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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Say Goodbye to Scrooge seminar deals with stress

DI STAFF November 18, 2010

'Tis the season to be jolly, as well as incredibly stressed. At 6 p.m. today, experts from the University of Iowa Women's Health Clinic will present "Say Goodbye to Scrooge: Don't Let the Holidays...

Cletus Got Shot rolls into town

DI STAFF November 18, 2010

Iowa City gets an eclectic taste of musical flavor when Cletus Got Shot comes to town with its string-based sound. The Arkansas based punk-bluegrass group will play with Adobanga at 9 p.m. today in the...

DIY Column: Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes

DI STAFF November 18, 2010

Ah, Thanksgiving. A time to indulge in over consumption, lethargy, and, oh yes, give thanks. Turkey and football are all good and fine, but let's be real: I'm there for dessert. As you 20-somethings graduate...

DVD Vault: Wild Wild West

DI STAFF November 18, 2010

There's something spectacular about cowboys of the 1800s wielding high-tech cannons, flying machines, and massive tanks. By taking an era that's still decades away from the first car and adding engineering...

What to do over Thanksgiving break

DI STAFF November 18, 2010

Going to be stuck in Iowa City over Thanksgiving break? Don't worry — there's plenty going on to keep you occupied. Whether it's a stage reading of a play, a family-friendly production, or a Jimi Hendrix...

Trippin Billies covers Dave Matthews Band at Blue Moose

LAURA WILLIS November 18, 2010

For the Trippin Billies, the Dave Matthews Band is more than a multiplatinum-selling band — it's a way of life. The members of the Chicago tribute band attend concerts and watch old videos of Dave Matthews,...

’90s singer/songwriter Paula Cole to perform at Englert

HANNAH KRAMER November 18, 2010

An episode of the '90s teenage drama "Dawson's Creek" wouldn't be complete without its signature theme song. The emotional ballad encompasses the feelings of the characters on the show who search...

Tool tribute band plays today

ALYSSA MARIE HARN November 18, 2010

Flashing multicolored lights, rotating laser beams, and video clips of the band Tool create a powerful aura for the audience — this is what is expected during an Opiate show. The Tool cover band tries...

Dan Cummins to give comedic performance

EVAN CLARK November 18, 2010

It's hard to describe what characteristics can make a person funny. For some, it's the ability to evoke laughter from everyday scenarios people can relate to. But for others, simply drawing attention to...

Canadian band to perform at Englert today

LAURA WILLIS November 18, 2010

In the music industry, creating one album in five years is considered a success. Producing three albums, touring with major bands such as Arcade Fire and Modest Mouse, and being able to work on individual...

Dreamwell festival explores ‘taboo’ topics

JESSICA CARBINO November 18, 2010

Around 30 years ago, a psychologically disturbed man named Pedro Lopez raped and killed more than 300 young girls across South America. In 1980, he became known as the "Monster of the Andes." While...

Remembering President Warren G. Harding

GUEST OPINION November 18, 2010

The Nov. 2 election was a historic event that will have ramifications for politics and policy. But the date is also historic because it is the birthday (Nov. 2, 1865) of President Warren G. Harding and...

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