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The Daily Iowan

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

Kali Schelby poses for a portrait in her apartment on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Schelby has multiple plants in her home, including a 4-foot tall cactus, succulents, and flowers.

Growing happiness: becoming a plant parent provides a connection to nature and benefits mental health

Ashley Dawson, Arts Reporter February 19, 2020

With diverse greenery spilling over the white windowsill, the air smells fresh and natural upon entering Kali Schelby’s cozy Iowa City apartment. The self-proclaimed “plant mom” said she loves...

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Hookups and heartbreaks: Navigating the modern dating field

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter February 12, 2020

Hookup: It’s a word that can mean anything, from a makeout to a variety of sexual activities, and it’s the key descriptor in the culture of relationships that college students are navigating. Hookup...

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Self-publishing: bringing local authors to success, debt, or a route of possibility

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter February 5, 2020

At first glance, one would be hard pressed to spot a difference between traditionally-published and self-published books. However, the path from conception to publication is very different. Detailing...

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Painting the town purple: The Color Purple comes to Hancher

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter January 22, 2020

The Color Purple has gained massive popularity since its literary début in 1982. Whether the story is on the page, screen, or stage, it has resonated with audiences for decades. Now, the fourth national...

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” begins where “The Force Awakens” left off, with Rey (Daisy Ridley) having tracked down Luke Skywalker. [Walt Disney Pictures]

The power of the force: The end of the Star Wars saga is nearly here

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter December 11, 2019

Bright blue letters fade into the dark screen, readying audiences with its preliminary, “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” Members of this multi-generation audience sit with bated breath,...

Managing Editor for The Daily Iowan, Brooklyn Draisey, gets a tattoo done by Anne Marsh at Iowa City Tattoo on Friday, November 22, 2019.

Iowa City artists take different paths to becoming tattoo artists

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor December 4, 2019

There’s a weird feeling that comes along with knowing you’re about to willingly put yourself through pain. There’s plenty of excitement at the thought of incorporating beautiful artwork on your body,...

Ballad of a Tribute Band: The shared love of past artists unites musicians

Ballad of a Tribute Band: The shared love of past artists unites musicians

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter November 13, 2019

The stage glowed under the venue lights, the humming of the crowd grew louder as the start of the concert drew near. Fans from all walks of life came to see artists try and replicate a sound from a bygone...

Female writers make their marks at the Writing University through the decades

Female writers make their marks at the Writing University through the decades

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter November 6, 2019

Several female authors made the University of Iowa their literary stomping grounds in the 20th and 21st Centuries. Whether they attended as undergraduates or through the Writers' Workshop, they persevered...

Make-up artist Zoe Harrison paints detail work onto Deborah Christensen-Andrew at Scream Acres in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Christensen-Andrew plays “The Pumpkin Mash” (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Making monsters through makeup: How haunted houses create horror

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter October 30, 2019

In a large farm shed at Scream Acres in Atkins, Iowa, everyday people are transformed into terrifying creatures, ready to haunt the grounds at night. The light of the late afternoon spills through the...

Megan Gogerty rehearses scenes from “Feast” during photo call at Riverside Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. “Feast” is a one-woman show and is interactive with the audience.

Dinner party takes a turn in Feast, an Iowa City playwright’s solo show

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter October 23, 2019

From small to large productions, a key point in theater is for cast members to work together in order to construct a fabulous show. For Iowa City playwright, Megan Gogerty, however, there is no need for...