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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

The Daily Iowan

University of Iowa ceramics graduate student Donté K. Hayes poses for a portrait in his studio on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. During the event, students presented projects that combined art and engineering.

Benin heads, pineapples, Daleks: the art of Donté Hayes

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter April 24, 2019

The ceramics communal studio in the Visual Arts Building was speckled with clay figurines, pots, and mugs, showing off the incredible talent of the artists in a casual way. Donté K. Hayes’ corner of...

Harmonies, harmonicas, and homework: the life of Lily DeTaeye

Harmonies, harmonicas, and homework: the life of Lily DeTaeye

Philip Runia, Arts Reporter April 17, 2019

Referred to by some as a “real-life Hannah Montana,” Lily DeTaeye is in fact living the best of both worlds. On weekdays, she can be found in the EPB writing, but on the weekends, she practices her...

Leela Bassuk sits for a portrait in Thayer Theater on Monday, April 8, 2019.

Frontline and sidelines of comedy: Leela Bassuk

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter April 10, 2019

Whether she’s working in Iowa City, Chicago, or New York City, University of Iowa junior Leela Bassuk is a full-acting force. Bassuk said she always creatively expressed herself, mainly through music...

University of Iowa student Chosie Titus poses for a portrait in Java House on Tuesday, March 26th, 2019. Chosie Works as the design editor for Fools Magazine.

Graphic design from France to Iowa

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter April 3, 2019

After living in two countries during her academic career, University of Iowa senior Chosie Titus has cultivated her skills in visual art and graphic design from both France and the U.S. Having a French...

UI Junior Dante Benjegerdes demonstrates stage combat choreography at the Theatre Building on Monday, March 25, 2019. Although a competitive niche, Benjegerdes plans to pursue stage combat professionally. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

Student Spotlight: Crafting the perfect fight

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter March 27, 2019

Wearing a white tank top reading “pick flowers, not fights,” University of Iowa junior Dante Benjegerdes wields a fake knife as he practices combat, hair flowing freely. An item often used to ignite...

UI freshman Brady Vanlo poses for a portrait at Gabe's on Monday, March 11, 2019. Also known as Vyvans, Vanlo has been a DJ for nearly three years, playing gigs for local bars, house parties and special events.

DJ VyVans drops the bass for Iowa City

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter March 13, 2019

The crowd packed in the red glow of Gabe’s awaits in anticipation for a good song to get them moving. When the speakers finally crackle to life, an audio clip from “Winnie the Pooh” is played. It...

UI junior Clara Reynen poses for a portrait at the Theatre Building on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Reynen writes her own folk music and performs on stage when not doing stand-up comedy.

Student Spotlight: Iowa City’s very own ‘Funny Girl’

Philip Runia, Arts Reporter March 6, 2019

What to do when the world laughs at you? Laugh with it. Twirling a strand of her hair into a pseudo-mustache across her top lip, UI junior Clara Reynen pondered her approach to her vocation. For her,...

Elly Hofmaier plays her guitar at The Mill-Iowa City on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

Marketing and music; a UI senior makes strides in Iowa City’s local music scene

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter February 27, 2019

Elly Hofmaier learned guitar not just for fun but to make her performances on stage easier. Before her encounter with the six-string instrument, the singer/songwriter played only piano, but pianos —...

From Iowa City stages to LA life and back again

From Iowa City stages to LA life and back again

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter February 20, 2019

At 6 years old, Elijah Jones knew that he wanted to be an actor when he grew up. Many children throw away their kindergarten dreams, because becoming actors and astronauts are difficult dreams to pursue;...

The jewelry maker who has traveled the world

The jewelry maker who has traveled the world

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter February 13, 2019

While traveling across Europe, South America, and the U.S., University of Iowa graduate student Ekaterina Korzh extracts objects from around the world to mold into her artwork of making jewelry, or more...

Capturing sentiment through the lens of a camera

Capturing sentiment through the lens of a camera

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter February 6, 2019

Unlike most students, Aaron Longoria sees assignments as opportunities to enhance his artistic abilities rather than mandatory, stressful tasks. Photography and graphic design are activities the graduating...

Dangerous sculptures and the make-out rock of Brazil

Dangerous sculptures and the make-out rock of Brazil

Mark Zoleta, Arts Reporter January 23, 2019

Kylie Gava covered an old TV stand in drawer liner and her family’s porch in crayon during her childhood. This graffiti from a young age soon became a lifetime in art and pushing boundaries. Curiosities...