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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

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...

Acclaimed Broadway baritone from Glee to perform

DI STAFF November 1, 2012

Brian Stokes Mitchell, a Tony-award-winning actor who has made numerous stage, film, and television appearances, will perform for Hancher at the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort at 7 p.m. Friday. Dubbed...

EPX Studios to host video game competition in celebration of Halo 4 release

DI STAFF November 1, 2012

Halo Reach, Marvel versus Capcom, Super Smash Brawl, League of Legends, and FIFA 13 are games that will be on screen for competition this weekend. EPX Studios will host a video game tournament 4 p.m....

Islamic-studies specialist to read

DI STAFF November 1, 2012

Those who have an interest in learning about the religion of Islam and its holy book will have that opportunity that chance this weekend. Carl Ernst, a specialist in Islamic studies and the author of...

Acclaimed Broadway baritone from Glee to perform

DI STAFF November 1, 2012

Brian Stokes Mitchell, a Tony-award-winning actor who has made numerous stage, film, and television appearances, will perform for Hancher at the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort at 7 p.m. Friday. Dubbed...

Pentacrest performance takes audience out of its comfort zone

SAMANTHA GENTRY November 1, 2012

It’s an early evening on the Pentacrest, and an otherworldly bartender/minstrel/shaman sits underneath a large tree in front of the Old Capitol. He strums his acoustic guitar, and he pulls out hand...

Englert’s song project has locals singing about Iowa City

EMILY BURDS November 1, 2012

Strings, gasoline, short walks, and the summer Sun — these are seemingly unrelated items for 31 local musicians associated with Iowa City. But they are song titles from the new Iowa City Song Project...

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