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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

Katy Perry arrives for the 56th CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. 56th CMA Awards

Review | Katy Perry fails to reclaim former glory with lackluster ‘143’

Emma Isenhart, Arts Reporter September 23, 2024

To say Katy Perry’s comeback attempt with “143” is a disaster is an understatement. The album, filled with lackluster lyrics and boring synths, fails to live up to her previous work. Perry was...

University of Iowa undergraduate and graduate theatre students play Catholic summer campers during a performance of THE (T)RE(X)FORMATION at the Alan MacVey Theatre inside the theatre building in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. The play was written by MK Shultz and was shown Friday and Saturday.

Review | University of Iowa Theater Department debuts hilarious new production with student-written ‘THE (T-)RE(X)FORMATION’

Kayla Person, Arts Reporter September 22, 2024

When a kid goes to a summer camp, they expect plenty of things: bonfires, camp songs, cabin drama, and maybe even a crush here and there  — typical, normal teenage things. In the case of ‘THE (T-)RE(X)FORMATION,’...

University of Iowa SCOPE members pose for a photo during a battle of the bands, hosted by University of Iowa SCOPE productions, at Iowa Memorial Union's River Amphitheater on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (Jordan Barry/The Daily Iowan)

The job market for the arts is bleak. This panel shows there’s still hope.

Flynn Milligan, Arts Reporter September 22, 2024

Arts industries can be hard to break into for students. The Englert Theatre hosted an event with the help of FilmScene and SCOPE — a student-led organization that brings concerts and entertainment...

James McAvoy arrives at the 91st Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre. McAvoy will star in a new horror movie titled, "Speak No Evil".

Review | ‘Speak No Evil’ remake surpasses the terrifying original

Emma Isenhart, Arts Reporter September 18, 2024

This review contains spoilers. Opening with an idyllic Italian countryside, “Speak No Evil” director James Watkins introduces the Daltons, a small family that has relocated to London from America....

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Ask the Author | UI creative writing student Reece A. Caven shares his independent publishing experience

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor September 17, 2024

Reece A. Caven is a senior at the University of Iowa studying creative writing. Caven decided he wanted to pursue writing while attending basic training in the National Guard during his enrollment....

A bartender at The Green House in Iowa City, pours an Audrey II with an agave straw and fresh mint on Sept. 13, 2024. The Green House is an accessible local destination for herbal teas and specialty drinks, serving both mocktails and alcoholic beverages.

Review | The Green House offers both fruity and tart flavors with its refreshing signature cocktail

Stella Shipman, Managing Editor September 17, 2024

Customers walking through the front doors of The Green House cocktail bar and lounge are immediately greeted by an emerald sea of potted, standing, and dangling plants. Warm, yellow light bounces off...

Suki Waterhouse performs on the third day of the second weekend of Austin City Limits Music Festival, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023.

Review | Suki Waterhouse sparkles with her sophomore album

Emma Isenhart, Arts Reporter September 17, 2024

Whether it’s selling out venues or starring in major TV shows like “Daisy Jones and the Six,” Suki Waterhouse has done it all. Her particular brand of indie pop has solidified her as an artist...

Bartertown Toys and Collectibles displays shelves of vintage movies, action figures, merchandise, and more in Iowa City on Sept 10, 2024. Iowa City has embraced the retro aesthetic in multiple stores selling nostalgic merchandise, fashion, and music from before the 21st century.

Local businesses lean into Gen Z’s love of nostalgia

Emma Isenhart and Flynn Milligan September 17, 2024

With AI technology running rampant and people increasingly glued to their phones, Gen Z is becoming nostalgic for the past. Polaroid cameras, vinyl records, and used clothing have been flying off...

Review | Keshi transports listeners into dream-like states with new release

Review | Keshi transports listeners into dream-like states with new release

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter September 16, 2024

Following the releases of two new singles over the summer, “Say” on July 11 and “Dream” on Aug. 8, musical artist Keshi — his real name being Casey Luong — finally dropped the rest of his...

Joshua and Emily Culbreath of Snack Break Movement Arts perform “HAUL” during the Prompt for the Planet event at Englert Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. The piece represented a view on fast fashion and specifically critiqued clothing retailer SHEIN.

Prompt for the Planet emphasizes sustainability at the Englert Theatre

Charlotte Ericson, Arts Reporter September 15, 2024

In 2018, Shannon Nolan, a University of Iowa student, and her professor David Gould created a mission that asked the next generation to lend their voices to the earth. Gould asked Inaugural Poet Amanda...

A member of the audience speaks to the panel while recording the event during an International Writer Program panel held in the Iowa City Public Library on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. The panel focused on storytelling in the digital age.

Photos: International Writers Program Panel

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist September 14, 2024

Writers came together in the Iowa City Public Library on Friday, Sept. 13, for a panel hosted by the International Writers Program. The panel featured four international writers: Chris Tse from New...

Author Maryann Lesert reads from her book “Land Marks” to an audience at Prairie Lights on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. “Land Marks” is a fiction novel based on Lesert’s real-life experience in observing and partaking in environmental activism in Michigan.

Ask the Author | Maryann Lesert Puts a fictional spin on anti-fracking

Kayla Person, Arts Reporter September 12, 2024

Maryann Lesert is a writer, activist, and professor who has written three full-length plays, five one-act plays, and articles regarding sustainability and environmental activism. A Michigan native, her...