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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Drag queen Beep Beep does their makeup before hosting and performing at Basix in Cedar Rapids on Nov. 30. Beep Beep talked about their experience joining the drag community, expressing that most queens join during Pride or Halloween. Beep Beep said they joined during Pride and enjoyed performing the most at Studio 13 in Iowa City.

Drag kings and queens of Iowa City foster community to create a welcoming environment for any performer

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter
December 3, 2024
Customers enter The James Theater in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

Review | Iowa City Community Theater premiers ‘39 Steps’ at The James Theater

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter
November 13, 2024
Review | Sean Baker’s "Anora" highlights the working class through phenomenal performance

Review | Sean Baker’s “Anora” highlights the working class through phenomenal performance

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter
November 11, 2024
Student look book for this upcoming fall

Student look book for this upcoming fall

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter
November 5, 2024
Racks of recycled clothing that can be used for Halloween costumes are seen at Ragstock in Iowa City on Oct. 15. Many of the items in the store have been for sale for several years.

Student’s Guide to Last-minute Halloween Costumes.

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter
October 22, 2024
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Social media and its heavy-handed presence in this current election cycle

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter
August 27, 2024
Iowa senior Cat Dooley poses for a portrait at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, April 22, 2024.

UI student and SCOPE general manager bridges arts community to campus

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter
May 7, 2024
Assistant publisher of Ink Lit Magazine Jenna Mather poses for a portrait at Prairie Lights bookstore in Iowa City on Monday April 29, 2024. (Shaely Odean/The Daily Iowan)

Humanities seniors speak out about next steps

Riley Dunn and Isabella Nekvinda
April 30, 2024
Jiayi Liang’s solo exhibition The Long Season as seen in Public Space One in Iowa City on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Artist conveys the long-term effects of trauma through art

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter
April 23, 2024
Bo Ramsey tunes his guitar before a performance at The Black Angel Restaurant on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

The Black Angel’s newfound venue parallels the Mill

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter
April 16, 2024
Here are some trends to be on the lookout for in Spring 2024

Here are some trends to be on the lookout for in Spring 2024

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter
April 9, 2024
The cover of Neko Case's 2018 album, \"Hell-On.\" Nekoalbum

Neko Case performs at Hancher Auditorium for Mission Creek

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter
April 6, 2024
Point/Counterpoint | Which film should win the ‘Best Animated Short Film’ award at the 2023 Oscars?

Point/Counterpoint | Which film should win the ‘Best Animated Short Film’ award at the 2023 Oscars?

Caden Gantenbein and Isabella Nekvinda
March 5, 2024
Eventgoers mingle during the Big Queer Dating Show at Public Space One on Saturday, Feb. 24th, 2024, in Iowa City. (Ava Neumaier/The Daily Iowan)

Inside of Iowa City’s Big Queer Dating Show

Avi Lapchick and Isabella Nekvinda
February 27, 2024
Mathew Sweet performs on stage at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon in Iowa City on Feb. 14.

Alt-rock artist Matthew Sweet explores fame at Wildwood performance

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter
February 15, 2024
Attendees watch a film at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Indian Creek Nature Center hosted the Winter Wildland Alliance Backcountry Film Festival.

Big Grove hosts Backcountry Film Festival

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter
January 28, 2024
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