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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

Verhille: Her Soup Kitchen

BENJAMIN VERHILLE May 2, 2013

It’s Her Soup and a Smile. There’s nothing better on a gorgeous spring day than going for a run or a jog, and if you go far enough south on Dubuque Street, you may find a venue that had so...

Verhille: Blood Dragon is a great time for being reasonably priced

DAN VERHILLE May 2, 2013

Blood Dragon recipe: Begin with Far Cry 3 engine, coat bright tropical colors in dark frosting, sprinkle on pinball-esque color schemes and bright explosions, serve atop an '80s action-movie setting with...

Riverbank Art Fair highlights Riverfest’s weekend festivities

EMMA MCCLATCHEY April 25, 2013

For 37 years, jewelry-maker Wes Honeycutt has opted not to sell his work at jewelry stores, choosing the more creative, community-centered art fairs instead — including the University of Iowa’s...

SCOPE presents world-renowned singer/songwriter Mat Kearney

EMILY BURDS April 25, 2013

Hit the lights, turn on the mics, and let the music flow, because Mat Kearney will take the SCOPE stage. The world-renowned singer/songwriter will perform alongside opening act Emily Hearn to celebrate...

AXIS Dance Company challenges the idea of a contemporary dancer

SAMANTHA GENTRY April 25, 2013

Two dancers sit side by side on stage staring into the crowd as if they are waiting for the audience to perform. This is the opening moment of  The Narrowing, one of the three works being presented by...

Iowa dance community celebrates International Dance Day

JUSTUS FLAIR April 25, 2013

While we won’t all get the day off to celebrate, a holiday nears. All U.N. nations will observe the 31st-annual International Dance Day on April 29 after celebrating National Dance Week. Interdance,...

Verhille: Assassin’s Creed III ‘Redemption’ sparks meditation

DAN VERHILLE April 25, 2013

The Redemption, the final chapter in The Tyranny of King Washington DLC pack for Assassin's Creed 3, seeks to redeem King Washington following its Tuesday release on Xbox 360 and PC and Wednesday on PlayStation...

Beer of the week: Bell’s Oberon Ale

DAN VERHILLE April 25, 2013

Name: Bell's Oberon Ale Product of: Bell's Brewery, Inc., Kalamazoo, Mich. Serving Style: Pint glass In keeping with tradition of trying to beckon summer into Iowa with summer beers, I've selected Bell's...

Where to eat this weekend: Oasis The Falafal Joint

BEN VERHILLE April 25, 2013

My first experience at this “joint” was before a Halloween pregame. I was wearing a banana outfit, which was something that I wish I could remember a little bit better. What I do remember,...

EPXcon video game conference will bring industry experts to Art Building West this weekend

SAM STEWART April 25, 2013

EPX Studios, the University of Iowa’s student organization for all things video games, is bringing a little more gaming and animation culture to the school this weekend with its second animation...

Carnaval Celebration to prepare locals for June Parade

JUSTUS FLAIR April 18, 2013

On June 9, Iowa City will officially become a Carnaval City. This Saturday, the city will host a Carnaval Celebration leading up to the June event in B1 North Hall from 1-5 p.m. The event will feature...

RiverSide Jam Festival spreads awareness of global hunger, sustainability

SAMANTHA GENTRY April 18, 2013

Local bands, live painting, and a Hula-Hoop workshop are just a few of the elements involved in this year’s RiverSide Jam: Music and Arts Project. But the festival is about more than just music...