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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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Art mady by Madison Bartlett

UI student artists create art to cope with COVID-19

Dani Hopkins, Arts Reporter September 2, 2020

It is no secret that many artists battle their own demons while producing fantastic art. For many, the COVID-19 pandemic is an added stress. Several artists at the University of Iowa have turned...

The outside of Filmscene is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020.

UI film majors share concerns about movie theater operations

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter September 2, 2020

There’s no denying that major motion pictures are starting to come back in full swing. With films such Unhinged, starring Russell Crowe, and New Mutants, Marvel’s latest cinematic release, film...

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Open Air Media Festival to illuminate Iowa City

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor August 27, 2020

Over the weekend, the walls of buildings throughout Iowa City will become canvases for projected artwork. Public Space One’s very first Open Air Media Festival will light up different areas of...

The English-Philosophy Building is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.

UI Nonfiction Writing Program sees changes going into fall semester

Madison Lotenschtein and Josie Fischels August 26, 2020

Amid a summer of protests and societal push for change, the University of Iowa’s Nonfiction Writing Program will see both internal and external shifts in the near future, starting immediately this...

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The Englert’s Best Show Ever finds connection in the arts community in third month of production

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter August 26, 2020

The Englert’s stage remains quiet amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but still produces entertainment over Spotify and other podcast platforms, as loudly and proudly as ever. The theater’s staff launched...

Benjamin Gilbertson, a BFA student studying Ceramics, poses in front of the Visual Arts Building on August 25, 2020.

Student Spotlight: UI artist creates ceramic pieces through experiential techniques

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor August 26, 2020

When Benjamin Gilbertson enrolled in a ceramics course in high school, all he was expecting was an “easy A.” By the end, not only had he earned the grade he’d hoped for — the young artist found...

Student made paintings are shown inside the EPB on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. Students from the art department moved these paintings to the EPB in attempt to make the building less bland.

Nonfiction Writing Program names new interim director

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor August 14, 2020

After seven years serving as director of the University of Iowa’s Nonfiction Writing Program,  John D’Agata will step down from his position. The English Department has named professor of journalism...

Photo of Thayer Theatre, where the UI Department of Theatre Arts has blocked out spaces for social distancing in movement classes.

Performing arts at UI to take a new, socially distanced approach this fall

Kathryn Raver, Arts Reporter August 6, 2020

The University of Iowa has adapted many of its courses and events in an attempt to provide a safe learning environment for students starting at the end of August. Classes in the departments of music,...

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Two months after original performance date, Shakespeare in the Park goes virtual

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor August 5, 2020

In Lower City Park, there stands a miniature, Elizabethan-style amphitheater, which has served as an outdoor stage for Riverside Theater’s free “Shakespeare in the Park” performances since 2000....

Cars parked on the lawn for the Summer of Arts free movie series, adapted as a drive-in due to the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 brings back vintage drive-in movie experience

Kathryn Raver, Arts Reporter August 4, 2020

Since 2005, moviegoers have sprawled out across the Pentacrest lawn every summer to watch a film projected in front of MacBride Hall. This year, the Summer of the Arts — which hosts their Free Movie...

The location on Linn Street where Fillmscene will host FilmStreet Outdoor Cinema, a socially-distanced film series begining on Friday, July 31. Contributed.

FilmScene to host outdoor film series coming to Northside

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor July 30, 2020

While the act of sitting inside a cool, dark theater may be excluded from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new option for local moviegoers has arrived: free, outdoor, socially distant movies, provided...

Cover art for On A Sunbeam, a graphic novel by Tillie Walden, is seen from a phone screen on Thursday, July 23, 2020. On A Sunbeam is one of many titles included on the reading list for a new LGBTQ+ book club on campus.

New UI book club to center around LGBTQ authors and stories

Kathryn Raver, Arts Reporter July 23, 2020

While stuck inside this summer, University of Iowa student Corinne Hoffman decided to do her part to bring the campus community together in the fall through a common interest: reading. Hoffman will...