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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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University of Iowa student Chosie Titus poses for a portrait in Java House on Tuesday, March 26th, 2019. Chosie Works as the design editor for Fools Magazine.

Graphic design from France to Iowa

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter April 3, 2019

After living in two countries during her academic career, University of Iowa senior Chosie Titus has cultivated her skills in visual art and graphic design from both France and the U.S. Having a French...

Roller derby: The community under the helmets

Roller derby: The community under the helmets

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter April 3, 2019

Wheels screeching by, a wall of powerful strong women fights to keep the opponents at bay as blood, sweat, and tears are spilled. Roller derby is not a sport meant for the faint of heart, but the ones...

Kaia Kater performs in Hancher Auditorium on March 30, 2019. Kater is a singer-songwriter who has been nominated for a Juno award for contemporary roots album of the year.

Kaia Kater brings passion, personal stories to Hancher

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter March 31, 2019

One bass, one guitar, three lovely voices, and a banjo: This is how to put on a lovely, intimate, Saturday night show. Only Canadian banjo player Kaia Kater could pull this off with such grace. Performing...

A new page on sustainable development, the Green Revolution, and globalization 

A new page on sustainable development, the Green Revolution, and globalization 

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter March 27, 2019

After 20 years of research around the world, Timothy Wise, senior researcher and director of the Land and Food Rights Program at the Small Planet Institute, decided to write a book that argues against...

Current Joys performs at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The show was one of a variety of events during the second day of the Mission Creek festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Mission Creek comes to Iowa City next week

Naomi Hofferber and Adrian Enzastiga March 27, 2019

As spring slowly makes its way to Iowa City, so does the annual festival featuring music, literature, and art: Mission Creek. Hosted by the Englert, Mission Creek spans six days and a variety of venues...

Younger performs at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The show was one of a variety of events during the second day of the Mission Creek festival.

What to see at Mission Creek

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Editor March 27, 2019

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Old Creamery production explores sex and dating in the modern age

Philip Runia, Arts Reporter March 27, 2019

Romance in the 21st century is a daunting feat for many, considering all of the distractions. Whether they be technology, an ex, or simply a lack of desire for dating, all play out comically and emotionally...

UI Junior Dante Benjegerdes demonstrates stage combat choreography at the Theatre Building on Monday, March 25, 2019. Although a competitive niche, Benjegerdes plans to pursue stage combat professionally. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

Student Spotlight: Crafting the perfect fight

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter March 27, 2019

Wearing a white tank top reading “pick flowers, not fights,” University of Iowa junior Dante Benjegerdes wields a fake knife as he practices combat, hair flowing freely. An item often used to ignite...

Generational conflicts, comfort, and comedy; Andrew Ridker’s The Altruists

Generational conflicts, comfort, and comedy; Andrew Ridker’s The Altruists

Austin Yerington, Arts Reporter March 27, 2019

Before the age of 30, Andrew Ridker had written for such prestigious publications as The Paris Review, the New York Times, just to name two. With such a résumé, Ridker released his first published novel,...

Birthdays and bath time at The Mill in third One Act Showcase

Birthdays and bath time at The Mill in third One Act Showcase

Philip Runia, Arts Reporter March 23, 2019

Theater has the ability to bring people out of their lives and into joyous or tumultuous ones of the characters onstage, often through humor or satire. At 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday at The Mill, 120...

Unique comic Neil Hamburger is coming to Iowa City

Unique comic Neil Hamburger is coming to Iowa City

Austin Yerington, Arts Reporter March 14, 2019

On March 16, Iowa City has the opportunity to experience alternative comedian Neil Hamburger at the Mill. Gregg Turkington’s Neil Hamburger is a comedic character who can divide a room. His avant-garde...

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A March made for women filmmakers

Haley Triem and Austin J. Yerington March 13, 2019

The rumble of speakers, the smell of popcorn, and the cool quiet of the theater, lit up by a projector. Going to the movies may not seem like a political act, but for the month of March at FilmScene, the...