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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

Pete Lee to entice audience with humor

AUDREY DWYER March 28, 2013

One man's self-deprecating humor has attracted audiences through his likable style and unique blend of comedy.  Originally from Wisconsin, comedian Pete Lee traveled to New York for a television début...

Nolte Academy presents Cinderella

AUDREY DWYER March 28, 2013

The Nolte Academy will present a its ballet version of a fairy-tale classic Friday at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 Fifth St. Its rendition of Cinderella will begin at 7:30 p.m....

Founder of Black Sheep Bikes to share bike-building knowledge with the UI community

SAMANTHA GENTRY March 28, 2013

The warmth of the morning Sun caresses the cyclist's skin when embarking on a journey through the Rocky Mountains. As the Sun sets, the temperature drops 20 degrees, and the cyclist adds layers of clothing...

Roxane Gay reading kicks off Mission Creek Festival’s literature crawl

EMMA MCCLATCHEY March 28, 2013

On Roxane Gay’s Twitter account — which features more than 47,210 tweets analyzing Justin Bieber, the Academy Awards, Lifetime movies, and much more — the nonfiction writer, essayist, novelist,...

Q&A: UI flute professor Nicole Esposito will perform with the Alturas Duo at album release show

EMILY BURDS March 28, 2013

One of the University of Iowa’s very own will celebrate her latest CD release today with a concert in the Riverside Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Nicole Esposito, one of the UI’s leading flute...

Cooking with Beaver: Ceviche for a Beach Day

BEN VERHILLE March 28, 2013

During spring break, I lived a dream … I was blissfully spending my days under the warm sun in some tropical paradise, eating only the finest cuisine and drinking the tastiest of drinks. The paradise...

Verhille: Does Bioshock Infinite live up to the hype?

DAN VERHILLE March 28, 2013

Game critics across the world have almost unilaterally agreed that Bioshock Infinite is one of the best games of the year, showering it with adulations and near-perfect numerical rankings. This reviewer...

Stewart: Monster Hunter is the Real Deal

SAM STEWART March 28, 2013

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate's title tells you everything you need to know about it. It's the Ultimate Monster Hunting game. With intricate mechanics and huge beasts to slay, it certainly lives up to that...

Top Chef of Iowa City is crowned

AUDREY DWYER March 28, 2013

Tuesday night's Top Chef: Iowa City competition sorted the wheat from the chaff with local cuisine. Chefs from 14 restaurants and four breweries joined together in lively competition at hotelVetro, each...

UI Emeritus Professor Hans Breder continues to study intermedia work with his exhibit "Collision Fields"

ADAM BURKE March 28, 2013

IOWA CITY/DORTMUND — Calling him a "pioneer" of intermedia, "ahead of his time," and an artist who "wrote art history," German newspapers celebrated the founder of the first...

I.C. Kings to perform at fundraiser for UI Honors Program domestic violence awareness

AUDREY DWYER March 14, 2013

Leave your worries at the door. Tonight, let the true colors of personality unravel as the euphonious music guides the quest to identity. The University of Iowa Honors Program and the Feminist Majority...

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