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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

The ‘Worstest’ comedy in town

ADAM GROMOTKA September 18, 2014

Comedy comes in many forms, often difficult to experience all in one sitting. But this is America, so why not stuff your face with it all in a blowout, all-inclusive smorgasbord of fun? Serving up as...

Reading from the world stage

DEVYN YOUNG September 18, 2014

For 47 years, a selected group of authors from around the world have attended the University of Iowa International Writing Program. Their fall residency is a 10-week program consisting of 29 writers from...

Exploring Wilson’s Orchard

JUSTUS FLAIR September 18, 2014

Wilson’s Orchard belongs in an old movie. Between the acres of green hills and towering trees, the old-fashioned farm house shop, and the picnicking families near the entrance, the place seems unreal....

Review: Retro Gaming Championship

CONOR MCBRIEN September 18, 2014

Humbly situated in the Hillel House, the Game Geek's Retro Gaming Championship 2014 drew a sizable crowd. It was nowhere near so much of a crowd as the Hawkeyes’ game against Iowa State but still...

Graywolf Poetry Tour to stop at Prairie Lights

DI STAFF September 18, 2014

At 7 p.m. Friday, Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St., will welcome poets Matthea Harvey, Jim Moore, and Katie Ford, who will read samples of their works If the Tabloids Are True What Are You?, Underground,...

Drink of the Week: Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale

DI STAFF September 18, 2014

Pumpkin-flavored drinks and pastries are ubiquitous this time of year, but it’s not every day you come across a pumpkin-based beer. If you’re looking to add a little spice to your beer selection this...

Nonfiction writer Hope Edelman returns

JASMINE PUTNEY September 11, 2014

When Hope Edelman puts pen to paper, a flood of memories, anecdotes, life lessons, and quotes take shape on the page. As a nonfiction writer, she draws inspiration from her life: her family, memories of...

Play readings for $1 — or maybe $2

CLAIRE DIETZ September 11, 2014

While the famously experimental Neo-Futurist theater group has its audience members roll a die to determine the price of their tickets, Riverside Theater keeps it a little simpler: flip a coin. One side,...

Reviving the ‘Trailer Park’

ADAM GROMOTKA September 11, 2014

Some viewers might despise loveable, poorly educated antiheroes who display uncanny ingenuity. They might loathe sleeper comedies with genius writing that makes romance awkward and throws drama to the...

Review: Destiny

CONOR MCBRIEN September 11, 2014

The next big thing in gaming is here — and if you play games or even just know someone who does, you won’t be able to avoid it. Destiny is another moneymaker for this year’s market, making...

Drink of the Week: Caramel Apple Sangria

DI STAFF September 11, 2014

Caramel Apple Sangria Fall doesn’t start (according to some) until Sept. 23, but while there’s still sunshine and ripening apples, the Caramel Apple Sangria bridges summer and fall perfectly. Featuring...

We sing the body eclectic

EMMA MCCLATCHEY September 11, 2014

In this two part series, The Daily Iowan explores the blossoming tattoo and piercing industry in the Iowa City area, from its cleaned-up shops and artists to body modification trends amongst college-age...