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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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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...

UI senior Ava Gripp poses for a portrait in Prairie Lights on Monday, January 14, 2019. Gripp serves as the editor of Ache Magazine, a collection of art and writing focused on the concept of ache and nostalgia.

Exploring the feeling of ache through print

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter January 16, 2019

As a part of a class project, University of Iowa senior Ava Gripp oversaw a team to publish a unique arts and culture magazine. Gripp had known she wanted to be a writer since she was in elementary school,...

Alexis Beucler poses for a portrait in her office in the Visual Arts Building in Iowa City on December 12, 2018.

Bringing bright color to a dreary Iowa winter through art

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter December 13, 2018

Oil painting is often seen as a classic form of artwork that uses muted colors that are used to describe a landscape. University of Iowa drawing and painting graduate student Alexis Beucler challenges...

The art and heart behind graphic design

The art and heart behind graphic design

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter December 5, 2018

From designing menus to ads and brochures, graphic design comprises a number of creative professions. Most works of art appear every day in people’s lives, having an effect on how they interpret the...

University of Iowa student, Wesley Estrada practices his breakdancing routine on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. Wesley a.k.a. "Wild Wes" has been a member of the UI Breakers since spring of 2017.

Bustin’ moves in the ‘Wild, Wild Wes’

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter November 28, 2018

Breakdancing embodies something special for University of Iowa senior Wesley Estrada — freedom. Also known as “Wild Wes,” Estrada has been heavily involved with gymnastics throughout his life. Different...

The psychedelic rock band Waverly as seen in the space where they produce their music. From left, Brendan and Ethan hang out in Iowa City on Nov. 13, 2018.

Waverly band member reflects amid developing a new album

Mark Zoleta, Arts Reporter November 14, 2018

A typical band has each member play a specific instrument. Local band Waverly, however, is a four-man group of jacks-of-all trades. University of Iowa senior Brendan Higgins describes what his band is...

Dawson Davenport stands for a portrait in Art Building West on Nov. 7, 2018.

Continuing an education in the arts, from graphic design to radio

Maleaha Brings Plenty, Arts Reporter November 7, 2018

Undergrad student Dawson Davenport of the Meskwawki Tribe on the Tama Settlement is putting his voice out there in more ways than one. Davenport not only aims to spread his message through abstract art,...

UI graduate student paving the way for Native fiction

UI graduate student paving the way for Native fiction

Maleaha Brings Plenty, Arts Reporter October 31, 2018

Cinnamon Spear is a graduate student studying at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, working to get an M.F.A. in fiction. She will graduate from the workshop in May and is excited about that. However, this...

Maurice playing piano, one of her several musical specialties.

UI student’s Etsy shop startup to be spookily themed

Philip Runia, Arts Reporter October 24, 2018

Students all over the U.S. find their own way to get into the Halloween spirit, and Mackenzie Maurice does so as well, homeowner’s style. Her décor consists of paintings rendered by her that she bases...

Yusong Ju raps at the University of Iowa Chinese Music Club's outdoor performance at the Iowa City Ped Mall on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

UI student and rapper Nobi remains in the shadows of the hip-hop world

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter October 17, 2018

Despite his obvious talent for throwing down mad lyrics and growing internet fame, UI student Yusong Ju stays humble regarding his skills as a hip-hop artist. Ju is a first-year University of Iowa student...

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UI student waves her artistic wand in all the art-world corners

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter October 3, 2018

When Elaine Irvine goes on air for her radio show, “Stella,” she doesn’t think about what her guests may be about to say or how she’ll get them to blurt those unanswered secrets. Irving flips the...

Sophomore Tyler Radcliffe poses for a portrait outside the Adler Journalism Building on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. Radcliffe hopes to go into screenwriting or producing and can be found working on his Youtube channel or designing commissioned pieces.

Film and animation paint creative picture for UI student

Michael McCurdy, Arts Reporter September 26, 2018

Part of being a creative storyteller is finding one’s niche medium: the path artists employ to guide people through an ensemble of poems, a portfolio of paintings/photos, or collection of prose. For...