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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

Food Challenges: An exploration with 60 nuggets

ADAM GROMOTKA October 16, 2014

Why stuff your face with mountains of cholesterol, housed in mulched chicken parts and artificial flavor enhancers, pressed together by a machine, frozen, and then warmed at your local fast food joint?...

‘Nerdcore’ rapper MC Chris returns

DI STAFF October 16, 2014

Though glasses and suspenders aren’t usually part of his stage attire, rapper MC Chris has been dubbed one of the founders of “nerdcore” — a genre of music combining rap with nerd culture....

Reaching a Crescendo

JUSTUS FLAIR October 9, 2014

“A room with a view” has a whole new meaning at the Theater Building this weekend. Thayer Theater has been filled with dozens of deep blue windows flying at all angles, some with glass, some...

Wallflowers, Duncan Sheik bring back the ’90s

ASHLEY MURPHY October 9, 2014

Sounds of sweet memories and feelings of nostalgia are guaranteed Friday night at the Homecoming concert. Immediately following the coronation of the Homecoming Court, the Wallflowers and Duncan Sheik...

Homecoming harmony

DI STAFF October 9, 2014

Besides listening to the Wallflowers and cheering for the Hawkeyes at the game Saturday, Homecoming Weekend has plenty of other events to offer. Hawkeye Feed Noon- 2 p.m., Hubbard Park Hot dogs, burgers,...

Giving a voice to domestic violence

ISAAC HAMLET October 9, 2014

When music and choreographed dance are mentioned, thoughts of domestic violence are rarely quick to follow. Maria’s Voice attempts to meld these elements for audiences. The Englert Theater, 221...

Comedy on a dime

JASMINE PUTNEY October 9, 2014

Opening night. It is generally known among the theater world as a night full of adrenaline, fear, and excitement. Actors, directors, and technical staff have worked together for weeks, practicing to deliver...

’80s disco meets Ancient Greece

DEVYN YOUNG October 9, 2014

In 1980, a new musical premièred in movie theaters throughout the country. The film was called Xanadu and starred Olivia Newton John and Michael Beck. Despite a successful soundtrack and a later cult...

A local organization seeks "Food for Everyone"

CLAIRE DIETZ October 9, 2014

After 18 years supporting local families and farmers, Local Foods Connection hopes to draw the public eye to its organization. Local Foods Connection is a local nonprofit organization focused on providing...

Review: Recyclable Boat Races

ADAM GROMOTKA October 9, 2014

Human ingenuity and perseverance are not measured by the number of skyscrapers we construct, the number of diseases our medical field learns to combat, or the number of different iPhones we design and...

Review: Costume Quest 2

CONOR MCBRIEN October 9, 2014

If I had to think about it, there really aren’t that many Halloween-theme games out there. Plenty of horror games certainly, but only a few actual Halloween games. The Atari game based on the Halloween...

Drink of the Week: RumChata Iced Coffee

DI STAFF October 9, 2014

The season for iced coffee has nearly expired, but as long as temperatures remain above freezing and Peppermint Mochas have yet to replace Pumpkin Spice Lattes, it's not too late to play with this refreshing...