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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Review: The 1975’s ‘I like it when you sleep…’

Adam Buhck, [email protected] March 3, 2016

The cliché dictates “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but in the case of the 1975’s highly anticipated sophomore album, doing so wouldn’t be much of a misstep. The British pop/alt-rock group’s...

Corryn, Gidion's mother played by Doreen Loring, reads a note that was given to her son by a girl. The play "Gidion's Knot" will be preformed in Public Space One on March 4, 5, 11, and 12 at 7:30. (The Daily Iowan/Karley Finkel)

‘Gidion’s Knot’ set for stage this weekend

Gracey Murphy, [email protected] March 3, 2016

Parent-teacher conferences: Children’s best or worst efforts will reach the ears of their mothers and fathers. However, Gidion’s mother and teacher must discuss something much more tragic than failing...

Snapping back to having fun

Snapping back to having fun

March 2, 2016

Old Dominion will perform this evening in the IMU Main Lounge. By Grace Pateras  |  [email protected] “Break Up with Him” and “Snapback” have been blasting through car stereos the past...

Becca Breazeale, a bartender from Forbinnen Planet, pours cocktails during Top Chef inside Hotel Vetro in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016. The award for "Best Mixologist" went to Micky's Irish Pub. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Sepehr Sadrzadeh of Pullman snags IC Top Chef title

Tessa Solomon, [email protected] March 2, 2016

  The dumplings have been devoured, cocktails drained, and votes cast. Both fresh and familiar faces left Iowa City’s Top Chef competition with crowns last night, while 400 attendees waddled...

Spotlight, DiCaprio, Larson snare Oscars

Spotlight, DiCaprio, Larson snare Oscars

February 29, 2016

The Academy Awards were held Sunday night, honoring the best films and filmmakers of the past year. By Girindra Selleck [email protected] Sunday night’s Academy Awards were one of the most...

Reveling in the culture

Reveling in the culture

February 29, 2016

Nine historically black greek organizations stepped and strolled their way to the end of a weeklong celebration. By Cassandra Santiago [email protected] It’s no secret. Shade was thrown...

Fresh produce sits out at the Farmer's Market on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015. A new study from the UI shows that the number of farmer's markets has gone up and more people are buying their food locally. (The Daily Iowan/Lexi Brunk)

Top Chef takes up its station

February 29, 2016

The knives are sharpened, cocktails concocted, and cupcakes frosted. The annual Top Chef competition has returned to Iowa City. From 5 to 8 p.m. today local chefs, bakers, and mixologists will dish their...

Michael Moore muses on 'Where to Invade Next'

Michael Moore muses on ‘Where to Invade Next’

February 26, 2016

Michael Moore’s latest film, Where to Invade Next, examines the best other countries have to offer and why we don’t match up. Chances are you either hate or love Michael Moore; his antics really don’t...

Dancing into water: UI Dancers in Company concert begins today

Dancing into water: UI Dancers in Company concert begins today

February 25, 2016

The Dancers in Company will present its home concert, which explores the theme of water, in Space/Place. By Claire Dietz | [email protected] Formless, fluid, and unhesitating, the dancers invoke...

Cal

Cal

February 25, 2016

Way into the darkness: Wendigo playing this weekend

Way into the darkness: Wendigo playing this weekend

February 25, 2016

Wendigo, playing in UI Theater B this weekend, covers a seldom-discussed dark side of humanity. By Devyn Young [email protected] Many people visit the theater to forget their own lives for a...

Iowa City to celebrate children's literature with festival

Iowa City to celebrate children’s literature with festival

Isaac Hamlet, [email protected] February 25, 2016

  No matter how much — or little — you like reading, everyone can remember reading children’s books. But with the exception of heavy weights like Dahl and Seuss, it can be easy to forget...