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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

Beer of the week: Cherry Stout

DI STAFF October 6, 2011

A wise roommate once told me "don't fruit the beer," and since that day, I have abided. But this week's beer of the week challenges my roommate's adage and proves him wrong. The Cherry Stout...

UI faculty members give lecture on comics

DI STAFF October 6, 2011

At 7:30 p.m. today in the IMU, University of Iowa faculty members Corey Creekmur, Ana Merino, and Rachel Williams will host a free lecture on comics. The lecture, "Comics, Creativity, and Culture:...

Yacht Club reopens this weekend

DI STAFF October 6, 2011

This weekend, the Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., will reopen for entertainment after being temporarily closed because of water damage from the 225 Iowa Ave. fire early in the morning on Sept. 24. Scott...

UI’s No Shame Theater turns 25

HANNAH KRAMER October 6, 2011

The University of Iowa's student-run No Shame Theater only has three rules. One: pieces must be five minutes or less in length. Two: the piece must be original (none of that Shakespeare or Broadway nonsense)....

Comedians team up for laughs

MADISON BENNETT October 6, 2011

Comedians Jermaine Fowler, Rory Scovel, and Nick Thune have opened for major comedy acts and appeared in blockbuster films, and this weekend, they will bring their funny business to Iowa City for a show...

IC hosts world’s only Russian guitar festival

JORDAN MONTGOMERY October 6, 2011

There is only one Russian Guitar Festival in the world — right here in Iowa City. This weekend, the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area will welcome international artists to perform and teach about this...

Hancher interns create writing contest

SAMANTHA GENTRY October 6, 2011

If you've worked with a music teacher who had a great influence on you, went to a dance performance that took your breathe away, or saw a musical that made you cry with joy, Hancher wants to hear about...

Englert celebrates 99th anniversary

SAMANTHA GENTRY October 6, 2011

Iris DeMent, one of the performers in the Englert's 99th anniversary, said she hopes this weekend will be one of many opportunities to play at the venue. "I hope the Englert is still around when...

Prepare for changes in state legislature

GUEST OPINION October 6, 2011

During this week and next, the University of Iowa community will see organizers from the Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS), the union for employed graduate students, meeting with graduate assistants...

Occupy Iowa City

WILL MATTESSICH October 6, 2011

It started with crowds surrounding a golden bull. On Sept. 17, protesters marched into parks and roadways near Wall Street, the seat of power in America's financial sector, to fill the area in a movement...

New ISU president’s policies should be heeded

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 6, 2011

Mentioning Iowa State University on this campus is usually met with a jumble of hisses, moans, and often a self-deprecating jab concerning football. But with the recent selection of a new and innovative...

Women’s sports to support breast cancer awareness

DI STAFF October 6, 2011

The Iowa volleyball and soccer teams will hold their annual "pink" matches this weekend in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Iowa volleyball (10-7, 0-4 Big Ten) will host...

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