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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 freshman theater student hails from across the pond

JUSTUS FLAIR December 6, 2012

Luke Millington-Drake is nothing if not dedicated to performing. The native of London traveled to Iowa City in March to present a three-minute audition for the Iowa Center for the Arts selection committee. “It...

Artist creates painting book to spread awareness about organization

RANA MOUSTAFA December 6, 2012

“It all started with a cow,” reads the mission statement of Heifer International. Heifer is a nonprofit organization that began in the mid-1940s, donating cows to European countries to aid...

Want to win a DVD copy of Ted?

DI STAFF December 6, 2012

Want to win a DVD copy of Ted? Send us a tweet with your answers for the following questions to @DrDaily by 11:59 p.m. Dec. 9, and you’ll be entered in the contest. Follow @unipicturesiowa for hints...

Beer of the Week: Bourbon County Band Stout

DI STAFF December 6, 2012

Name: Bourbon County Brand Stout Outside John’s Grocery Wednesday afternoon, beer enthusiasts waited patiently for the delivery of several special brews. Most notably, customers turned out to try...

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...

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...