Around 30 years ago, a psychologically disturbed man named Pedro Lopez raped and killed more than 300 young girls across South America. In 1980, he became known as the "Monster of the Andes." While...

In the music industry, creating one album in five years is considered a success. Producing three albums, touring with major bands such as Arcade Fire and Modest Mouse, and being able to work on individual...

It's hard to describe what characteristics can make a person funny. For some, it's the ability to evoke laughter from everyday scenarios people can relate to. But for others, simply drawing attention to...

Upon hearing about nude beaches, organic farms, and the riot-girl movement, Kendl Winter quickly packed her bags in Arkansas and moved to Olympia, Wash. "I had a lot of romances about Olympia,"...

The Hold Steady members are steadily maturing. It's been seven years since they formed the group, and in that time, the band has released five inventive albums. While the group's first album recorded...

With his "Living Nickelodeon" performances, University of Iowa cinema Professor Rick Altman is able to do what few have done before. For instance, he was able to get a French audience to sing...

*** 1/2 out of ***** College life has been portrayed in many various time capsules on the big screen. Animal House gave us the lovable losers from Delta House of the early '60s, PCU showed us the misuse...

To accompany a lifestyle he calls "unstructured," Nathan Englander shifts from one compulsive hobby to another while working on his literary projects. Whether it is rock-climbing or yoga, he...

African art Professor Christopher Roy will host a showcase of the cuisine and culture of Burkina Faso in an effort to raise money to assist the West African country. "Cook for Burkina Faso"...

The UI will present "Intolerance and the First Amendment: Islamophobia," a discussion of Islamophobia, human rights, and religious freedom, at 7 p.m. today in the Main Library's Shambaugh Auditorium....

Tucked away in the mountainous region of Clarksdale, Ariz., Don Reitz meticulously watches over the wood-fired kiln that bakes his artwork. A small lidded jar sits in the oven, cooking at 2,500 degrees...

On warm summer days, Mary Swander can be found near her old Amish schoolhouse, tending to her organic garden. By growing 90 percent of her own food and being active in Iowa State University's sustainable-agriculture...