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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

Reflections from blur-dom

ERIC ANDERSEN August 24, 2009

Henry Rollins might just be the hardest working entertainer on Earth. He is the author of several books, host of “The Henry Rollins Show” on the Independent Film Channel, and has acting credits in...

iPod Playlist: Best songs to sing in the shower

DI ARTS STAFF August 24, 2009

“Halo,” by Beyoncé “Right as Rain,” by Adele “Bohemian Rhapsody,” by Queen “At Last,” by Etta James “Number One,” by John Legend “It’s Been a Long, Long Time,” by Keely...

The Dispute enjoyable with its four strong leads

RACHAEL LANDER August 24, 2009

As the sun dimmed on Lower City Park on the night of Aug. 20, the friendly chatter of a much too meager crowd filled the crisp air at the Riverside Theatre Festival Stage for the Iowa City Community Theatre’s...

Redbox movie rental hits downtown IC

ADAM SALAZAR August 24, 2009

Although Redbox kiosks have been available in other parts of the country since 2005, downtown Iowa City has recently caught on to this distinct retail operation. Redbox Automated Retail LLC, is a chain...

Geek Out: Buying a tangible CD

DI ARTS STAFF August 24, 2009

I have a confession to make: I still buy CDs. In an age where most people I know buy all of their music online, I still take satisfaction in going to a store and buying a hard copy of an album. Old-fashioned,...

Trendspotter: People

DI ARTS STAFF August 24, 2009

Summer in Iowa City was absolute bliss. There were rarely lines downtown on the weekends, parking was always an option, and driving around the streets wasn’t like playing a hard-core game of Frogger....

Post Grad fulfills every high-school cliché

ERIC SUNDERMANN August 24, 2009

1/2 out of ***** Oh my god, I’m graduating. I don’t know what to do. I don’t have a job. All my friends are leaving. I’m so sad. Life stinks. Blah blah. Blah blah. Graduation — the end of...

‘Inglorious Basterds’ delivers, in all its gory splendor

REBECCA KOONS August 24, 2009

**** 1/2 out of ***** Ladies and gentlemen, I have faith once again faith in Hollywood’s ability to produce an exhilarating cinematic adventure. Director Quentin Tarantino gives the summer movie-going...

Wrong messages have plagued Obama’s health reform

In order to diagnose what ails President Obama’s push for health-care reform, we need less heated rhetoric and more Cool Hand Luke. In a memorable line from the 1967 film, a prison warden surmises:...

Busting health-care myths

JUSTIN SUGG August 24, 2009

Irrational rage and political fearmongering have drowned out the voices of truth and reason in America’s health-care debate. What was once a civilized discussion now resembles downtown Iowa City after...

Free bus route to mall symbolic, offers opportunities

DI EDITORIAL BOARD August 24, 2009

As UI officials continue in their attempts to combat underage drinking, one recent move might add a fun and easy way to do just that. This fall, the university has paired with the Coralville Transit System...

Luciano runs for ‘completeness’

SEAN MORGAN August 24, 2009

Jesse Luciano will enter his final Iowa cross-country season dealing with high expectations. This is not a new feeling for the senior out of Villa Park, Ill. Many around Luciano have expected a lot since...

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