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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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‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ steals the hearts of Marvel fans.

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter September 13, 2021

For fans of Marvel Studios, 2021 has been a busy year filled with new releases, and its very newest addition, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, is no disappointment. Directed by Destin Daniel...

Willow Creek Theater Co. presented Melancholy Play by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Regen Kuker. This play was preformed on Thursday the 9th through Sunday the 12th. The play follows a young woman Tilly who seems to attract everyone she meets until her melancholy goes away and her connections change.

Willow Creek Theatre Company holds ‘Melancholy Play’

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter September 12, 2021

It was a quiet Thursday night at the theatre. The dim lighting and pre-show soundtrack of Taylor Swift gave a whimsical feel to what was yet to come. Right before the beginning of the show a cellist,...

A shot of Elray's Live and Dive neon sign taken from the roof of said establishment in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020.

Sneezy performed their new album at Elray’s Live and Dive

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter September 12, 2021

Members of Sneezy said their new album Open Doors is a rebirth for the band. Since the pandemic, the Chicago-based funk group has focused its energy into strengthening songwriting and creativity. Sneezy...

Step Afrika! dance troupe to perform at Hancher

Step Afrika! dance troupe to perform at Hancher

Delaney Orewiler, Arts Reporter September 9, 2021

In 1739, 20 enslaved Africans in the American colony of South Carolina used their drums to initiate a revolt against their slaveholders. This drive for freedom, known as the Stono Rebellion, caused widespread...

Englert’s weekly ‘Stages’ performance to feature Iowa City singer-songwriter Sean Tyler

Englert’s weekly ‘Stages’ performance to feature Iowa City singer-songwriter Sean Tyler

Delaney Orewiler, Arts Reporter September 8, 2021

For many musicians born and raised in Iowa City, playing at the Englert Theatre, whether live or virtually, is a dream come true. For Iowa City singer-songwriter Sean Tyler, this is accurate. On Wednesday,...

Englert Theatre to host fashion exhibit

Englert Theatre to host fashion exhibit

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter September 8, 2021

Olive Phan, or better known as YAZZIEWONPHON in the art world, comes from a printmaking background. Two years ago, she learned that soft fabrics can be manipulated to change their composition with...

Contributed photo of Andre Perry.

Andre Perry looks ahead to a promising future with DEI

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter September 7, 2021

From 11 years with the Englert Theatre to a future with the University of Iowa’s Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Andre Perry is keeping close to the Iowa City community. On Aug....

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Student Spotlight: From sergeant to screenwriter

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter September 7, 2021

Undergraduate student Bruce Bartlam Jr. joined the U.S. Air Force only three months before Sept. 11, 2001. Twenty years later, the 38-year-old has retired from service and decided to attend the University...

The new mural in the University of Iowa’s Currier Residence Hall is seen on Sept. 2, 2021.

New mural tells story of first five Black women to integrate UI residence halls

Maddie Johnston, Arts Editor September 7, 2021

In fall 1946, Virginia Harper became one of the first non-white-passing Black women to integrate a University of Iowa residence hall. Now, an image of her face appears alongside the faces of four other...

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Ask the Author – Carl H. Klaus

Jenna Post, Arts Editor September 6, 2021

Carl H. Klaus is the founder of the Nonfiction Writing Program and a critically acclaimed essayist. His most notable works include Letters to Kate, Taking Retirement, Weathering Winter and My Vegetable...

Movie Review: Candyman

Movie Review: Candyman

Scout Adams, Arts Reporter September 6, 2021

Candyman, released on Aug. 27, is a direct sequel to the original Candyman released in 1992. This movie deliberately overlooks the two sequels made in the 90s, Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995),...

Willy’s Wacky Weiner Warehouse & Uncle Earl’s Earwax Emporium is shown performing their original songs and covers at the Battle of the Bands event at the Iowa Memorial Union Amphitheater on Sept. 1, 2021. The band performed a wide range of songs from originals to covers of Kendrick Lamar and Future. (Larry Phan/The Daily Iowan)

Wacky Willy’s battles it out for the win at SCOPE’s Battle of the Bands

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter September 2, 2021

In the golden light of the setting sun, people gathered at the IMU River Amphitheater near a white tent set up over a collection of instruments. As the sound of Journey’s, “Don’t Stop Believing,”...