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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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Review | Part two of ‘The Witcher’s’ third season is an intense and emotional dive into right and wrong 

Review | Part two of ‘The Witcher’s’ third season is an intense and emotional dive into right and wrong 

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter August 7, 2023

The final three episodes of “The Witcher” season three were released on July 27 and left audiences both confused and wanting more. Episode six continued right where episode five left off and quickly...

Contributed photo by Allison Tokarski

‘Spirit Dance’ at the Stanley is a full-body experience

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor August 1, 2023

In an effort to humanize inanimate objects, such as buildings, I will first identify its eyes, then its mouth and nose. As I enter the building, I will find its brain, lungs, and heart; I do this out...

Posters for the new films Oppenheimer and Barbie are seen at the Chauncey at FilmScene in Iowa City on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

Review | ‘Barbenheimer’ is here — inside the double-feature phenomenon 

Aspen DeGroot, Arts Reporter July 25, 2023

On one side, an explosion of glorious pink, girly-girls dressed in the glitter and frills of their dreams. On the other side, serious faces fit for a cologne ad, with their hats tipped below their eyes...

The James Theater in Iowa City on Monday, July 17 2023.

Punk-rock goes philanthropic: Iowa City artists perform in support of local charities  

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor July 18, 2023

Behind a plume of cigarette smoke on the walk up to The James Theater’s Gilbert Street entrance was a portal to the pinnacle of the 1990s punk rock scene: welcome to Illiterati Fest 2.   The...

Taylor Swift performers during the first night of the Cincinnati stop of the Eras Tour at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, June 30, 2023.

Review | Taylor Swift drops the most important album of the summer with ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ 

Anupama Choudhury, Arts Reporter July 10, 2023

It’s no secret that Taylor Swift is a force of nature in the music industry and has consistently maintained that stature for the past decade. The controversy with her masters led Swift to re-record...

Review | The newest season of ‘The Bear’ is questionable 

Review | The newest season of ‘The Bear’ is questionable 

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter July 6, 2023

Sweaty aprons, back alley smoke breaks, and a tense kitchen with cooks yelling at each other out of love — Food service industry culture at its truest.  “The Bear” was released on Hulu summer...

Photo Illustration by Cody Blissett

Review | Part one of season three of ‘The Witcher’ begins a thrilling final season for Henry Cavill

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter July 6, 2023

You can’t escape destiny, and watching season three of “The Witcher” might be yours. The season continues to build on the thrilling adventure and realistic characters in a way that makes each...

Adam Knight the Director of William Shakespeare’sTwelfth Night introduces attendees before the live performance of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in Iowa City on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Riverside Theatre’s production of ‘Twelfth Night’ delivers fresh perspective on Shakespearean classic

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor June 27, 2023

For this year's Free Shakespeare in the Park production, Riverside Theatre elected to stage their rendition of “Twelfth Night.”  This play tells the tale of twins Viola and Sebastian, who get separated...

Contributed photo by Rebecca McKanna

Review | Rebecca McKanna’s debut novel ‘Don’t Forget the Girl’ puts thrilling twist on true crime 

Emma Gaughan , Arts Reporter June 27, 2023

Whether or not you like true crime, it’s hard to avoid hearing about the latest podcast or limited series that highlights gruesome and horrible crimes. Iowa author Rebecca McKanna questions the idolization...

Florence and the Machine perform at the 2019 FORM Arcosanti music festival near Camp Verde, Arizona, on May 10, 2019. 

Form Arcosanti 2019

Florence + The Machine: a ritual in womanhood

Anupama Choudhury, Arts Reporter June 25, 2023

 The pandemic brought about the arrival of several things on the internet ranging from Dalgona coffee to regular screenings of “Contagion.” One such thing was the rise of internet aesthetics triggered...

Review | “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” raises the bar for animation

Review | “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” raises the bar for animation

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter June 13, 2023

I don’t remember much about 2018, except for one film that completely consumed me. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”(ITSV) was easily a 10/10 five years ago and is still a 10/10 today. Spider-Man...

Mac DeMarco performs on the outdoor stage at at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. on Sat. April 20, 2019.

Review | Mac DeMarco’s new album ‘One Wayne G’ teaches listeners patience

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter April 27, 2023

Early Friday morning, I was in class when my preferred streaming service sent me a notification that one of my favorite artists dropped a nine-hour-long album with serial numbers for titles. The album...