Born and raised in Chicago’s tough South Side, Jerald Walker spent his formative years following the same troubled path as many others in his neighborhood. By the age of 17, Walker was a dropout, a druggie,...

A hammering of drums opens No Joy’s music video “Hawaii.” As layered voices and guitar parts begin to play, the camera settles on a small group of friends sitting on the back of a pickup truck. They...

In a futuristic town in which water is at a premium, the characters of Urinetown can only go to the bathroom if they pay for the use of a public amenity. Each character faces the struggle of what they...

We sat down with University of Iowa junior Elle Kaiser, who represents Victoria’s Secret PINK. We asked her about the responsibilities of her job, the current competition among schools across the nation,...

Strutting comfortably in high-heeled shoes is an obstacle in itself. The task becomes even more daunting when wearing Indian-style saris — long fabrics embellished with artistic prints — and walking...

Lonnie Dupre has ventured into some less-than-hospitable locales. The vast Siberian expanse, the Arctic tundra, and the pristine mountains of Greenland all know his footfall. Polar bears, temperatures...

For his portrayal of George W. Bush, Justin Braden doesn’t want to take the usual approach. “Everyone’s seen the Will Farrell version, and you want to stay as far away from that as possible, I think,”...

Poet Carl Phillips can often be found dancing to loud “club music” and attempting to combine the voices of Madonna and Sade to create his own. “Most people probably think I stay home, read Greek...

Nate Staniforth has an impressive résumé. Since the magician began practicing the craft at the age of 10, he has performed illusions at bars and parties throughout his time as a student the University...

Whether touring the vast Midwestern countryside or breathtaking European cities, Canadian folk band Elliott BROOD has one interest at heart: antique shopping. In the past, the trio has gathered vintage...

March 25, 1911. In a New York City factory near Washington Square, poor immigrant workers, mostly young Jewish and Italian women, laboriously stitched garments. The wages were miniscule, the hours were...

Alan MacVey is the director of the Division of Performing Arts and the head of the Theater Department, and he teaches Art of Theatre and Directing I at the University of Iowa. We spoke with him about his...