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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

Feb 5, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Taylor Swift at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.

Review | Taylor Swift released four songs the midnight before her “Eras Tour” began: mediocre or magnificent?

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter March 26, 2023

In light of her first two shows in her “Eras Tour,” Taylor Swift released four new songs on March 17 at midnight. The same day, she played her first show of the tour in Glendale, Arizona. One of...

Drummer Woody Sims performs at the Summer of the Arts in the Spring event at the Englert Theater on Sunday, March 26 2023.

Photos: Summer of the Arts in the Spring

Averi Coffee, Photojournalist March 26, 2023

The Beakers Brothers, Dandelion Stompers, Dave Zollo & the Body Electric, The Recliners, The Savage Hearts, and Winterland performed at the Summer of the Arts in the Spring event at the Englert Theater...

Iowa student Isabelle Bennett leads a WERQ fitness class at the Campus Recreations and Wellness Center on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

UI Rec Center’s ‘WERQ’ workout classes are high-energy, community-driven

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter March 21, 2023

A room at the University of Iowa’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Center is packed full of people of all ages twice a week for a WERQ workout class. The room bursts with energy as the music begins....

Photo contributed by Logan Pratt.

College town comedy — Standup comedy bounces back in Iowa City

Parker Jones and Stella Shipman March 21, 2023

Whether it’s open mics, professional stand-up routines, or “Joke-E-Oke,” Iowa City makes room for laughs. Although several locations host established comedians, comedy spots also host...

Photo contributed by Roman Alexander

Rising country star Roman Alexander to play Elray’s

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 21, 2023

Country music will grace the main stage of a local downtown bar this Friday, telling stories through songs and entertaining audiences in a welcoming environment. Roman Alexander will perform on...

The outside of the Riverside Theatre is seen at the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on Friday, April 8, 2022.

Riverside Theatre’s production of ‘Fefu and Her Friends’ pays tribute to legendary playwright and empowers women

Stella Shipman and Emma Gaughan March 21, 2023

The stage is a place where theater comes to life, and the characters share their stories with the audience and build a world — most of the time. In Riverside Theatre’s production of “Fefu and...

Pedro Pascal, right, at the premiere of "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" during SXSW Film Festival at the Paramount Theatre on March 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

Review | HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ does original video game justice

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 14, 2023

When you’re lost in the darkness, start watching "The Last of Us" — the show absolutely shines.  On March 12, the season finale of the show “The Last of Us” premiered on HBO, bringing the...

The cast for South Bend Civic Theatre's production of Something Rotten rehearses July 12, 2022. The production runs from July 15 to 31, 2022. Civic Theater Puts On Something Rotten

UI Theatre department presents humorous retelling of Shakespeare and history of musical theatre with “Something Rotten!”

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter March 8, 2023

Being true to oneself — that’s how the cast and crew of “Something Rotten!” describes the theme of the show. The show was presented by the University of Iowa Theatre department at Mabie Theater...

Part Time Vegan performs during a Summer Camp Music Festival at Gabe’s in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Local bands could register and perform within the event and event-goers voted on winners.

Local Iowa City band ‘Part Time Vegan’ dissolves, becomes ‘Worst Impressions’ and ‘Shrub’

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 8, 2023

Some things are not meant to last forever. This was the case for the Iowa City-based band, Part Time Vegan, which was only the beginning for the two new bands Worst Impressions and Shrub. The band...

Abubakar Ibrahim holds his scarf while posing for a photo in the Adler Journalism Building on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

UI faculty members share inspirations behind their personal styles

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 7, 2023

When Abubakar Ibrahim threw on a scarf to dress his casual outfit up for a formal occasion, he did not expect the article of clothing to become his iconic fashion statement — but he has since embraced...

Women from the UI use their art to tell stories about experiences and womanhood

Women from the UI use their art to tell stories about experiences and womanhood

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter March 7, 2023

Looking around the University of Iowa campus, art can be found everywhere. With sculptures outside of buildings and paintings lining the walls, the UI creates a desirable space for all artists. On...

Photo contributed by Professor Richard Heidel.

UI concert band to travel to Ireland over spring break for musical St. Patrick’s Day experience

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter March 7, 2023

A concert band organized by the University of Iowa music department will travel to Ireland over spring break and visit different locations across the country. The group will spend two days in Galway,...