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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

Five movies to watch this summer

Five movies to watch this summer

Grant Darnell, Arts Reporter May 8, 2025

The summer movie season is almost upon us — that special time of year when studios try to draw the biggest theater crowds by releasing franchise tentpoles, crowd-pleasers, and the occasional hidden...

A bucket full of phones showing the USC Speak Your Mind Challenge is seen on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This new spin on the Ice Bucket Challenge has received enormous participation and equal criticism.

New ice bucket challenge faces controversy

Kyrsten White, Arts Reporter May 7, 2025

Over the past few weeks, tapping through friends’ Instagram stories has led users to notice the resurgence of the ice bucket challenge. People have seen their friends and families partake in what...