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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Director of Avengers talks Marvel and his time at the University of Iowa

Director of Avengers talks Marvel and his time at the University of Iowa

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] April 30, 2018
Joe Russo, one half of the Russo Brothers and director of Avengers: Infinity War, came to the Englert to discuss the film and his time as a student at the UI.
Kate Berlant performs during the CAB comedy show on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the IMU.

Comedian Kate Berlant performans experimental comedy for UI students

Comedian Kate Berlant visited the UI to perform experimental standup comedy on Sunday evening.
CupcakKe Shares Her Story in Preparation for Flyover Fest

CupcakKe Shares Her Story in Preparation for Flyover Fest

From poetry through rap, Elizabeth Harris — best known by her stage name “CupcakKe” — keeps it true to herself above all.
People enter The Englert Theatre for comedian, Margaret Cho's stand-up during Mission Creek Festival on Thursday, April 6, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

116th-Annual Aesculapian Frolics comes to Englert Theater

Matthew Kinney, [email protected] April 25, 2018
Hosted by the Carver College of Medicine Student Government, the 116th-Annual Aesculapian Frolics will head to the Englert on Saturday.
File photo/The Daily Iowan

ICDocs returns for its 15th year, celebrating student filmmakers

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] April 25, 2018
ICDocs returns for its 15th year, celebrating student filmmakers
American history through music

American history through music

Josh Balicki, [email protected] April 25, 2018

Taylor Mac melds various modes of performance, which has garnered consistent praise in the greater artistic community. His originality and versatility has culminated in honors such as MacArthur Fellowship,...

Models perform during the Flyover Fashion Festival on May 5, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Celebrating art and culture in every form, Flyover Fest blossoms in inclusion

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] April 25, 2018
Amid the success of Flyover Fashion Fest, a team expands the annual festival to incorporate several forms of art.
New Play Festival showcases UI students

New Play Festival showcases UI students

Elly Woods, [email protected] April 25, 2018
Next week, UI playwrights will have their pieces showcased in the New Play Festival. The annual event especially highlights M.F.A. students, whose works will be full produced throughout the week.
‘The Sopranos’ producers plan to teach screenwriting course at the UI

‘The Sopranos’ producers plan to teach screenwriting course at the UI

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] April 25, 2018
Since graduating from the UI, Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess have gone to write for the hit series ‘The Sopranos.’
Historian Mike Zahs demonstrates a magic lantern in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber on Dec. 9. Zahs projected slides as part of a magic-lantern demonstration meant to introduce people to an early from of visual communication. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Brinton Collection showcases artifacts from an Iowan couple’s contribution to film history

Historical artifacts from the lives of two of Iowa’s earliest film pioneers find a home in the Main Library Special Collection.
24 hours of improv by Iowa City's Great White Narcs

24 hours of improv by Iowa City’s Great White Narcs

April 23, 2018

Iowa City improv troop The Great White Narcs staged a 24 hour long improv comedy show. DI Films documented the show and the players through the highs and lows of the entire performance.

The University of Iowa School of Music is being moved to the newly built Voxman Building. The building is located at 95 East Burlington Street. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

UI Jazz Studies welcome diversity, prestige in Brazilian connection

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] April 23, 2018
The University of Iowa jazz program may be located in the middle of the United States, but has strong ties to Brazil and beyond.