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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

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‘Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ will go down as one of Marvel’s best

‘Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ will go down as one of Marvel’s best

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter May 8, 2022

Marvel fans have been waiting for the release of Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness for months, and to say it exceeded expectations would be an understatement. The movie hit theaters on May 6...

Party attendees take a selfie at Gabe’s during The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night on Friday, May 6th, 2022.

Swifties gather at Gabe’s for Taylor Swift Night

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter May 6, 2022

Throughout the years, Taylor Swift has gone through a great deal of transformations. From albums like Fearless to Reputation to Lover, the musician’s work varies in mood and energy.  After spending...

Cast members sing in "Legally Blonde the Musical" at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts in Coralville, IA. "Legally Blonde the Musical" presents the weekend of May 6 and May 13.

City Circle to premiere ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter May 5, 2022

City Circle was two weeks into rehearsals of Legally Blonde the Musical when the COVID-19 pandemic stopped the production in its tracks. This Saturday, the show will finally debut with a brand-new...

Contributed photo of a concept from Doors Downtown.

‘Doors Downtown’ to bring new art to Iowa City alleyways

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter May 5, 2022

The Iowa City Downtown District has been expanding public art for years. RELATED: Past, Present, Future: Businesses and structures coming to the Pedestrian Mall soon For the past 10 years, Iowa...

University of Iowa Workshop Alumn T.C. Boyle poses for a portrait on the Iowa Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City, Iowa on May 4, 2022.

Internationally acclaimed author and Iowa Writers’ Workshop alum T.C. Boyle to return to Iowa City

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter May 4, 2022

Thomas Coraghessan Boyle was a student at the Iowa Writers' Workshop in 1974 when he discovered that humans were trying to teach apes' sign language. This caused him to question the social order enforced...

‘Heartstopper’ tells heartwarming story of LGBTQ+ love

‘Heartstopper’ tells heartwarming story of LGBTQ+ love

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter May 4, 2022

The romance genre has been diluted for years by stories that lack representation and heart. While there are absolutely pieces of media that depict romance fantastically, including shows like Jane the...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art lights up the New York City night.

Gilded Glamour meets 21st-century NYC: Met Gala looks to love and hate

Anaka Sanders and Olivia Augustine May 3, 2022

This year’s Met Gala brought gold, glam, and glitter. The 2022 Met Gala theme was “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” which brought gilded-age-inspired looks to the red carpet. Here are our...

Illustration by Molly Milder.

Former UI visiting professor finds success in freelance writing

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter May 3, 2022

Benjamin Percy, a guest professor at the University of Iowa in 2011, has written comics, articles, novellas, movies, novels, and even a writer's craft book. He is most famous for his work with the...

Eric Gapsur, a local author, poses for a portrait at Next Page Books in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Gapstur has a new comic book by the name of Sort of Super, and recently had a book signing in Coralville.

Ask the Author: Eric Gapstur

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter May 3, 2022

Eric Gapstur is a comic book artist living in Eastern Iowa. Gapstur released his debut graphic novel titled Sort of Super at the end of March, which follows a middle-school boy who discovers he has...

Halsey Hall at the University of Iowa is seen on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Halsey is where a majority of dance classes are held.

UI to offer new Social Justice and Performing Arts certificate program

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter May 2, 2022

From theatrical productions to choreographed routines, the connection between social justice and the performing arts exists in nearly every discipline of art. While the University of Iowa has offered...

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UI’s Gold Jazz Combo performs on International Jazz Day

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter May 1, 2022

The Gold Jazz Combo’s alto saxophonist received a big laugh from the crowd after looking jokingly at his watch, to see that it was only 1 p.m. in the afternoon. “How’s everyone doing tonight?”...

Niyati Deshpande, playing Natasha Rostova, sings in the musical "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1912" at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City on Thursday, April 21, 2022. "Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1912" premiered Friday, April 22, and ends Sunday, May 8.

‘Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812’ brings drama, humor, and immersion to Riverside Theatre

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter April 28, 2022

The common theatrical phrase, ‘the audience is the final character in a show’ is perfectly applicable in Riverside Theatre’s latest production. For their first musical in over 12 years, Riverside...