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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Play depicts the fall of industrialization in Michigan

AUDREY DWYER November 8, 2012

A world turned upside down. Workers on a path of stability, comfort, and safety now must face what every American fears, the unknown. “We forget how dependent our personal meaning is on what we...

Verhille: Is Halo back?

DAN VERHILLE November 8, 2012

Like many of my generation, I was a Halo child. And no, I don’t mean I was canonized, I mean that the first game I played on a big-boy console was Halo on the original Xbox. I’ll always...

UI Theater Department to perform Spring Awakening

JUSTUS FLAIR November 8, 2012

On stage is a tiny village in which no one speaks of sadness, sex, or anything improper. Young teenagers wander in, wanting to explore and experience the world. They have no idea of the trials, difficulties,...

Burds: Where to take your parents to eat on Family Weekend

EMILY BURDS November 8, 2012

Dreading entertaining your parents this weekend? Stuck trying to plan days of family-friendly activities when you really just want to hang with your friends? The University of Iowa’s family weekend...

Famous a cappella group Pentatonix to perform at a sold-out show at Englert

SAMANTHA GENTRY November 8, 2012

In the 24 hours prior to Pentatonix’s audition for season three of NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” the five members had yet to officially meet. But fame came quickly to the unlikely group,...

UI grads return to dance department for performance

EMMA MCCLATCHEY November 8, 2012

For dance majors preparing to start a career, the fear of “making it or breaking it” may cloud their vision of the future. But graduates who have experienced these feelings themselves — and...

Students host ball to spread awareness of modern slavery

RANA MOUSTAFA November 8, 2012

Slavery is not an idea most associate with contemporary American problems. However, it happens more than people would expect, even in Iowa City. William Goldberg, the vice president of Students Abolishing...

Beer of the Week: Weihenstephaner Bavaricum’s Original Premium

DI STAFF November 8, 2012

Name: Weihenstephaner Bavaricum’s Original Premium This week, I was looking for a Bavarian beer, so I felt obligated to try Weihenstephaner — the label boasts it was made by “The World’s...

Verhille: Assassin’s Creed 3 from the eyes of a seasoned fan

DAN VERHILLE November 1, 2012

Among the many changes made from the past game to Assassin’s Creed 3, perhaps the most entertaining is the ability to pet the domestic wildlife wandering through the American Colonies. I’m not sure...

Stewart: Assassin’s Creed 3 from the eyes of a newcomer

SAM STEWART November 1, 2012

The American Revolution was a time of great importance for our country, resulting in some of our proudest moments. Washington crossing the Delaware, the Battle of Bunker Hill, the patriots teaming up with...

Local comic book artist collaborates on Batman

AUDREY DWYER November 1, 2012

A seemingly common man sits outside Java House on a fall afternoon. Unbeknown to many, he has a secret identity. Well-known comic book author Phillip Hester has drawn and written comic books since he...

Local "Fossil Guy" will teach about dinosaurs at interactive event

EMMA MCCLATCHEY November 1, 2012

In sizes hard to imagine, they stomped across landscapes. They grew horns, hoods, specialized claws, and other bizarre bodily features. And after dominating the Earth for millions of years, they mysteriously...

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