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The Daily Iowan

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

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Reclining into the mixture

February 4, 2016

How often do people say “I like all kinds of music”? Despite liking all genres, no bands seem to feel the same; different genres rarely mix. Occasionally, one may hear a rap within a pop song or some...

(The Daily Iowan/Justus Flair)

Drink of the week: Clinton Street Social Club’s “Grandpa’s Coffin”

February 4, 2016

You’ll forget the bout of cold we’re experiencing with the first sip. It contains Old Ezra 7 year Bourbon, Laird’s Bonded AppleJack, Laphroaig 10 year spritz, sugar, and Boutique Bitters. EXPERIENCE:...

(University of Iowa)

Traveling with laughter

Isaac Hamlet, [email protected] February 4, 2016

For those who frequented Nickelodeon in the 1990s, Kel Mitchell’s will be a familiar face. He appeared on “All That” and “Kenan and Kel” with Kenan Thompson of “Saturday Night Live.” He’s...

Photo by Abby Nierman

No frills, no auto-tune — songs

February 4, 2016

Folksinger/songwriter and poet Heather Styka will perform at 9 p.m. at Gabe’s on Feb. 7 with opener Liv Carrow. By Adam Buhck [email protected] Heather Styka knew from a young age she...

Clear eyes, witty raps, & on fire

Clear eyes, witty raps, & on fire

Alex Kramer, [email protected] February 4, 2016

Over a mysterious beat pounding through the speakers, a raspy voice proudly proclaims, “I swear, they love the way I’m tellin’ it.” Joshua Dillon, known by stage name Dillon Fuego, hopes Iowa...

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Few characters, but characters

Justus Flair, [email protected] February 1, 2016

Chatter fills the air all day: small snippets of interjections, rambling recounts of rowdy nights, hushed secrets whispered behind hands. In a bind, how quickly can you tell a tale, passing it along...

(Via Twitter @rihanna)

Classic Rihanna again

February 1, 2016

Rihanna dropped ANTI, her first album since 2012, on Jan. 27. By Mario Williams [email protected] In March 2015 while doing press for her animated movie Home, Rihanna was, of course, asked about...

Wiseman on Wiseman

Wiseman on Wiseman

Girindra Selleck, [email protected] January 29, 2016

Frederick Wiseman will not be stopped. Since the famed documentarian produced his first film, The Cool World, in 1963, he has gone on to produce and direct more than 40 films during the next 50 years....

Silver-screened dreams

Silver-screened dreams

January 28, 2016

By Alex Kramer | [email protected] From the humor of Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele to the turmoil caused by Edward Snowden, 2016 will, hopefully, be remembered as a fantastic year for...

Changing ‘us’ and ‘them’

Changing ‘us’ and ‘them’

January 28, 2016

Tessa Solomon [email protected] A frayed white poster, bruised yellow in spots, catches the eye. On its face, a dark, hand-painted message proclaims: “Whites only beyond this point.” “The...

Illustration by Zebedia Wahls

Caucus Candidate Cocktails

Justus Flair, [email protected] January 28, 2016

As Iowans pledge support to candidates during the caucuses on Feb. 1, the voting season will begin. Whether that stresses you out or gets your blood pumping in anticipation, you could probably use a...

The descent of horrible

The descent of horrible

January 28, 2016

Line of Descent will make its world première at Riverside Theater on Friday. By Isaac Hamlet [email protected] “It’s about four really awful people trying to outdo each other, all while...