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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 theatre presents ‘WASP’

SAMANTHA GENTRY December 9, 2010

If you enjoy the sly humor of actor Steve Martin, then “WASP” is a great way to get inside his head. The cast members believe the play is the perfect way to take a break from finals and “piss your...

S. Carey brings solo project to Mill

ERIC HAWKINSON December 9, 2010

In his years with Bon Iver, musician Sean Carey grew into an artist he never expected. Traveling around the world, hearing new music, and singing all the time, he learned how to use the voice from within. “I...

Annual thesis dance concert begins today

LAURA WILLIS December 9, 2010

Like her pathway to dance, the movement in University of Iowa student Ali Ordman’s choreographed piece “Individualine” came about by chance. After searching for a symbolic message behind the dance,...

Collegium Tubum turns festive for holiday performance

HANNAH KRAMER December 9, 2010

The time has come for hearty sounds of tubas and euphoniums to fill the chilly December air with holiday tunes on the steps of the Old Capitol. While the “real” Santa isn’t expected to fly in, John...

UI theater brings ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to stage

ALYSSA MARIE HARN December 9, 2010

Tan sand slips through David Hanzal’s fingers and lands on the ground in front of him. The pile of sand is suddenly shaped into a castle, guarding the princess and the world of fantasy that live in it...

Dead Larry plays Yacht Club

DI STAFF December 9, 2010

Funk and psychedelic rock band Dead Larry will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. I Like You and Dustin Thomas will also perform. Admission is $6. Four Iowa City’s natives...

Spankalicious, Hood-Tek perform at Yacht Club

DI STAFF December 9, 2010

Spankalicious will play with Hood-Tek at 10 p.m. today at the Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. Admission is $5. Spankalicious, also known as Kevin Moore, is making his mark on the electronic-music scene in...

University and Concert bands look to show off a semester of work

EVAN CLARK December 8, 2010

When University Band member Howard Chen picked up the saxophone in fifth grade, he wasn't exactly thinking of the long road of music lessons and band practices that would ensue. Quite the contrary. "I...

Author shares love of the heartland with readers

ERIC HAWKINSON December 8, 2010

Iowa-born author Zachary Jack finds the most inspiration from the place that shaped who he is — the farm. There, he gained lifelong passions for sports, nature, agriculture, and small-town culture. "Those...

Author explores background of John Wilkes Booth in book

HANNAH KRAMER December 7, 2010

Nora Titone rummaged through private letters, diaries, and reminiscences to uncover the story of a family who created history in the 19th century. But Titone isn’t a detective. She’s an author. “Nora...

Pop-folk band to showcase honest lyics tonight

ALYSSA MARIE HARN December 7, 2010

After driving the car for six hours straight to New York City for a show, musician Mike Przygoda reached for a Diet Coke, one year after he broke his habit of drinking five cans a day. “After six hours...

Professor uncovers story of women programmers in WWII

LAURA WILLIS December 6, 2010

World War II saw the United States create one of the strongest military efforts in its history. Today, scholars are familiar with the soldiers in combat, people at home planting victory gardens, and women...

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