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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

Local dance company joins the Englert for annual performance of the Nutcracker

JUSTUS FLAIR November 29, 2012

Toy figures execute perfect spins and turns among striking ballerinas, fulfilling children’s Christmas fantasies. Children’s playthings coming to life is a dream many people may have had,...

UI’s newest Gallery Series play Mémoire addresses how memories are colored by time

EMMA MCCLATCHEY November 29, 2012

Although playwright Micah Arial James was only 4 years younger than her brother when their parents divorced during their childhoods, she said, her and her brother’s memories of the experience don’t...

Downtown Iowa City joins in on the holiday spirit this weekend

DI STAFF November 29, 2012

For 10 years, Celebrate the Season has been a part of downtown Iowa City, attempting to put people in the spirit for the holiday season. Leading up to the event, community members have seen the sweater...

Local improv group Paperback Rhino joined Upright Citizens Brigade for comedic performance

SAMANTHA GENTRY November 29, 2012

The members of Upright Citizens Brigade are challenged on stage to “say yes” to suggestions from the audience — even if it is as strange as a title of “Tampon Express.” Through...

UI School of Art and Art History event celebrates Midwest’s rich printmaking history

RANA MOUSTAFA November 29, 2012

Printmaking has been around in the United States for more than 200 years. For the past 50, the University of Iowa School of Art and Art History’s printmaking program has been ranked among the best...

Variety of disciplines come together for dance recital

AUDREY DWYER November 29, 2012

Passion, rage, ecstasy, humor, and beauty are embodied in this years’ Collaborative Performance. Each fall, students and faculty from various University of Iowa disciplines come together for one...

Stewart: Wii U console review

SAM STEWART November 29, 2012

Price: $299.99-$349.99 For the last six years, Nintendo has been known for having the system that was different, for better or worse. Wii was the first video-game system to fully embrace motion-control...

Verhille: Black Ops II and the Everyone Factor

DAN VERHILLE November 29, 2012

In a storm of foul words, exaltations, and off-pitch singing, those faithful to the Call of Duty series once again sounded off in the online multiplayer. By the millions, the faithful bought the game...

Burds: Love holiday music? Listen to these

EMILY BURDS November 29, 2012

Anyone who knows me realizes I will randomly sing my beloved winter holiday tunes at anytime during the year in anticipation for the holiday season (as I know many of you secretly do). So I am now ecstatic...

Holiday Thieves’ Market returns to IMU

DI STAFF November 29, 2012

This weekend, the Holiday Thieves’ Market returns once again to the IMU. The University of Iowa Fine Arts Council will host more than 60 artists from around the country and the world from 10 a.m. to...

Beer of the Week: Ayinger October Fest-Marzen

DAN VERHILLE November 15, 2012

Name: Ayinger October Fest-Marzen After a less than respectable rating for a Bavarian beer last week, I was torn between picking a redemption beer for the respected brewing region and a Thanksgiving beer...

Tony-Award winner and Grammy-nominated musician visits UI

DI STAFF November 15, 2012

Spring Awakening will run in the Theater Building’s Mabie Theater at 8 p.m. today through Saturday. The performance tonight is made special by Duncan Sheik’s visit to UI's campus. Sheik, the composer...

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