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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

Chefs utilize local ingredients

JENNIFER HOCH April 24, 2014

“As local as possible, whenever feasible” is the motto for many chefs this year’s Iowa City Eat Drink Local Week, a celebration of local products and the Iowa suppliers who make it possible....

Gallim helps students find artistic voice

JUSTUS FLAIR April 24, 2014

Liberal arts majors are constantly asked, “But what are you going to do with your degree?” usually accompanied by a slightly condescending, “That sounds cool, though.” Some dance...

Music and art for a cause

MCKENNA PAULUS April 24, 2014

Music and art will come together to raise money for a local cause at the annual Riverside Jam Music and Arts Project. The daylong event hopes to build on the diverse Iowa City culture and eventually rise...

Former Hawkeye swimmer develops first film

EMMA MCCLATCHEY April 24, 2014

EA Sports has yet to produce a swimming video game, but 2012 Olympic swimmer Connor Jaegar said the sport offers the same sense of satisfaction one might get from completing a tough level on Tiger Woods...

An Italian hybrid

BEN VERHILLE April 24, 2014

That’s A’Basta. The Italian word “basta” is used when a chef has prepared food just right — that’s Basta Pizzeria Ristorante. Originally serving pure and authentic Italian...

Your Next Drink: Almafi Press

BEN VERHILLE April 24, 2014

Primary Alcohol: Limoncello and Tito’s Homemade Vodka My experience with this drink came during a casual lunch at Basta. The first round tasted like a fruity cocktail, but the second round came...

A fair full of art

DI STAFF April 24, 2014

At 10 a.m. Saturday, the annual Riverbank Art Fair will take place in the IMU Main Lounge. The event will continue at 10 a.m. April 27 and feature more than 75 artists from Iowa and the Midwest. Admission...

KRUI turns 30

DI STAFF April 24, 2014

KRUI will celebrate 30 years of broadcasting this weekend at the Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave. To commemorate the anniversary, the radio station will host a concert today featuring Zeta June, Crystal City,...

Workshop faculty members to read

DI STAFF April 24, 2014

Two University of Iowa faculty members will present readings this week. Mark Levine and Robyn Schiff will read from their poetry at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St., at 7 p.m. today. Admission is free....

Film festival expands beyond tradition

JUSTUS FLAIR April 17, 2014

With a lot of moments in history, people remember exactly where they were. Where were you, almost five years ago, when you found out Michael Jackson died? Were you among the estimated 3 billion watching...

Fashion show explores ethnic styles

CASSIDY RILEY April 17, 2014

High-necked, tightly fitting qipao dresses from Eastern Asia, bright and flowing sari dresses from India, short shorts and cropped tops of the hip-hop culture, and geometric patterns on loose-fitting African...

Interpreting Game of Thrones

EMMA MCCLATCHEY April 17, 2014

Winter is over, so winter is coming again. HBO's fantasy series "Game of Thrones" dove into its fourth season on April 6 with a record-breaking 6.6 million viewers and created some of its loudest...