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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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Ellen Oliver, an MFA dance student at the University of Iowa, poses for a portrait on a green screen rock climbing wall in the Old Art Museum on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Ellen’s research explores the intersections of rock climbing and dancing with digital arts. “My goals are to deepen my relationship with rock climbing and to learn how my rock climbing body can inform by dancing performing body,” said Oliver. Ellen hopes to create a touring dance performance in rock gyms within the future.

Student Spotlight: University of Iowa MFA dance student selected for banner campaign

Vaishnavi Kolluru, Arts Reporter November 10, 2022

Ellen Oliver is pursuing an MFA in Dance at the University of Iowa and the only student in the UI Dance Department to be selected for the 2022 Dare to Discover downtown banner campaign. The annual...

Issac Morehead poses for a portrait at Catlett Resident Hall, Iowa City, on Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022. Morehead is a student in the animation program.

Student Spotlight: UI junior finds animation experience in Iowa City

Charlotte McManus, Arts Reporter November 9, 2022

Isaac Morehead, a third-year cinema major at the University of Iowa, is utilizing the UI’s resources to jumpstart his career in animation. His focus lies in the film and video production side of...

University of Iowa student Matthew Loes sits at his desk at his home studio on Nov. 7.Loes created his own clothing apparel brand, “Mom’s Little Mess Up.”

Student Spotlight: Momma’s Little Mess Up

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporters November 8, 2022

When asked what his college major is, Matthew Loes answered, “As of right now, we’re Matt Loes.” The 20-year-old sophomore at the University of Iowa started making clothes around a year ago and...

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Student Spotlight: Hawkeye Marching Band selects new drum major

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter May 12, 2022

Christian Frankl is currently studying abroad in Scotland, but not for long — he’s coming back in June so he can lead the Hawkeye Marching Band in its most coveted position: drum major.  A...

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Student Spotlight: First man on the UI dance team

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter April 26, 2022

Nathan Polancyak was sitting in his living room, surrounded by friends and family, when he found out he was making University of Iowa history by becoming the first man on the dance team. “I wasn’t...

Joe Marino, a student comedian, poses for a portrait in front of Joystick Comedy Arcade on Friday, April 15, 2022.

Student Spotlight: UI senior uses passion for comedy to introduce others to world of stand-up

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter April 19, 2022

Two years ago, Joe Marino’s biggest fear was to stand up and speak in front of a crowd. Today, he has an undeniable passion for stand-up comedy and an affinity for helping others give it a try as...

Graduate student and costume designer Abigail Coleman poses for a portrait in the costume storage room in the Old Museum of Art on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Student Spotlight: UI student creative mastermind behind ‘String’ costuming

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter April 12, 2022

The star stands dead center, all eyes locked on them. Weeks of preparation have led up to this moment, with the cast and crew stretching themselves to account for every detail — so that every button...

Lauren Coghlan an MFA student in graphic design, poses for a portrait in her studio in the Visual Arts Building on Friday, April 1, 2022.

Student Spotlight: First-year MFA student plans to create book based on original Game Boy video games

Sydney Hurley, Arts Reporter April 5, 2022

CMYK — which stands for the four original colors that most ink printers use: cyan, magenta, yellow, and “key,” or black — is meant to represent the printing process. It is also theme of...

University of Iowa senior Gabe Bautista poses for a portrait in front of his computer monitor in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

Student Spotlight: UI senior finds fame on TikTok

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter March 29, 2022

The pandemic has led many people to adopt new hobbies. Some have taken up painting, others baking, and plenty of others picked up relaxing pastimes like reading, puzzles, or yoga. Several people,...

Kyle Petrie, the editor of the Doily Allergen, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

Student Spotlight: ‘Doily Allergen’ editor Kyle Petrie explores new mediums for comedy

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter March 22, 2022

It’s uncommon to find a news source that chooses to highlight only three sports — Quidditch, Overwatch, and the NCAA. Even rarer would be finding a news source that can publish a headline that...

Juliet Remmers and Michael Landez, who are preparing for their dance performance coming soon, pose for a portrait in Halsey Hall on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

Student Spotlight: Graduate student duo prepare for dance thesis concert

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter March 8, 2022

At this time of year, graduate students usually feel pressure to work on their thesis papers, but for two third-year graduate students working on their MFAs in dance on the performance track, their...