025

Storytelling comes in all forms. In the Stanley Museum’s latest exhibit, entitled “Weaving Narratives,” it comes in the form of textiles curated from different African cultures throughout Iowa....

Students study at the University of Iowa’s Main Library on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The main library is a notable place to study, hosting 18 private study rooms and 6 open group areas.

Places to look for on your next study crawl

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter November 11, 2025

Midterm season has officially wrapped up, and for some of us, this time is a period of mourning for our fallen grades.  Alas, life goes on — and so does the workload. Yes, midterms may be over,...

Members of the Orlando Literary Magazine participate in a board meeting on Oct. 24, 2025, at the University of Iowa's Phillips Hall in Iowa City. They focus solely on LGBTQIA+ stories and are currently working on making their first literary magazine.

Orlando becomes the first queer literary magazine at UI

Allyson McGowan, Arts Reporter November 4, 2025

When second-year University of Iowa student Nic Cazin went looking for a place to express themself on campus, they were shocked to find out of all the literary magazines on campus, no LGBTQ+ literary...

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Column | How to survive a student film

Rian Barr, Arts Reporter November 4, 2025

As the end of the semester approaches, final projects can feel like a dark cloud looming over our heads. As a film student, these projects are no small heap.  Even in an introductory-level course,...

Tammy Vorhes arranges a flower bouquet at 1-800 Flowers/Flowerama on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2025. Tammy first worked for Flowerama for 16 years, before coming to own her current location for another 16 years. All bouquets and arrangements are handmade by the Flowerama staff on-site.

Creativity and community bloom in local Iowa City flower shop

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter November 4, 2025

Fronted by a wide array of plump, bright orange pumpkins and hanging plants, locally owned creativity blooms inside 1-800Flowers|Flowerama Iowa City. Rows of vibrant greenery and flowers flourish throughout...

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Separating the art from the artist

Madisyn Hunt, Arts Reporter October 29, 2025

Exposed, canceled, and possibly blacklisted. A creator behind widely popular work has revealed to be hiding skeletons in their closet. With the work having deep meanings for its fans, parting from...

Lola Jane Jewelry's table is seen at the Iowa City Farmers Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025. All of her jewelry is handmade, and she gets a lot of her inspiration from current trends.

Lola Jane Jewelry showcases natural beauty at the Iowa City Farmers Market

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter October 28, 2025

This is an installment in a multi-part series.  In the middle of the Saturday morning buzz at the Iowa City Farmers Market, a pair of silver bumblebee earrings glinted in the morning light, dangling...

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Point/Counterpoint | Is Halloween dying?

Allyson McGowan and Madisyn Hunt October 27, 2025

Halloween is not dying  I’m not from the Midwest, so I can't say for certain what Halloween looks like around here, but where I’m from in New York, Halloween definitely isn’t dying anytime...

The Into Light Project is seen at the Old Capitol Museum on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. The exhibit Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories features illustrations of over 30 individuals who have lost their lives to drug addiction. Pins are also available to spark conversation about their mission.

Into Light Benefit Concert brought awareness to the addiction epidemic

Hannah Childers, Arts Reporter October 26, 2025

Editor’s Note: This story contains mentions of drug addiction and overdose. The James Theater hosted the Into Light Benefit Concert on Sunday, Oct. 26. The concert was designed to raise awareness...