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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Yippee Ki-Yay and happy holidays

Austin J. Yerington December 13, 2018

“Welcome to the party, pal,” yelled my apartment’s TV as we put up our Christmas tree this year. Why? you may ask. Because Die Hard is not only an amazing movie, it’s also one of the rare action...

Die Hard may be a classic, just not a Christmas classic

Marina Jaimes, Opinions Columnist December 13, 2018

As an avid fan of all things Christmas, I find Die Hard on the very bottom of the list of movies to watch before the holiday season ends. Unlike others (including my own mother), I’d have to agree that...

Yippee ki-yay and Happy Holidays

Austin J. Yerington, Opinions Columnist December 13, 2018

“Welcome to the party, pal,” yelled my apartment’s TV as we put up our Christmas tree this year. Why? you may ask. Because Die Hard is not only an amazing movie, it’s also one of the rare action...

Ariana Grande introduces The Weekend at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 15, 2016 in Los Angeles. Grande is holding a benefit concert in Manchester after this week's attack. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Best Songs

December 12, 2018

“thank u, next” (Ariana Grande) Ariana Grande gave everyone the breakup bop they didn’t know they needed. The only comparable song in pop music that comes to mind is “Potential Breakup Song,”...

A still from "the Avengers: Infinity War" trailer.

Best Movies

December 12, 2018

A  Quiet Place Mission Impossible: Fallout Avengers: Infinity War On the top of list of standout 2018 movies, two Hawkeye alumni screenwriters lead the way with the horror masterpiece A Quiet Place....

Best Iowa City Drama

Best Iowa City Drama

December 12, 2018

Iowa City has had its share of drama in 2018, from the closing of Zombie Burger, the City Council special election, the Ped Mall construction nightmares, and the seemingly weekly protests that take place...

Emily Moss in "The Handmaid's Tale." (Hulu)

Best Streamed Shows

December 12, 2018

The Haunting of Hill House The Netflix original premièred on Oct. 12, with fright and terror for the most experienced horror-film fanatics. A family broken by their mother’s suicide in a haunted mansion...

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Best New Craze

December 12, 2018

If there is one trend that has absolutely consumed colleges around the nation, it would be Juuling. Pick your poison, everyone. There’s been significant controversy over the past year regarding the...

Fortnite is an incredibly popular game.

Best Video Game

December 12, 2018

Despite being released for fewer than two years, Fortnite has become a cultural gaming phenomenon that will likely be associated with 2018 forever. With a cartoon-inspired design and bright colors, flashy...

Kamasi Washington performs at The Englert Theatre on October 31, 2018. The performance was part of Kamasi's "Heaven and Earth" tour. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Best Iowa City Concert

December 12, 2018

2018 has been an incredible year for concerts in Iowa City. Among shows at the Englert, smaller-scale venues such as Gabe’s and Blue Moose, and shows presented by SCOPE, there has been no shortage of...

Best Meme

Best Meme

December 12, 2018

2018 was rife with viral meme sensations, from the deep collective desire to eat Tide pods — despite the urging of the company to not eat them and nearly 13,000 calls to poison control in 2017 in relation...

The magic of the beach can’t be beat

The magic of the beach can’t be beat

Zohar Nadler, Opinions Columnist December 12, 2018

Lets go to the beach! When I construct my idea of a vacation, three aspects come to mind: sunshine, warmth, and water. Those allow me to relax, appreciate the moment, boost my vitamin D levels and my...