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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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Pirates of Parody

Pirates of Parody

April 19, 2017

By Claire Dietz [email protected] The Pirates of Penzance was written and produced nearly 140 years ago to both popular and critical acclaim. However, the reason this operetta was produced...

The UISG independent senator candidates

The UISG independent senator candidates

April 10, 2017

Thirteen candidates are running for four seats as University of Iowa Student Government independent senators for the 2017-18 school year. Below are profiles on six of the candidates who spoke at the UISG...

Ghostface slays ’em in Englert

Ghostface slays ’em in Englert

April 5, 2017

By Austin Anderson  [email protected] The bass thumped heavily in the rafters of the decades-old Englert Theater as people trickled in, creating a poignant juxtaposition in a venue built...

'Diamonds' glisten at Hancher's Mission Creek kickoff

‘Diamonds’ glisten at Hancher’s Mission Creek kickoff

April 4, 2017

By Brett Shaw [email protected]   Opening for Andrew Bird on Tuesday evening, My Brightest Diamond was unfamiliar to many concert goers. But these attendees absolutely left the show...

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Theaters protest Orwellian political climate with “1984” screening

April 4, 2017

Hannah Crooks [email protected]   Increasingly, connections between our current political climate and the dystopian film, 1984, have come clearer into view. This week, with a special...

The sun rises behind the Old Capitol in Iowa City on Friday, April 10, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Anti-assault groups gear up

March 22, 2017

By Aja Witt [email protected] The month of April has been nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month for nearly 16 years. But at the University of Iowa, awareness has turned into activism.“Our...

Grassley, Ernst: Iowa trade to be protected in NAFTA renegotiation

Maria Curi, [email protected] March 17, 2017

WASHINGTON – Several hours before participating in a Senate Finance Committee hearing on March 14 to consider the nomination of Robert Lighthizer for U.S. Trade Representative, Sen. Chuck Grassley,...

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital on Saturday, November 5, 2016. The hospital hosted a weekend open house for the new $364 building. (The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Stead Family Children’s Hospital to open Saturday

February 20, 2017

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital announced their official opening for Saturday, Feb. 25. Tom Moore, spokesperson for UI Hospitals & Clinics, said the areas that will open...

Ying Quartet, l-r: Janet Ying (violin), Phillip Ying (viola) new first violinist Robin Scott, and David Ying (cello), in Wolk Atrium outside Hatch Hall at Eastman Theatre, Eastman School of Music March 23, 2015  // photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester

Ying Quartet play Hancher

February 12, 2017

Ying Quartet By Lily Goodman [email protected] Longtime favorites of the university’s Hancher Auditorium, the Ying Quartet along with pianist and composer, Billy Childs, concluded their...

Men's gymnastics tops No. 9 Golden Bears

Men’s gymnastics tops No. 9 Golden Bears

February 7, 2017

  The No. 13 Iowa men’s gymnastics team topped the No. 9 California Golden Bears, 399.900 – 396.550, in a rather large upset Monday night on the west coast. Nine gymnasts recorded 12 season...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss, center, fights for the ball with Nebraska forward Jeriah Horne, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Takeaways: Iowa beats Nebraska, 81-70

February 5, 2017

The Iowa basketball team added to the win column for the third-straight game against Nebraska on Sunday afternoon, stretching its lead down the stretch to win, 81-70. The win moves the Hawkeyes to 14-10,...

'Hamilton' Star Odom Jr. to Speak at Iowa

‘Hamilton’ Star Odom Jr. to Speak at Iowa

January 30, 2017

By Claire Dietz [email protected] The Tony-winning singer and actor Leslie Odom Jr, best known for his role as Aaron Burr in the hit Broadway musical Hamilton will be visiting Iowa City...