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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

Chandler Brown, a graduate student, poses for a portrait on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Brown was inspired by Grey’s Anatomy to pursue medicine.

The lasting legacy of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ in its 20th season

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter March 26, 2024

It’s March 27, 2005. A fresh, new medical drama has just premiered on ABC capturing the attention of viewers across the country. Suddenly, people find themselves invested in the dark and twisted love...

A message of remembrance for Chris Wiersema is seen on the marquee of the Englert Theatre in Iowa City on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Wiersema died in his sleep on March 13.

‘Thank you, Chris’ — Iowa City mourns death of music programmer

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor March 26, 2024

If you’ve ever attended a show at the Englert Theatre, Gabe’s, Trumpet Blossom Cafe, or the James Theatre, you have likely met Chris Wiersema. But you wouldn’t spot him on the stage...

Review | ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ beats the dead hearse

Review | ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ beats the dead hearse

Grant Darnell, Arts Reporter March 25, 2024

There’s a moment of beauty nestled in the tepid confines of “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” that occurs during the only scene that legacy characters Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore have alone together. “This...

An ASL interpreter signs for the founder of FilmScene Andrew Sherburne during the Iowa Disability Film Festival: FULL CIRCLE at the Chauncey FilmScene on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

FilmScene launches first annual Iowa Disability Film Festival

Madison Christenson, Arts Reporter March 20, 2024

FilmScene launched its first annual Iowa Disability Film Festival on Wednesday. During this three-day festival, which runs from March 20-22, three independent films are scheduled to be shown, centering...

Photo contributed by Katharine Horowitz

UI alum Katharine Horowitz, creates sonic storytelling within the alphabetic storyline of ‘Babble Lab’

Madison Christenson, Arts Reporter March 20, 2024

Katharine Horowitz, a professional freelance sound designer and composer, relishes her job; there is never a quiet moment in her line of work, even when she’s off the clock. "[Sound is] always...

Mar 10, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Ariana Grande at the 96th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Review | New Ariana Grande album ‘Eternal Sunshine’ proves Grande is best when singing R&B

Sophia Connolly, Arts Reporter March 19, 2024

Pop megastar Ariana Grande’s eighth studio album, “Eternal Sunshine” was released March 8 and follows the end of her relationship with her ex-husband Dalton Gomez. However, fans were expecting...

The Voxman Music Building is seen on Monday, Feb. 23, 2021.

Recital attendance class allows students to explore new styles of music

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter March 19, 2024

The University of Iowa course “Recital Attendance” gives music and non-music majors the opportunity to attend musical recitals for academic credit. For music majors, this course is mandatory yet...

Photo illustration by Avi Lapchick.

New UI library exhibit showcases enriching history of books

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter March 19, 2024

When people walk through the University of Iowa Main Library’s newest exhibit, they are transported hundreds of years back with walls lined with old and medieval manuscripts and contemporary artist...

Photo Illustration by Shaely Odean

TikTok influences a new community of readers

Charlie Hickman and Riley Dunn March 19, 2024

University of Iowa student Andi Pinkerman, a self-described bookworm, started watching videos on TikTok after completing a book report in her second year of high school. The social media app’s...

Nov 23, 2023; New York, New York, USA; 
New balloon Kung Fu Panda s Po on Central Park West.

Review | ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ is a satisfactory sequel

Grant Darnell, Arts Reporter March 18, 2024

“Kung Fu Panda 4” is simultaneously average and anomalous. On the one hand, it continues the trend of repetitive sequels that simply rehash what worked before in the hopes that it will work again. On...

Photo Illustration by Cody Blissett

Review | Netflix’s ‘Damsel’ suffers from poor pacing and one-dimensional characters

Sophia Connolly, Arts Reporter March 17, 2024

Viewers have watched British actor Millie Bobby Brown grow up on Netflix, from her debut in the hit series “Stranger Things” at age 12, to “Enola Holmes” in 2020, to her most recent credit...

Cecilia Oberdoerster and MK Shultz perform during an improv comedy show by Iowa City-based improv team Paperback Rhino at the James Theater on Thursday, March 7, 2024. (Ava Neumaier/ The Daily Iowan).

Behind the scenes: Iowa City’s longest-performing improv group, Paperback Rhino

Charlie Hickman, Assistant Arts Editor March 7, 2024

As the comical collective of Paperback Rhino exploded on The James Theater stage Thursday night, the audience was abuzz. Before the night of improvisational games had begun, Captains Payton Chapman and...