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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

Jan 8, 2017; Beverly Hills, CA, USA; Riley Keough arrives for the 74th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton.

Review | ‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ TV adaptation gives electric take on fictional ‘70s band, alongside album ‘Aurora’

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter March 7, 2023

Viewers were graced with a retro, dramatic, and musical retelling of The New York Times bestselling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid on March 3 when Amazon Prime Video released the first three episodes...

Photo illustration by Matt Sindt

Six spring break book recommendations for a week of reading and relaxation

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter March 6, 2023

Whether students plan on traveling or staying home for spring break, it’s an opportunity to take advantage of the free time and entertain yourselves with some great reading. These book recommendations...

Stevie Haley Delgado sits by her sculpture in the Visual Arts Building on Feb. 27, 2023.

Sculpture and Intermedia Open House promises unique artistic and visual experience

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter March 2, 2023

Art from more than 35 University of Iowa students and faculty members of all experience levels will be on display at the Sculpture and Intermedia Art Open House in the Visual Arts Building on  March...

Emma Hughs and Jennifer Hogan perform during a rehearsal of The Fog Comes on Little Cat Feet in the Artifactory building on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.

Dreamwell Theatre presents world premiere of ‘the fog comes on little cat feet’

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 1, 2023

A small room is lined with chairs and lit by fluorescents, filled with the sounds of a vending machine spitting out snacks, a telephone ringing off the hook, and hushed conversations between anxious...

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Review | Outer Banks season 3 is a fun flop

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 1, 2023

Having enjoyed the first two seasons of the Netflix show about teenagers skipping school to treasure hunt, I went into the third season of “Outer Banks” with excitement and an open mind. I came...

Photo illustration by Alex VerSteegh

TikTok-famous University of Iowa students: How they did it

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter February 28, 2023

When University of Iowa sophomore English and creative writing major Elana Walters posted a fantasy “POV” on her TikTok account in 2020, she only hoped to express her passion for storytelling....

Review | Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ season five gives thrilling recap on 2022 F1 season, but not much else

Review | Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ season five gives thrilling recap on 2022 F1 season, but not much else

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter February 28, 2023

Drama, intensity, and enthusiasm — that’s what Netflix’s documentary series “Drive to Survive” aims to portray about Formula One racing. Season five, which came out on Feb. 24, is an epic...

Photos by Anna Yatsekvich

Alexa Tarantino Quartet to bring acclaimed jazz to Club Hancher

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter February 28, 2023

A dimly lit room set with tables and chairs, waves of smooth jazz played live on stage, crowds relaxing with refreshments as they absorb the performance — this is the scene Club Hancher’s Strauss...

Dancers perform during a dress rehearsal for the UI Dance Company’s Home Concert at Space Place Theater on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2023.

UI Dance Company Home Concert showcases themes of planet betterment

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter February 28, 2023

Two dances by the University of Iowa Dance Company left the audience inspired and curious through stellar storytelling from choreographers and dancers. The dance company performed its annual Home...

Bahri Karacay (left) and Volkan Orhon (right) perform at the  Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa City for an Earthquake Benefit Concert for Turkey and Syria on Saturday Feb 25, 2023. The Benefit was put on by Orhon, a University of Iowa Professor.

IC community and UI School of Music come together for earthquake benefit concert for Turkey and Syria

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter February 26, 2023

As the sun reflected the colors of stained-glass windows across the walls of the church, University of Iowa School of Music professors and other musicians gave emotional performances at a benefit...

Photo contributed by Annie Hodgkins.

Student Spotlight: Photography MFA student Annie Hodgkins creates fragrance from own sweat

Parker Jones, Arts Editor February 22, 2023

Annie Hodgkins is creating a fragrance using many distinct odors — including from her own sweat. The third-year University of Iowa photography Master of Fine Arts student developed the idea in...

Jun 12, 2022; New York, NY, USA; The cast of Six: The Musical performs during the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

Review | ‘Six: The Musical’ at the Des Moines Civic Center is an energetic feminist reclamation

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter February 21, 2023

Having been an avid fan of the “Six” musical soundtrack for quite some time now, I thought I knew what to expect when I took my seat for the live performance at the Des Moines Civic Center. As...