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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

Milly, Lily, and Remi show their friendship bracelets during the parTay event at Big Grove Brewery on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. The event was put on to support 29 local partner agencies of United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties. (Isabella Tisdale/ The Daily Iowan)

Taylor Swift’s social and economic impact felt in Iowa City

Stella Shipman, Arts Editor November 28, 2023

University of Iowa third-year Tori Ghyzel became a die-hard Taylor Swift fan following her first listen to the singer’s 2010 album “Speak Now.” She even got her older sister in on the fandom,...

Iowa City band Two Canes performs at The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

Q&A | Two Canes

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor November 28, 2023

Two Canes is an Iowa City-born punk rock band consisting of lead singer Myles Evangelista, guitarists Evan Weidl and Edwin Svoboda, drummer Chloe Weidl, and bassist Jack Moore. This interview has...

Natalie Benway Correll poses for a portrait in her office in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Benway Correll is a graduate of the University of Iowa, and is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, working with Iowa City Holistic Therapies.

Winter blues: A look into seasonal depression and holistic treatment

Lily Czechowicz, Arts Reporter November 28, 2023

Iowa winters have always been known for beautiful snow-covered fields and icy rivers as much as their bitter temperatures, shorter days, and subsequent seasonal depression for some individuals. Seasonal...

Customers wine and dine at Brix Cheese Shop and Wine Bar on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2023.

Wine enthusiasts in Iowa City dispel the myth that studying wine is snobbish

Lily Czechowicz, Arts Reporter November 28, 2023

When University of Iowa alum Emma Bohn took a job at Brix Cheese Shop and Wine Bar in Iowa City during her third year at the university, the political science major never anticipated the path it led...

FilmScene at the Chauncey is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

FilmScene celebrates 10 years of growing the IC film community

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter November 15, 2023

Through its unique showing of movies and emphasis on community engagement, FilmScene has established a central presence in Iowa City’s art scene since its opening in November 2013.  To celebrate...

Landon Gundlach, 7, creates landscape art at the Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. The museum hosted “Schools Out at the Stanley” when the Iowa City district schools had no school on Election Day.

Stanley Museum hosts ‘School’s Out’ series for K-12 students

Caden Gantenbein, Arts Reporter November 14, 2023

While the typical day off from school might warrant all-day relaxation, the University of Iowa’s Stanley Museum of Art offers an alternative activity to video games and snacking. Instead of hiring...

Writers from around Iowa City work on the short stories and novels  at the Iowa City Public Library, in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. The Iowa City Public Library will be hosting meetings to for writers to celebrate National Novel Writing Month.

Aspiring novelists at UI dedicate themselves to the November writing challenge

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter November 14, 2023

Writing a novel is hard work. The act of creating a full-fledged and developed story requires time, effort, and dedication. It can be easy for many writers to become discouraged, especially if they...

Iowa City band Fishbait performs at The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

Q&A | Fishbait

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor November 7, 2023

Fishbait is an Iowa City band with members J.J. Razor, Thomas Halligan, and Nathan Ward. The funk metal group’s first album was released on Oct. 28 and is available on streaming platforms. Fishbait...

Design concepts are seen at the University of Iowa Dance and Opera Costume Shop at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.

UI Dance and Opera Costume Shop works behind the scenes to create the image of productions

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

When entering the University of Iowa Dance and Opera Costume Shop in Hancher Auditorium, every color and texture of fabric imaginable is illuminated in a bright, sunlit room. Since the spring 2022,...

Patrons of Critical Hit Games play a board game during a Magic: The Gathering event on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The local community meets almost every night for events, leagues and tournaments hosted by Critical Hit Games.

Critical Hit makes space for tabletop gamers

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter October 31, 2023

Walking down the stairs to Critical Hit Games’ basement game room feels like entering another world. Surrounded by games, merchandise and decorations of all kinds, anyone’s first step into the...

Photo illustration by Theodore Retsinas

Exploring the success and failure of book-to-movie/series adaptations

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter October 25, 2023

Disney released the first trailer for its much-anticipated “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” show adaptation last month. Since its release, the trailer has been analyzed by the series’ vast fanbase.  But...

Five last-minute Halloween costumes under $5

Five last-minute Halloween costumes under $5

Stella Shipman, Arts Editor October 24, 2023

Panicking because you forgot to order that one piece of your costume? Trying on your outfit and deciding you want to completely change your look? Deciding an hour before your friends leave for a party...

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