What is it with all the male violence against women lately? First, we had Chris Brown and Rihanna, then Ryan Jenkins and Jasmine Fiore, and now San Diego Charger linebacker Shawne Merriman and Tila Tequila....

The Englert Theatre is working to change (or perhaps complement) the stereotypical lazy Sunday with the return of what the establishment’s screen was originally created for — movies. Sunday Night...

For actor Richie Akers, Theatre Cedar Rapids’ upcoming production of Altar Boyz has meant grueling work and physically demanding rehearsals. “I’ve lost like 30 pounds in the past two to three months,”...

This weekend marks the 16th-Annual Women’s Music Festival in Iowa City, an event full of performances by female musicians at various local venues. There will be a diverse range of music present at the...

I’m not really a fan of tearing people down or passing judgment on things with which I am relatively unfamiliar, so, luckily, the dirty work has already been done for me. Last week, a Daily Iowan columnist...

Today is a day for remembrance. Some people remember 9/11 with nostalgia as a day when Americans came together. Some remember it with cynicism and indifference. I remember it as a surreal day when raw...

A new mandatory program for freshmen underscores UI officials’ increasing desire to act as parental figures. Launched in 2008, the program — Pick One — now requires freshmen to participate in campus...

On Sept. 13, the women’s intramural flag-football league will kick off, and the women are out to prove they have skills just like the men. Unfortunately, the league’s numbers are down 50 percent from...

McShay’s Best Available trailed Off Daily for most of the game, but some late heroics helped the squad mount a comeback and move it up on Mel Kiper’s — or Todd McShay’s — big board. With only...

Coaching continuity creates consistency. At least this is the theory the Iowa soccer team believes in, and it’s slowly holding true with each and every game the Hawkeyes win. Iowa (3-2) will host Loyola-Chicago...

Imagine reading about football without knowing what a touchdown is or watching basketball without knowing what a rebound is. It’s no different in rowing. The sport is more complex than leisurely rowing...

Iowa City has seen its share of nasty fights in recent years. This weekend, residents can be guaranteed at least two more. Emily and Katy Klinefelter, sisters and Iowa City natives, will headline a nine-fight...