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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

iPod Playlist: Best Songs to Play on the bar Jukebox

DI ARTS STAFF October 1, 2009

One of the greatest inventions in the history of mankind is the electronic jukebox. On it, bar patrons can find almost any tune in existence, even if it is expensive as all hell. The music played over...

Tracks from the Past: Bon Jovi

TOMMY MORGAN JR. October 1, 2009

Bon Jovi Before they settled for recording sugary country ballads with the likes of LeAnn Rimes, there was a time — believe it or not — when Bon Jovi used to rock. Nowhere was this more apparent than...

CD Review: The Furious Seasons

TOMMY MORGAN JR. October 1, 2009

The Furious Seasons’ Thank You For Saturday, is, at first listen, a record made to think to. The band’s sound on the record can best be described as shoe-gazer folk — think Wilco with Christopher...

KRUI in the running for MTV award

DI ARTS STAFF October 1, 2009

College-focused mtvU has nominated KRUI 89.7 FM, the UI’s student-run radio station, for one of the channel’s Woodie Awards. “We’re really, really excited,” said Patrick Quinn, KRUI’s marketing...

Live Patsy Cline music returns to the area

JOSIE JONES October 1, 2009

This week, Patsy Cline will return to the stage. The Iowa Children’s Museum stage in Coralville, that is. And now, she’s a character in a musical rather than a performing artist. The City Circle Acting...

Updating a musical heritage for modern times

CAROLINE BERG October 1, 2009

Alejandro Escuer perceives the musical world to be in an imbalance. As founder of the Mexican quintet ONIX Ensamble, he has spent the better part of 15 years promoting and expanding the scope of Mexican...

Four undergraduates show off their directing chops

COURTNEY SPEARS October 1, 2009

Jackie Alamillo rushed into the Theatre Building lobby 30 minutes before rehearsal with a bowl of pasta and a bottle of Coca-Cola. “Sorry if I’m late,” she said with a big smile on her face. Alamillo...

“Buffy” buffs pay homage to the vampire slayer

DEE FABBRICATORE October 1, 2009

A “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” tribute concert needs no introduction, but let’s give it one anyway. After years of “Buffy” fandom, local playwright Megan Gogerty will get a once-in-a-lifetime...

Emo stalwart The Academy Is… returns to Iowa City

TYLER LYON October 1, 2009

The Academy Is … bassist Adam Siska’s last visit to Iowa City was painful. Literally. He cut his right index finger on a broken glass bottle last spring while at the Picador, 330 E. Washington St....

UI Breakers ready to wreck

COURTNEY SPEARS October 1, 2009

Tucked away on the upper deck of the UI Field House is a room emanating hip-hop. Eleven guys and women are spread throughout the room — some against the walls, some stretching. Each one breaks into the...

Emmy-winning documentary introduced to Iowa City

JOSIE JONES October 1, 2009

Childbirth is usually a somewhat simple process in the United States thanks to the obstetric care offered to women. However, it is not so in some countries. In fact, many women still die during labor in...

Fall Gallery Walk explores downtown art

SARAH LARSON October 1, 2009

Damp, cool air blows tiny drops of mist against the tall, dark buildings looming against the cloudy gray sky. Amid the buildings and houses is a small art gallery with warm light shining through the windows,...

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