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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

Manning of ‘The Real World’ heads to UI

DI STAFF March 25, 2010

Synonymous with scandal and debauchery, MTV’s television series “The Real World” is a title instantly recognized by most college students. Tonight, fans will get a chance to come face-to-face with...

Building the organ

CAROLINE BERG March 25, 2010

International travel is implicit in Henry Fairs’ job description. Field trips for the professional organist’s music students consist of excursions to such places as France, Germany, the Netherlands,...

A Raymond Carver biography

REBECCA KOONS March 25, 2010

Writing is serious business for Carol Sklenicka. The Santa Maria, Calif., native is passionate about what she does, and she especially encourages young writers to be the same way. To “be sure you want...

A UI senior’s version of Chekhov

JOSIE JONES March 25, 2010

Emily Larson isn’t afraid of a challenge. The UI senior was initially set to direct the play Burning Bright as her Honors thesis. However, after studying performance at the Moscow Art Theatre last...

Radio comedy at the Englert

CAROLINE BERG March 25, 2010

“You’ve got your Kum & Go, your KwikTrip, the Stop-N-Go … I’m no expert, but it sounds like they don’t really want you to stay here in Iowa.” Comedian Bob Zany enjoys touring around the...

Horn duet TubaCOR visits the UI

CAROLINE BERG March 25, 2010

Lin Foulk and Deanna Swoboda are rare breeds — and not just because they perform in a male-dominated musical field. “This pair is unique because it’s the only tuba and [French] horn duet around,”...

Fruit Bats land at the Mill

ERIC SUNDERMANN March 25, 2010

When he was 15, some friends asked Eric Johnson to be the singer in their band. He was terrified — but not about singing. “Was I just supposed to dance [onstage] or what?” he said. Rather than...

Writing with questioning

MARISA WAY March 25, 2010

For Thalia Field, her inspiration to write begins with a question. These questions can’t be answered with a simple “yes” or “no.” In fact, these are the kind of questions that may not even possess...

A Carnaval encore at the UI

ADAM SALAZAR March 25, 2010

While the revelry of Brazilian Carnaval may have passed, the celebration is just getting started on the UI campus. Carnaval generally occurs in late winter and early spring, in the days leading up to...

Hit Broadway musical Avenue Q shows in Cedar Rapids this weekend

TOMMY MORGAN JR. March 25, 2010

Everyone’s a little bit racist — sometimes. The Internet is for porn. You can be as loud as the hell you want when you’re making love. These are the lessons that the musical Avenue Q, an at-times...

Guest: Students should be open to the idea of 21-only

SAMUEL KONCHAR - GUEST OPINION March 25, 2010

We all know the stereotypes associated with our school. We love our football, and we love our downtown scene. It is no secret that Iowa City is a haven for having a good time. This isn’t news to anyone...

Iowa legislators should act quickly to safeguard against future floods

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 25, 2010

Iowa legislators appear to have a short memory. Nearly two years after the devastating floods, the Legislature is on the verge of adjourning without passing any major legislation to prevent, educate,...

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