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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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Clockwise from top right: Dr. Dawson the individualist, Zone, the “critical money inc.,” and Yung Trey pose for a portrait in the Voxman Music building on Monday. All four are rappers in Iowa City.

Hip-Hop from the Heartland

Sarah Stortz, Art's Reporter May 1, 2019

“My name is Dr. Dawson.” Her introduction is immediately followed by a holler from the audience as she stands inside Gabe’s. Fitting in with the crowd, Dawson warms up the stage by opening up for...

University of Iowa student Josephine Beddor poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019.

Finding therapy in a few lines

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter May 1, 2019

“Le futur est entre nos mains.” Below the phrase depicts a melting candle held by a white hand, with the painting intertwining Josephine Beddor’s ancestry and strive for healing. Influenced by...

Trainers gather to take down a nearby Alolan Raichu raid after the tournament.

Trainers challenge each other for the Iron Throne during Pokémon Go community tournament

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter April 29, 2019

On a cold, blustery April Sunday, Pokémon trainers from all around Iowa gathered to test their skills against others in their area. Every person was bundled up, hoods on, dressed in only their finest...

The University of Iowa Gospel Choir performs in the Iowa Memorial Union on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Voices of Soul members put their hearts and souls into gospel performance

Haley Triem, Arts Reporter April 28, 2019

Bright lights in purples, greens, and golds shine on both the stage and the audience. The rainbow of vibrant colors reflects the overall atmosphere of the room: cheerful and bursting with energy. Singers...

Prairie Lights bookstore on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017.

‘Courting Mr. Lincoln’: A provocative interview with history

Philip Runia, Arts Reporter April 28, 2019

As one of America’s best-known presidents, Honest Abe’s story conversely has a lot of mystery. For historical fiction storyteller Louis Bayard, Abraham Lincoln holds undeniable historical significance...

Kuldeep Singh performs his Odissi dance in the Englert on April 26, 2019.

Kuldeep Singh shines in Englert

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter April 27, 2019

It begins with a soft buzz, luring the audience’s attention. Lights flash on, filling the stage with an orange and red glow. A melodic voice joins the soft buzz, backed by Indian-style instrumentals....

A rehearsal for 2PM in Faith, Nebraska takes place on Thursday, April 25th, 2019. 2PM in Faith, Nebraska is part of the University of Iowa's New Play Festival featuring works written and directed by University of Iowa graduate theater students.

New plays rise on local horizon

Sarah Stortz and Haley Triem April 25, 2019

The University of Iowa is particularly famous for its writing programs, including writing plays. Every year, local theater and new-play fanatics gather to celebrate new playwrights in a weeklong festival,...

Remembering how to be a good neighbor: Mr. Rogers week

Remembering how to be a good neighbor: Mr. Rogers week

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter April 25, 2019

Sixteen years after his death, Fred Rogers’ phrase “Hello, neighbor” still strikes a chord in the hearts of those who watched him. This weekend, Iowa City residents can be reminded how to be a good...

A June 2017 exterior rendering of the Stanley Museum of Art facility looking west from Gibson Square and Madison Street. (Source: State Board of Regents)

UI planning groundbreaking for Stanley Museum of Art

Sarah Stortz and Marissa Payne April 25, 2019

After the Stanley Museum of Art has been without a permanent home since the 2008 flood, the University of Iowa will soon break ground on the museum's new space. The UI will host a groundbreaking ceremony...

University of Iowa ceramics graduate student Donté K. Hayes poses for a portrait in his studio on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. During the event, students presented projects that combined art and engineering.

Benin heads, pineapples, Daleks: the art of Donté Hayes

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter April 24, 2019

The ceramics communal studio in the Visual Arts Building was speckled with clay figurines, pots, and mugs, showing off the incredible talent of the artists in a casual way. Donté K. Hayes’ corner of...

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You, Me, and the rise of STDs

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Editor April 24, 2019

Of the plethora of emails sent to University of Iowa students rolling in throughout the day — spam, marketing, student-organization recruiting — one is particularly eye catching. “New Test Result,”...

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Let’s talk about sex (ed), baby 

Haley Triem, Arts Reporter April 24, 2019

It’s 2019, and sexual-health resources are more available to students than ever. With wide access to the internet, and a cultural shift in attitudes toward sex, young adults should be going into college...