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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

Englert to get Wilder

DI STAFF May 15, 2014

A tale from another time in America’s history is coming to Iowa City. The story of Laura Ingalls Wilder will be performed at the Englert Theater, 221 E. Washington St., at 10 a.m. Friday. Admission...

Youth Ballet concert arrives

DI STAFF May 15, 2014

This weekend young dancers will dominate the stage, when the University of Iowa Youth Ballet and School of Dance will perform its spring concert. The performances will take place in North Hall’s Space/Place....

TV’s misunderstood mothers

EMMA MCCLATCHEY May 8, 2014

Many grew up watching apron-clad sitcom moms with perfect beehive haircuts and unlimited poise and patience (though some of us saw that watching reruns, or DVDs, or whatever of shows from long before we...

A little pi-Zaza

BEN VERHILLE May 8, 2014

From farmers' markets and grocery stores to now owning their own shop, Zaza's Pasta is gaining traction as a household name in Iowa City. Family inspired and quality required, Zaza's opened its doors...

An unconventional artist to perform

MCKENNA PAULUS May 8, 2014

Juiceboxxx is an artist who cannot be defined or categorized. He said he makes "American music" and tries to create his own lane and sound. Juiceboxxx thinks of himself as one of a kind and plans...

Your Next Drink: Blackberry Julep

DI STAFF May 8, 2014

Blackberry Julep Primary Alcohol: Jim Beam Kentucky Whiskey My experience with this Kentucky Derby favorite came from the Share in the Pedestrian Mall. Although this came after the event, the hot temperatures...

From the top

JUSTUS FLAIR May 8, 2014

Video games and sex. That is what Ryan Oliveira knows. And — as proverbial wisdom dictates — write what you know, so the graduate playwright did just that. “[Swordplay] was sparked by a professor...

Poetry meets fashion

ISAAC HAMLET May 8, 2014

Poetry causes our minds to examine ideas of deep emotion and passion. So it's not surprising that the medium is used to vocalize the love and gratitude felt toward mothers. Poetry in Motion takes that...

UI grad steps into film

CASSIDY RILEY May 8, 2014

In an industry characterized by attention-seeking stars and brand-name directors, Jesse Heisel says he wants to work his way into Hollywood by letting his films speak for him. Heisel leans against braces...

Dancers switch roles

JENNIFER HOCH May 8, 2014

In an attempt to exchange experiences, UI dance students will swap their roles from performers to choreographers at this year's Undergraduate Concert. The concert will showcase 14 pieces choreographed...

Upcoming play examines bullying

CASSIDY RILEY May 1, 2014

When Working Group Theater was commissioned by Hancher to write a play about bullying, Jennifer Fawcett didn’t plan on composing two plays. But shortly after beginning her research on the sensitive...

FilmScene welcomed 10,000th customer

EMMA MCCLATCHEY May 1, 2014

Evan James was hanging out in the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., on Tuesday when he decided to attend the 5:45 p.m. showing of Cousin Jules at the FilmScene cinema, 118 E. College St. Minutes...