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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

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BRI LaPELUSA September 3, 2009

The break up of indie-rock band Hockey Night led to success for Free Energy. Frontman Paul Sprangers and guitarist Scott Wells formed Free Energy in the wake of their former band’s demise. Then the...

Music becomes a competition for local bands

RYAN FOSMARK September 3, 2009

Beer and studio time. What better incentive for Iowa City’s best local bands to battle it out in a month long test of musical prowess and popularity? Every Thursday in September, the Yacht Club, 13...

Dolls and drawings on local artist’s mind

SARAH LARSON September 3, 2009

As the academic year begins, many students have yet to decide their majors; they seem not to be able to figure out what they want to do with their lives. The problem may be that they don’t know what...

Artists and authors unite at new exhibition

TOMMY MORGAN JR. September 3, 2009

Art is often thought of as a solo venture. Popular culture is filled with images of the lonely painter, writer, or troubadour, a one-person show that seems to work best when no others are around. Even...

Joffrey Ballet to help its friend Hancher

CAROLINE BERG September 3, 2009

When Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet heard about the devastating flood that left its longtime affiliate Hancher Auditorium’s stage submerged under 18 inches of water, the dance company took the initiative...

Tracks from the Past: Michael Jackson

DI ARTS STAFF September 3, 2009

Michael Jackson: Bad The recent passing of music icon Michael Jackson still has left millions of music fans in a state of disbelief, and there’s no reason they shouldn’t be. From childhood through...

Cowboy quartet goes from Disney to Iowa City

DEE FABBRICATORE September 3, 2009

At first thought, a group of aging cowboys doesn’t sound all that exciting. But when you learn that these cowboys have won two Grammys, performed at the Hollywood Bowl, and have had songs in both Disney’s...

International writers share their deepest desires

TOMMY MORGAN JR. September 3, 2009

Desire, in terms of writing, most often conjures images of bodice-rippers and the Harlequin romances. Or, perhaps, of erotic fantasies and books better read late at night, with pay-cable adult films playing...

Grammy-nominated rap star Lupe Fiasco hits Iowa City

DANA JUDAS September 3, 2009

Chicago knows a superstar or two — Michael Jordan, the first lady of chat, Oprah, and, of course, President Obama. And, as it turns out, Lupe Fiasco. The Grammy-award-winning hip-hop artist will perform...

New festivals help Hawkeye fans show pride

DI ARTS STAFF September 3, 2009

To capitalize on the growing Hawkeye spirit in the community, the UI will host two festivals. Tonight’s Hawkapalooza bash features a free concert by Grammy-nominated rapper Lupe Fiasco, and Friday’s...

Handling of bailout undermined health reform

ARIANNA HUFFINGTON - GUEST OPINION September 3, 2009

Recently, Sam Tanenhaus, the senior editor at The New York Times Book Review, wrote that Ted Kennedy’s passing brought to an end a vision of liberalism that “holds that the forces of government should...

International imbroglio

SIMEON TALLEY September 3, 2009

President Obama will soon face two national-security challenges that will ultimately be consequential for the rest of his presidency. And it’s important that we all understand how serious these challenges...

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