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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: Awesomely tragic songs

DI STAFF December 17, 2009

The relationship between the song and its listener is subjective, but many songs pertain to specific experiences in our lives — especially when they deal with tragedy. However, only a select few still...

Tracks from the Past: Metal Xmas

DI STAFF December 17, 2009

We Wish You A Metal Xmas … and a Headbanging New Year Christmas is coming. While some may celebrate with Nat King Cole or Dean Martin holiday standards, others prefer to ring in the Christmas season...

Iowa City scene alive during break

DI STAFF December 17, 2009

Winter break can be a barren land, full of downtime and boredom. Luckily, Iowa City’s arts scene is still bustling, even when classes are not in session. Here are a few ways to keep cabin fever at bay...

UI club ready to hit the slopes

COURTNEY SPEARS December 17, 2009

The powdery, white-coated roads and hills of winter create excitement in one of the UI’s student groups. The Ski and Snowboard Club members have been waiting almost a year for snow to fall. In the meantime,...

Best gadgets, songs, pop culture moments, and video games

DI STAFF December 17, 2009

Best pop culture moments of the last 10 years From celebrity meltdowns to breakups to deaths, we’ve seen plenty in the last last 10 years — then we’ve blogged, Tweeted, and gone on Facebook about...

Making 2010 green

COURTNEY SPEARS December 17, 2009

ECO Iowa City invites area residents to “go green” in 2010. The grant-funded initiative aims to increase environmental awareness by hosting a Green New Year’s Eve Party at the Iowa City Public...

All levels of ballet go on display

JOSIE JONES December 17, 2009

In 2004, Jason Schadt performed a dance to music from Charles Gounod while studying in Tokyo. This semester, he has attempted to bring the piece to the UI as a reconstruction. “It’s completely unidentifiable....

Public Property plays one final show

DEE FABBRICATORE December 17, 2009

This New Year’s Eve, three bands will jam in 2010 with old friends. Iowa City bands the Uniphonics, Euforquestra, and Public Property will join for a blow-out show at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Englert Theater,...

A cappella India is calling

ADAM SALAZAR December 17, 2009

Although comfortable singing in the shower, UI freshman Kat Williams said when it comes to Indian music, she doesn’t feel so confident. “My experience in Hindi music is limited, but what I have heard...

A new Moose rolls into town

ERIC ANDERSEN December 17, 2009

When the Blue Moose Taphouse opened in Iowa City, it seemed as if the venue came out of nowhere to replace the Industry. Even longtime talent buyer Doug Roberson, who was booking a few shows at the Industry,...

Loebsack: House health-care reform bill a win for Iowans — youth included

DAVE LOEBSACK - GUEST OPINION December 17, 2009

Many young people attended my health-care town-hall meeting in August. I thank all of you for taking an active role in civic engagement at a young age. During my town hall, I spoke with you about the need...

Reflections from Copenhagen

SIMEON TALLEY December 17, 2009

COPENHAGEN — Everyone knew that forging a climate-change agreement in Copenhagen would be a formidable task. For two weeks, delegates from 193 countries, all with varying perspectives, have deliberated...

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