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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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Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), Wichita (Emma Stone), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) and Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) in Columbia Pictures' Zombieland 2: Double Tap. (Jessica Miglio/Columbia Pictures/TNS)

Spooky Cinema: Why zombie movies are less brainless than they appear

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter October 2, 2019

From Night of the Living Dead to The Walking Dead, zombies have been prominent in pop culture for decades. With Zombieland 2 premiering on Oct. 18 and the Halloween season drawing near, what keeps the...

A scene from "The Eye of the Beholder."

UI faculty discuss everlasting legacy of ‘The Twilight Zone’ for its 60th anniversary

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter October 2, 2019

Sixty years ago, sci-fi fans entered the Twilight Zone, and some University of Iowa faculty never left. Members of the UI community will celebrate the show’s 60th anniversary with a blog post of “The...

Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard performs at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Brittany Howard’s first solo album overflows with power

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter October 1, 2019

At 30 years old, Brittany Howard has already made a massive impact in the music industry as the former lead singer of Alabama Shakes, but after her first album as a solo artist, Jaime, it is evident that...

Fitz and The Tantrums, featuring singers Noelle Scaggs, left, and Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick, right, performed at the 2018 Enterprise NHL All-Star Friday Night concert at

Fitz and the Tantrums diversify sound in latest album

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter September 30, 2019

Almost three years since the release of their fast-paced, angsty self-titled album in 2016, Fitz and the Tantrums released their latest musical endeavor, *All the Feels* on Sept. 20. The album spins away...

Binge Break: Saying goodbye to The Good Place

Binge Break: Saying goodbye to The Good Place

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor September 29, 2019

Every time a woman wears a power suit, five years are added to my life. This usually happens whenever I see a picture of Amy Poehler, but this past week it was Kristen Bell in the season premiere of The...

University of Iowa student Joe Gephart performs at Gabe's in downtown Iowa City on Aug. 17. Gephart is a part of the local metal band NonGrata.

Joe Gephart: Targeting axes, music, education, and fascinating hobbies

Ashley Dawson, Arts Reporter September 25, 2019

Joe Gephart met his band members the same way every other heavy metal band meets — through Craigslist. Just over two years ago, Gephart found an advertisement posted by members Greg Beaver and Mikey...

UI freshman Ashley Dawson paints herself in Burge Residence Hall on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Dawson started painting her body in order to develop a coping mechanism for her anxiety.

The artistic journey to a healthy mind: how art therapy helped me cope

Ashley Dawson, Arts Reporter September 25, 2019

Dealing with depression is nothing new to me. Although I was officially diagnosed in 2013, I have been struggling with the thoughts, feelings, and daily challenges it presents me with for much longer.  Soon...

Will Adams, playing Pippin, performs a number, surrounded by cast mates during a dress rehearsal of Pippin put on by the Iowa City Community Theatre at the Johnson Co. Fairgrounds on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. The cast will perform the show September 20-22 and 27-29.

Magic to do: Pippin wows audiences in Iowa City Community Theatre’s production

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter September 25, 2019

The Iowa City Community Theater started its series of shows for the fall season with Stephen Schwartz’s 1972 musical Pippin. The story follows the first-born son of King Charlemagne searching for his...

Lorne Michaels and SNL cast backstage during the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

No laughing matter: UI professor weighs in on the politically correct comedy debate

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter September 25, 2019

After Saturday Night Live’s decision to fire Shane Gillis last week for his use of a racial slur, the topic of what’s acceptable in comedy today has been heavily debated online.  While some say...

The cover of The Beatles' "Abbey Road" album.

Abbey Road debuted on this day in 1969: how has it continued to impact musicians and pop culture?

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter September 25, 2019

The Beatles produced several albums during their rock n’ roll reign of the 1960s, but one album continues to heavily influence pop culture 50 years after its release: Abbey Road. Abbey Road was released...

Urban Bush Women company members iscuss their performance at Hancher Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 21.(From left) Courtney J. Cook, Kesha McKey, Du’Bois A’Keen, Chanon Judson, and Stephanie Mas.(Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Urban Bush Women catalysed, visualized, and mesmerized with their show “Hair, and Other Stories” at Hancher.

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter September 22, 2019

With their performance entitled Hair, and Other Stories, on Sept. 21 at Hancher Auditorium, Urban Bush Women brought challenges to the forefront of the stage, leaving an experience that can only be summarized...

Dead Horses perform at The Mill on Friday, September 20, 2019.

Dead Horses puts on a relaxed, comforting show at the Mill

Ashley Dawson, Arts Reporter September 22, 2019

With a guitar in hand, a backstory sure to tug at heartstrings, and a personal journey of self-discovery, Sarah Vos sang her heart out alongside bassist Daniel Wolff at the Mill Restaurant on Friday night. With...