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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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A child skips between the middle aisle at intermission during “Oh My Gourd!” a Playmaker performance hosted by Riverside Theatre in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Pupil playwrights: IC elementary students’ plays share the big stage

Lily Czechowicz and Avi Lapchick November 14, 2023

Fourth-grade student Caroline Hodges wanted to create a story from her mind. She said she got pretty far and might put it to paper one day — if only she had the time and the space to do so. She...

Nov 20, 2022; Al Khor, Qatar; Jung Kook of BTS performs during an opening ceremony before a group stage match during the 2022 FIFA World Cup between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports

Review | K-Pop star Jungkook’s ‘Golden’ album release shows a surprising side to him that listeners would have never expected

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter November 14, 2023

Even though all members of the South Korean boy group BTS have taken a break to fulfill mandatory military service, they refused to put their careers on the back burner, releasing individual musical...

Writers from around Iowa City work on the short stories and novels  at the Iowa City Public Library, in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. The Iowa City Public Library will be hosting meetings to for writers to celebrate National Novel Writing Month.

Aspiring novelists at UI dedicate themselves to the November writing challenge

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter November 14, 2023

Writing a novel is hard work. The act of creating a full-fledged and developed story requires time, effort, and dedication. It can be easy for many writers to become discouraged, especially if they...

Photo Illustration by Cody Blissett

Review | David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ is a stylish and brutal thriller

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter November 13, 2023

David Fincher has made some of the best films of the last two decades; his most well-known titles include “Fight Club” and “The Social Network.” So, it’s always an exciting time for film nerds...

John J. Waters reads a passage from his book “River City One,” at Prairie Lights bookstore in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.

Ask the Author | John J. Waters

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor November 8, 2023

John J. Waters graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree in English literature in 2009. Not long after, the Nebraska-born author served in the Marine Corps for nearly seven years. A week...

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NYC rock band Nevāda Nevada to play in IC

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter November 8, 2023

Nevāda Nevada, a rock band hailing from New York City, is bringing its tour to Iowa City on Friday. Set to perform at Trumpet Blossom Cafe, Nevāda Nevada will be opened by local bands Good Morning...

Iowa City band Fishbait performs at The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

Q&A | Fishbait

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor November 7, 2023

Fishbait is an Iowa City band with members J.J. Razor, Thomas Halligan, and Nathan Ward. The funk metal group’s first album was released on Oct. 28 and is available on streaming platforms. Fishbait...

Design concepts are seen at the University of Iowa Dance and Opera Costume Shop at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.

UI Dance and Opera Costume Shop works behind the scenes to create the image of productions

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

When entering the University of Iowa Dance and Opera Costume Shop in Hancher Auditorium, every color and texture of fabric imaginable is illuminated in a bright, sunlit room. Since the spring 2022,...

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Ask the Author | Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

Elizabeth “Liz” Gilbert Bedia is a children’s book author known best for “Bess The Barn Stands Strong”(named one of the “Superlative Books of 2020” by BookPage), “Arthur Wants a Balloon,”...

FilmScene Cinema is seen on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Review | Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers” sets the tone for the upcoming holiday season

Will Bower, Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

Over the weekend, Iowa City’s FilmScene offered early-access screenings of director Alexander Payne’s newest holiday comedy-drama, “The Holdovers.” The film is highly anticipated by cinephiles...

Artist Mai Ide welcomes people to her sashiko workshop at Public Space One in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Sashiko is the traditional Japanese practice of embroidery and stitching, and it can be used to mend trauma and heal.

Crafting a therapeutic atmosphere while reclaiming the appropriated art of Sashiko at Public Space One

Caden Gantenbein, Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

The cozy room inside the Public Space One Close House provided an intimate setting for those participating in a sashiko lesson on Oct. 31. Sashiko, the art of mending old garments in a therapeutic...

FilmScene at the Chauncey is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Review | Sofia Coppola delivers a gorgeous tragedy with ‘Priscilla’

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter November 6, 2023

Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” tells the story of Priscilla Presley’s time with Elvis from the moment they met to their eventual divorce, adapted from her novel, “Elvis and Me.” The film...