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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

A Man of Humor

ISAAC HAMLET October 3, 2013

Humorist John Hodgman, by most standards, has done more than enough for a lifetime. He may be most recognizable from his portray of the PC in Apple’s “Buy a Mac” commercials. But he’s...

It’s Aaron’s Party!

DI STAFF October 3, 2013

On Oct. 6, Aaron’s Party will take place in Iowa City. At 5 p.m. at the Blue Moose Tap House, 211 Iowa Ave., Aaron Carter will perform a mixture of his new music and favorites from...

"One Spirit" for Hawkeyes

EMMA MCCLATCHEY October 3, 2013

Nationwide, Homecoming celebrations are all about welcoming alumni back while embodying the “spirit” of a school or community. If this is true for the University of Iowa, the Hawkeye spirit...

"A Basic Vacation"

EMMA MCCLATCHEY October 3, 2013

While Third Eye Blind may stir ‘90s nostalgia for Homecoming audiences Friday in the IMU Main Lounge, opening act Basic Vacation hopes to add its own fresh touch to the night. The New York alternative...

A Story of Twins

JUSTUS FLAIR September 26, 2013

"You know of them." Maria Vorhis' words, describing University of Iowa seniors Emily and Elizabeth Hinkler, ring true for countless students on campus. A slight woman with cropped short brown...

Three Years of Beer

EMMA MCCLATCHEY September 26, 2013

The legendary Oktoberfest of Munich, Germany, is the largest festival in the world, an autumnal explosion of tents and costumes, activities and food, culture and history — and, of course, beer. Iowa...

Blues Gets Organic

ISAAC HAMLET September 26, 2013

They have appeared next to names such as Buddy Guy, ZZ Top, and Bon Jovi. And this Friday they will take the stage in Iowa City. The Steepwater Band will perform at 9 p.m. at the Yacht...

20 Years of Women

JENNIFER HOCH September 26, 2013

The sometimes brisk autumn that has begun to settle over Iowa City can only mean one thing, besides Hawkeye football: the annual Iowa Women’s Music Festival. Friday will kick off the 20th version...

The Cure to your Cold

BEN VERHILLE September 26, 2013

All these sick people in Iowa City … And I get looked at funny for not looking like a zombie in class. For whatever reason, whether it’s because you threw your inhibitions to the wind because...

College life

SIQI WANG September 26, 2013

Recently, I got a phone call from one of my best friends since high school. She lives in China and attends university in Beijing. After our chat, I started thinking about the differences between college...

Rapper Drops a Rhyme

MCKENNA PAULUS September 26, 2013

Up and coming rapper Kid Ink will bring his lyricism and outstanding layered production to the Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave., at 7 p.m. Friday. Admission ranges from $22 to $25. Kid Ink’s words...

TV Returns at Last

EMMA MCCLATCHEY September 26, 2013

The end of September means the start of TV premières, including new series (CBS’s “The Crazy Ones” or Showtime’s “Masters of Sex,” anyone?) and beloved Emmy-winners...