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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Yacht Rock Revue pays tribute to smooth rock classics that are more relevant than ever

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor July 1, 2024

Providing entertainment and relaxation for their audience is always top of mind for the members of Yacht Rock Revue. The smooth rock tribute band has been jamming in front of live audiences for nearly...

Attendees walk to Riverside Theatre’s production of “Julius Caesar” for the annual Shakespeare in the Park series at City Park in Iowa City on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Riverside’s Summer Shakespeare Festival continues to evolve with ‘Julius Caesar’

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor June 25, 2024

Everyone is familiar with William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” in some capacity — whether it be through history class or English class — but this familiarity is something Riverside Theatre...

A crowd gathers at FilmScene during an ICDOCS afterparty at the Chauncey in Iowa City on Friday, April 26, 2024.

‘The Bikeriders’ feels like a classic in the making

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor June 25, 2024

Movies like “The Bikeriders” feel rare these days. Mike Nichols’ recent release is a beautifully captured, classic tale of good men who spiral too far into a life of crime. “Goodfellas” on...

Attendees play pickleball during the 7th annual Downtown Iowa City Block Party on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Five fun activities for summer beach getaways

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter June 25, 2024

It’s summertime, which means that plenty of people across the country are packing up their things and heading to the beach! Beach vacations are incredibly popular these days, as many people look...

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‘Inside Out 2’ breathes new life into old emotions

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter June 18, 2024

Back in 2015, “Inside Out” captured the hearts and minds of many of its viewers, cementing itself as a Disney and Pixar classic. Nine years later, the beloved characters from the original movie...

Should Disney keep making sequels?

Should Disney keep making sequels?

Riley Dunn and Charlie Hickman June 18, 2024

No When the Walt Disney Company first rose to prominence over 100 years ago, it gained an audience by pushing boundaries and creating engaging stories that captured the hearts and minds of many of...

A projector runs during the premiere of The Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop’s feature film, Lost In The In-between: Graduating Into 2020, at the Chauncey at FilmScene in Iowa City on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The film follows five Iowa graduates as they find their place in the world post graduation during a global pandemic.

There is a movie for everyone this summer

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor June 18, 2024

Hollywood is in a transformative period in the wake of last year’s Writer’s Guild of America strike, which began on May 2 and ended on Sept. 27, 2023. With major studios delaying many of their...

Iowa senior Cat Dooley poses for a portrait at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, April 22, 2024.

UI student and SCOPE general manager bridges arts community to campus

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter May 7, 2024

After meeting friends involved in SCOPE, a student organization that brings well-known artists and music-based concerts and events to the University of Iowa, Cat Dooley decided to join her sophomore...

Preksha Kedilaya poses for a portrait in the Voxman Music Building on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

UI senior performs and connects to her culture through a capella group

Sophia Connolly, Arts Reporter May 7, 2024

Among many musical organizations at the University of Iowa, Agni A Cappella stands out. The a capella group provides students with community — cultural and musical alike. Iowa Agni is a multicultural...

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Ask the Author | ‘The Gathering of Bastards’ author Romeo Oriogun looks back on past work

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter May 2, 2024

Oluwasegun Romeo Oriogun is a Nigerian essayist and poet. He is an Iowa Writers’ Workshop alum, debuting his career with a collection of poems titled “Sacrament of Bodies” in 2020. Oriogun also...

Anne Hathaway attends the premiere of "WeCrashed" during the SXSW Film Festival at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, on March 12, 2022.

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Review | ‘The Idea of You’ is a fun yet absolutely cringe watch

Sophia Connolly, Arts Reporter May 2, 2024

I thoroughly enjoyed watching “The Idea of You.” But was it a good movie? Absolutely not. Imagine if Harry Styles fell in love with someone’s mom — that's the premise. Released on Amazon Prime...

The Zeffsterr performs during The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom in the Adler Journalism building on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Four groups will be featured in the series’ second season. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Q&A | TheZeffsterr

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor May 2, 2024

TheZeffsterr is the stage name of Iowa City based rapper and University of Iowa fourth-year student Zeff Walker-El. He grew up in Chicago and founded his label Critical Money Incorporated in 2018. He...