Tucked away in a corner room in Halsey Hall, a small group of students is busy rehearsing through the afternoon. Not an unusual sight for the building, which plays host to many dance rehearsals, but it...

Writing tends to be a solitary pursuit. Writers can hack at a keyboard, unspeaking, for hours at a time to discover that they only persuaded a single sentence to occupy the page. Even when words do come,...

Imagine a typical day in the office. You sit in your cubicle, working  tirelessly. You may stop by the water cooler to catch up on the latest workplace gossip, but not before you sign up for this weekend’s...

I hadn't heard very much about the new cultural venue in the Old Capitol mall, and now I know why. Before I even get to what I ordered, I was told they didn't have beef this day. I suppose this may be...

Low drawls drift in from two men scrunched over a table in a corner; the moment is private, not meant to be seen. Kehry Lane scans the scene with the eyes of a raptor. As he scribbles notes, he makes...

The Northwest Passage is a route sought by sailors for centuries to allow unhindered passage from Europe to Asia. It wasn't until a voyage made by Roald Amundsen in 1903-06 that the endeavor was successful....

Margie Walsh has lived in South Boston her whole life. She was never able to finish school, she got pregnant when she was young, and her daughter was born with a severe disability. Now faced with losing...

The Yacht Club may only be in its 11th year of existence, but it has become a staple in Iowa City's celebrated downtown. Not only has the pub expanded with an upstairs bar, it is now open all day serving...

During approximately 126 years, “consulting detective” Sherlock Holmes has become one of the most portrayed fictional characters in film history. But few adaptations have garnered the adoration...

It’s a Mexican restaurant turned speakeasy club, serving amazing Iowan food and artisan recipes. I’m talking about some delicious, ingredient-inspired, chef-created entrées and appetizers. Sold,...

This winter break, I was able to change some of my original opinions about the United States through a month of traveling. I had the chance to visit many places on the East Coast and spend time with my...

Travel down the rabbit hole, in Iowa City that is. This weekend, Nolte Academy will bring the magic of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland to the Midwest, featuring an updated spin on Alice’s Wonderland...