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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

Stewart: Assassin’s Creed 3 from the eyes of a newcomer

SAM STEWART November 1, 2012

The American Revolution was a time of great importance for our country, resulting in some of our proudest moments. Washington crossing the Delaware, the Battle of Bunker Hill, the patriots teaming up with...

Local comic book artist collaborates on Batman

AUDREY DWYER November 1, 2012

A seemingly common man sits outside Java House on a fall afternoon. Unbeknown to many, he has a secret identity. Well-known comic book author Phillip Hester has drawn and written comic books since he...

Local "Fossil Guy" will teach about dinosaurs at interactive event

EMMA MCCLATCHEY November 1, 2012

In sizes hard to imagine, they stomped across landscapes. They grew horns, hoods, specialized claws, and other bizarre bodily features. And after dominating the Earth for millions of years, they mysteriously...

Chase Garrett returns for Third Annual Blues & Boogie-Woogie Piano Stomp

DI STAFF November 1, 2012

The Daily Iowan sat down with Iowa City native and boogie-woogie, blues, and swing pianist Chase Garrett to talk about his upcoming performance at the Englert. The Third-Annual Blues & Boogie-Woogie...

Beer of the Week: Three Philosophers Belgian Style Blend (Quadrupel)

DI STAFF November 1, 2012

Name: Three Philosophers Belgian Style Blend (Quadrupel) Anyone who’s followed my beer column knows that I love the Ommegang Brewery and have given stellar reviews to two of its beers before. As...

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...

Sixth Annual Landlocked Film Festival to showcase independent films all weekend

SAMANTHA GENTRY October 25, 2012

It’s all about balls, babes, and muscles in the animated feature Ronal the Barbarian. This comedic film from Denmark drops around 50 F-bombs and is one of the 60-plus movies that will be shown...

Contemporary string quartet wraps up the week with performance at the Riverside Recital Hall

JUSTUS FLAIR October 25, 2012

Music continually changes and transforms into new things. The JACK Quartet — John Pickford Richards, Ari Streisfeld, Christopher Otto, and Kevin McFarland — take modern music and puts a new spin on...

Don’t miss the spooky attractions of Halloween weekend

EMMA MCCLATCHEY October 25, 2012

For some, Halloween is a time to dress up in funny outfits, eat candy, and spend some casual time with friends. But for others, the spookiest holiday of the year is better spent weaving through a creepy...

Eccentrically dressed visitors expected at Rocky Horror Picture Show showing

EMMA MCCLATCHEY October 25, 2012

“A toast.” The Englert welcomes The Rocky Horror Picture Show once again. Prop bags filled with confetti, playing cards, and pieces of toast — among other seemingly random items — will...