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The Daily Iowan

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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The University of Iowa Department of Theatre building is seen on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

Review | UI Theatre Department’s ‘Ugly Lies the Bone’ is an honest depiction of hope and recovery

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 25, 2023

A stage hung with picture frames, set with a chandelier of photographs and a cluttered kitchen table, and a screen in front of which a woman reclines in an armchair knitting. This is how “Ugly Lies...

Members the 501st Legion with the Mandalorian who made a appearance. Sarasota's Selby Public Library's annual pop-culture, SRQCon convention returned after a COVID-related hiatus for the past couple of years. The event featured panels on things like Dungeons and Dragons and Vikings; trivia and gaming; crafts and scavenger hunts; and, of course, a big cosplay contest. The event was free for all-ages. Vendors were selling their wares. For more information about the Selby Public Library located at, 1331 1st St., Sarasota, visit scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/srqcon-2022. Sar Srqcon 13

Review | ‘The Mandalorian’ returns for season 3 with fantastic characters, great battles, and heartfelt stories

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter April 20, 2023

While it is filled with action and adventure, “The Mandalorian” focuses just as heavily on the importance of family and love in its thrilling season 3. The return of “The Mandalorian” for...

Alex MacKay, playing Jack Manningham, and Andrew Cole, playing Sergeant Rough, perform during a production of “Angel Street” presented by Dreamwell Theatre at the ArtiFactory in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023. The show premiered on Broadway in 1941 and is known for coining the term “gaslighting.” ArtiFactory will run the show until April 22.

Review | Dreamwell Theatre opens ‘Angel Street’ at the ArtiFactory

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 18, 2023

Gas lamps shed a golden glow over the fragile figure of a woman on her chaise lounge. The tea on the table beside her sits abandoned and cold while she anxiously waits for her husband to return home. Dreamwell...

Kristina Rutkowski, playing Bella Manningham, performs during a production of “Angel Street” presented by Dreamwell Theatre at the ArtiFactory in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023. The show premiered on Broadway in 1941 and is known for coining the term “gaslighting.” ArtiFactory will run the show until April 22.

Photos: Dreamwell Theatre presents “Angel Street” at the ArtiFactory

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor April 15, 2023

Dreamwell Theatre presented a production of “Angel Street” at the ArtiFactory in Iowa City on Friday. The show premiered on Broadway in 1941 and is known for coining the term “gaslighting.”  Jen...

Phoebe Bridgers performs during the fourth day of the Hinterland music festival in Saint Charles, Iowa on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2022.

Review | Boygenius’ new album is THE record

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor April 11, 2023

When indie-rock supergroup Boygenius formed by Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker announced they were releasing a new album on March 31 titled “The Record,” I’ll admit I was a bit...

Tyler, The Creator performed during the Forecastle Festival at Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 29, 2022.

Review | Tyler, The Creator’s new deluxe album intimately explores privacy, fame, and sexuality

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter April 6, 2023

With new lyrics stepping away from previous personas, Tyler, The Creator explores themes of privacy, fame, and sexuality in his latest album. Tyler released the deluxe version of his 2021 album “CALL...

Musician Lana Del Rey performed at Veterans Auditorium in Des Moines on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019.

Review | Lana Del Rey’s new album is a beautiful and melancholic exploration of experience, love, and life

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter April 4, 2023

An emotional and intimate journey that recounts past experiences and reflects on life and love, Lana Del Rey’s ninth studio album “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” was...

Feb 5, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Taylor Swift at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.

Review | Taylor Swift released four songs the midnight before her “Eras Tour” began: mediocre or magnificent?

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter March 26, 2023

In light of her first two shows in her “Eras Tour,” Taylor Swift released four new songs on March 17 at midnight. The same day, she played her first show of the tour in Glendale, Arizona. One of...

Pedro Pascal, right, at the premiere of "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" during SXSW Film Festival at the Paramount Theatre on March 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

Review | HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ does original video game justice

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 14, 2023

When you’re lost in the darkness, start watching "The Last of Us" — the show absolutely shines.  On March 12, the season finale of the show “The Last of Us” premiered on HBO, bringing the...

Jan 8, 2017; Beverly Hills, CA, USA; Riley Keough arrives for the 74th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton.

Review | ‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ TV adaptation gives electric take on fictional ‘70s band, alongside album ‘Aurora’

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter March 7, 2023

Viewers were graced with a retro, dramatic, and musical retelling of The New York Times bestselling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid on March 3 when Amazon Prime Video released the first three episodes...

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Review | Outer Banks season 3 is a fun flop

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter March 1, 2023

Having enjoyed the first two seasons of the Netflix show about teenagers skipping school to treasure hunt, I went into the third season of “Outer Banks” with excitement and an open mind. I came...

Review | Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ season five gives thrilling recap on 2022 F1 season, but not much else

Review | Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ season five gives thrilling recap on 2022 F1 season, but not much else

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter February 28, 2023

Drama, intensity, and enthusiasm — that’s what Netflix’s documentary series “Drive to Survive” aims to portray about Formula One racing. Season five, which came out on Feb. 24, is an epic...