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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: ApriHop IPA

DI STAFF May 3, 2012

Beer of the Week— Dogfish Head's ApriHop IPA. The ApriHop is a nontraditional IPA because it has been hit with a fruity infusion. The brew provides a great pairing of apricot and hoppy flavors, a truly...

New Play Festival focuses on collaboration

SAMANTHA GENTRY May 3, 2012

The directors, playwrights, designers, and actors involved in the New Play Festival work in a collaborative environment. UI second-year graduate student Katharine Sherman said she understood she would...

UI undergrad dancers show choreography

JULIA JESSEN May 3, 2012

Dance is sparked by many moments among dancers at the University of Iowa. "I've known I wanted to dance since I was 5 years old, when I saw Riverdance on TV," said junior dance major Sarah...

Bright Giant plays Blue Moose

JORDAN MONTGOMERY May 3, 2012

Bright Giant performs rock and roll songs that have been shaking the foundations of venues across the country since January 2009. The band will perform at the Blue Moose Tap House, 211 Iowa Ave., with...

319 Music Festival returns for third year

SAMANTHA GENTRY May 3, 2012

Local rap artist Marques Brooks is passionate about using music to inspire teenagers on the Southeast Side to succeed. The musician, better known as Marq Divine, will sing his song "Children"...

Dancers from across the state perform in Coralville

JULIA JESSEN May 3, 2012

Dancers from across Iowa will flock to Coralville on Friday to showcase genres of dance ranging from ballet to Bollywood. Iowa Dance 2012: Dancing our Visions is the local celebration of National Dance...

Newly released book records history of Hamburg Inn No. 2

JORDAN MONTGOMERY May 3, 2012

Hamburg Inn No. 2 owner Dave Panther remembers the smell of food pouring from the exhaust fan when his family lived in the apartment above their restaurant. He remembers the clanging of pots and pans and...

The free ride

BENJAMIN EVANS May 3, 2012

OK, let's get a few things straight. I know we are all up in arms about the ridiculous amount of lard going around: We're all chewing the fat, flapping our gums, making sure everyone can have their just...

The Union Controversy

DI STAFF May 3, 2012

A 'plus-sized' beef with Union So there I was, drinking water and snacking on unprocessed foods, when I came across this article online. A self-described "plus-sized" UI junior named Jordan...

Ex-Hawkeye linebacker Nielsen earns academic nod

DI STAFF May 3, 2012

Former Iowa linebacker Tyler Nielsen has been named a member of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame's 2012 Hampshire Honor Society, according to a release. Eligible players must...

Former Hawkeye divers to compete internationally

DI STAFF May 3, 2012

The Iowa women's diving team will be represented on the international stage on May 6. Deidre Freeman and Veronica Rydze — both former Hawkeye divers — will represent the United States at the Canada...

Looper brings new pitching to Iowa softball

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD May 3, 2012

The Iowa softball team's pitchers stand 5 feet away from their targets with softballs in their hands. Junior Chelsea Lyon and sophomore Kayla Massey whip the ball forward, only using their elbows, forearms,...

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