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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

Various sneakers are seen at Vice in Iowa City on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

The stories behind the shoelace: Sneakerhead culture and its economic rise in Iowa City

Sarah Stortz, Senior Reporter March 12, 2020

Slipping on a pair of Air Force Ones Mid Tops, Elliott Martin’s white sneakers serve a deeper purpose for him than just protecting his feet — they’re a documentation of his travels. The University...

Opinion: The Bold Type is having conversations that should be present in media more often

Opinion: The Bold Type is having conversations that should be present in media more often

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter March 11, 2020

On March 5, I sat down with something to satisfy my sweet tooth after a long Thursday and turned on my livestream of The Bold Type. The episode was titled, “The Space Between,” and it covered a...

S.C. Sherman reads a few chapters from his book as seen at Big Groove Brewery on Tuesday, March 11, 2020.

Iowa City Author adorns writing career with his sixth novel

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter March 11, 2020

Historical fiction, young-adult fantasy, spiritual thriller — genres with each their own markets and writing styles, and local Iowa City author S.C. “Steve” Sherman has dabbled in all of them....

UI Theatre Department introduces new performance series, Diverse Voices

UI Theatre Department introduces new performance series, Diverse Voices

Ashley Dawson, Arts Reporter March 11, 2020

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts introduced its new series, “Diverse Voices,” with Reconciliation a reading of a play written by Turtle Mountain Ojibwe member Marisa Carr. Carr’s...

David Petersen poses for a portrait at the Visual Arts Building on Sunday, March 6, 2020. Peterson is working toward his Master of Fine Arts in painting.

Student Spotlight: UI painter embeds queerness into Catholic spaces through artwork

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor March 11, 2020

Paint supplies, cardboard, and scraps of paper lay strewn across B.F.A painter David Michael Petersen’s workspace, as though an artistic twister had come through his corner of the Visual Arts Building....

Actors Sterling Isler and Sydney Kuhel perform in Marat’s Dead at the University of Iowa Theatre Building on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

Marat’s Dead to bring the story of the Reign of Terror into future America

Samantha Murray, Arts Reporter March 11, 2020

The famous painting of the death of Jean-Paul Marat gets a different twist in the poster for the upcoming play Marat’s Dead. On the originally white sheet that Marat leans against, the American flag...

Actors, Sterling Isler, and Sydney Kuhel perform in Marat’s Dead at the University of Iowa Theatre Building on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Marat’s Dead is a science-fiction play inspired by the murder of 17th century revolutionary leader, Jean-Paul Marat.

Photos: Marat’s Dead Dress Rehearsal

Tate Hildyard, Photojournalist March 10, 2020

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker

Opinion: TV is more effective when watched as it airs than binging a whole season

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter March 9, 2020

With the rise of streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and others, most television viewers now usually expect their favorite shows to premiere a whole season on a single day. Those...

Internationally-renowned dance group Alvin Ailey returns to Hancher

Internationally-renowned dance group Alvin Ailey returns to Hancher

Samantha Murray, Arts Reporter March 9, 2020

Bright lights will shine through the darkness of Hancher Auditorium’s Hadley Stage to show the clinically precise movements of the dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Company tonight. The group...

The marquee outside of the Englert theatre is shown with Mandolin Orange headlining on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Guster entertains Englert audience with an evening of hit songs and musical improv

Addie Bushnell, Arts Reporter March 8, 2020

The stage of the Englert Theater was bathed in blue and purple light as it welcomed popular ‘90s alternative rock band Guster and comedic master of ceremonies Connor Ratliff on Saturday for a night...

Binge Break: Break out the tissues for Party of Five

Binge Break: Break out the tissues for Party of Five

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor March 8, 2020

I’m the first to admit I cry easily. I’ve cried at almost every movie I’ve ever seen. But I think Freeform’s Party of Five reboot would make anyone cry instantly; I didn’t think this is...

Iowa Youth Writing Project Associate Director Emily Spencer poses for a portrait on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in her office located inside Phillips Hall.

Elizabeth Tate High School finds another resource for struggling students through the Writing and Wellness Club

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter March 7, 2020

On Wednesday March 4, the Iowa Youth Writing Project hosted their monthly Writing and Wellness Club event at Tate High School. A program started by IYWP associate director Emily Spencer in November of...