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The Daily Iowan

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

The Daily Iowan

Band Vedera on the road without a bus

KRISTEN PETERS July 23, 2009

Vedera doesn’t have a tour bus, so when the members were invited by the guys in the Wallfowers to hang out on theirs, the Vedera members were nothing short of ecstatic. “We drive in a van and trailer,...

Having fun playing Cursive

RYAN FOSMARK July 23, 2009

The next chance could easily be the last to see Omaha-based band Cursive. This nearly 15-year-old band takes a laid-back, noncommittal approach to its widely respected and energetic music, which leaves...

(Somewhat) Irish eyes to smile at the Mill

ERIC SUNDERMANN July 23, 2009

Sligo! And everybody drinks. “We said it one time as a joke onstage,” percussionist George Curtis said. “ ‘Hey, we seem to have a lot of songs that mention sligo, why don’t you take a drink...

The Skinny: Supine Bound Angle

DI ARTS STAFF July 23, 2009

Ready for a fitter, happier, and healthier you? The DI is here to help. Each week, we’ll feature a new yoga pose you can easily incorporate into your daily regimen to promote oneness of body, mind, and...

Tracks from the Past: Barenaked Ladies’ Stunt

DI ARTS STAFF July 23, 2009

Barenaked Ladies: Stunt “I like vanilla — it’s the finest of the flavors.” Ed Robertson, guitarist/vocalist for Barenaked Ladies summed up the band’s approach to music in those nine words. Barenaked...

Despite rocky path rockers Evergreen Terrace still strive to thrive

ERIC ANDERSEN July 23, 2009

Many people wish they could live the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle, but most people don’t take the time to realize how much effort bands put into touring. Melodic hard-core band Evergreen Terrace recently...

With hip-hop artist Chingy, local venue fulfills mainstream music mission

RYAN FOSMARK July 23, 2009

“Right Thurr,” “Holidae Inn,” and “One Call Away” — all songs Chingy has scalded into the long-term memory of mainstream American music. The musician will bring his catchy hip-hop tunes...

Jaques Brel is alive and well in The Englert

ELLEN HARRIS July 23, 2009

The low buzz of laughter and conversation among the six cast members of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris floated around Room 172 of the Theatre Building during last week’s rehearsal...

Should the CIA have a real-life license to kill?

DAVID WISE, LOS ANGELES TIMES July 23, 2009

Back in 1960, the CIA hatched a plan to kill Patrice Lumumba by infecting his toothbrush with a deadly disease. The Congolese leader would brush his teeth and, presto, in a few days or weeks he would be...

Death by birth

SIMEON TALLEY July 23, 2009

Imagine the likelihood of you or someone you know surviving childbirth as one in seven. By the time you finish reading this column, four women will have died from complications related to pregnancy or...

Iowa City police’s speeding procedure set to protect citizens, not harass them

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 23, 2009

A nice drive on an open highway is an iconic image of summer. But just down the road, a cop lurking behind a billboard or just over the hill waiting to pull over the speedster seems to put a damper on...

Banana suits and Evil Eyes, ‘Ordinary’ doesn’t ride on RAGBRAI

CHRIS CLARK July 23, 2009

CHARITON, Iowa — The last 24 hours of RAGBRAI have been my most exciting. After rain that plagued riders until their arrival in Indianola, the sun came out Tuesday afternoon and refreshed riders all...

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