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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

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Contributed photo from Drew Batcher.

Ask the Author | Drew Bratcher

Charlotte McManus, Arts Reporter November 8, 2022

Drew Bratcher is an author from the Nashville area. He earned a bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Missouri in 2005 and a Master of Fine Arts from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop in 2016, where...

University of Iowa student Matthew Loes sits at his desk at his home studio on Nov. 7.Loes created his own clothing apparel brand, “Mom’s Little Mess Up.”

Student Spotlight: Momma’s Little Mess Up

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporters November 8, 2022

When asked what his college major is, Matthew Loes answered, “As of right now, we’re Matt Loes.” The 20-year-old sophomore at the University of Iowa started making clothes around a year ago and...

Recording artist/rapper Drake performs during the Revolt Party at the Time Warner Cable Studios. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Review | Drake and 21 Savage created a classic collab album with ‘Her Loss’

Ryan Hansen, Colin Votzmeyer, and Cooper Worth November 8, 2022

Following weeks of speculation and teases from the two artists, Drake and 21 Savage released one of the best rap albums of the year with their collaboration ‘Her Loss,’ on Nov. 4. The sixteen-track...

The front porch of the PorchLight building is seen Saturday Nov. 5, 2022.

Porch Light Literary provides resources for community creatives of all backgrounds

Charlotte McManus, Arts Reporter November 8, 2022

In the middle of Iowa City’s east neighborhood, the Porch Light house sits on top of a hill surrounded by pine trees and potted plants. The porch, sporting cafe tables and a swing, glows with string...

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Musical ‘Annie’ returns to Hancher directed by member of original Broadway cast

Vaishnavi Kolluru, Arts Reporter November 7, 2022

The engaging, melodious, family-oriented musical “Annie” will be presented at Hancher Auditorium by Broadway on Nov. 14-16. “Annie” originated in the 1970s to help Americans cope with the...

Artist and designer Jamie Boling asks questions and shapes atmospheres through his work

Artist and designer Jamie Boling asks questions and shapes atmospheres through his work

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter November 6, 2022
Jamie Boling, artist and entrepreneurial designer, discusses his studio and client-based work, as well as his experiences as a self-made artistic entrepreneur.
A dress rehearsal for the play Bacchae is seen the in the David Thayer Theater in the Theater Arts Building Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. The play will premiere on Friday Nov. 4.

Review | “The Bacchae: A Tragedy in One Act” presents humorous and humanist adaptation of classic Greek tale

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter November 5, 2022

Glowing beneath blue light swirling with stars and moons, giggling figures flitted across the stage in front of a mountainous backdrop inlaid with cliffs and caves.  The scene greeted audiences...

Allison Russell performs her song Nightflyer during the Americana Music Association Awards ceremony at the Ryman Auditorium Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 in Nashville, Tenn.

Grammy nominee Allison Russell discusses strength, survival, and joy ahead of performance at Englert

Charlotte McManus, Arts Reporter November 2, 2022

Allison Russell’s first studio-length solo project features sweet, folksy guitar lines, powerful vocal ensembles, and winding, introspective lyrics.  On Nov. 6, she will perform at the Englert Theatre...

The stage is surrounded by seats and an eerie backdrop for writers to perform on, on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at Riverside Theatre.

Riverside Theatre’s “Ghost Light” debut delivered frights and delights on Halloween night

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter November 1, 2022

Riverside Theatre in Iowa City could not have been spookier on Halloween night as shadows danced across the walls in the eerie glare of a single light poised at center stage. The otherwise pitch-black...

A charming chili recipe to keep you warm through the winter

A charming chili recipe to keep you warm through the winter

Charlotte McManus, Arts Reporter November 1, 2022

It is officially November, and winter is closing in. We will soon be up against six months of freezing nights, dark days, and 50 mph winds. We can’t stop the changing weather, but one way we can try...

Contributed from Ander Monson.

Ask the Author | Ander Monson

Ariana Lessard, Assistant Arts Editor November 1, 2022

Author Ander Monson founded Diagram, the third-oldest online literary magazine. Monson currently lives in Tucson, Arizona, and teaches at the University of Arizona. He received his bachelor’s degree...

University of Iowa junior June K lays paper on a woodcut at the Visual Arts Building in Iowa City on Oct. 17, 2022.

UI and Frogman’s Print Workshops to present acclaimed summer printmaking workshop

Charlotte McManus, Arts Reporter November 1, 2022

This summer, the University of Iowa and Frogman’s Print workshop will open printmaking classes to the public at the UI Visual Arts Building. Frogman’s Print Workshops will teach stone...