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

Acclaimed Broadway baritone from Glee to perform

DI STAFF November 1, 2012

Brian Stokes Mitchell, a Tony-award-winning actor who has made numerous stage, film, and television appearances, will perform for Hancher at the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort at 7 p.m. Friday. Dubbed...

Islamic-studies specialist to read

DI STAFF November 1, 2012

Those who have an interest in learning about the religion of Islam and its holy book will have that opportunity that chance this weekend. Carl Ernst, a specialist in Islamic studies and the author of...

EPX Studios to host video game competition in celebration of Halo 4 release

DI STAFF November 1, 2012

Halo Reach, Marvel versus Capcom, Super Smash Brawl, League of Legends, and FIFA 13 are games that will be on screen for competition this weekend. EPX Studios will host a video game tournament 4 p.m....

Acclaimed Broadway baritone from Glee to perform

DI STAFF November 1, 2012

Brian Stokes Mitchell, a Tony-award-winning actor who has made numerous stage, film, and television appearances, will perform for Hancher at the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort at 7 p.m. Friday. Dubbed...

Beer of the Week: Three Philosophers Belgian Style Blend (Quadrupel)

DI STAFF November 1, 2012

Name: Three Philosophers Belgian Style Blend (Quadrupel) Anyone who’s followed my beer column knows that I love the Ommegang Brewery and have given stellar reviews to two of its beers before. As...

Chase Garrett returns for Third Annual Blues & Boogie-Woogie Piano Stomp

DI STAFF November 1, 2012

The Daily Iowan sat down with Iowa City native and boogie-woogie, blues, and swing pianist Chase Garrett to talk about his upcoming performance at the Englert. The Third-Annual Blues & Boogie-Woogie...

Local "Fossil Guy" will teach about dinosaurs at interactive event

EMMA MCCLATCHEY November 1, 2012

In sizes hard to imagine, they stomped across landscapes. They grew horns, hoods, specialized claws, and other bizarre bodily features. And after dominating the Earth for millions of years, they mysteriously...

Local comic book artist collaborates on Batman

AUDREY DWYER November 1, 2012

A seemingly common man sits outside Java House on a fall afternoon. Unbeknown to many, he has a secret identity. Well-known comic book author Phillip Hester has drawn and written comic books since he...

Stewart: Assassin’s Creed 3 from the eyes of a newcomer

SAM STEWART November 1, 2012

The American Revolution was a time of great importance for our country, resulting in some of our proudest moments. Washington crossing the Delaware, the Battle of Bunker Hill, the patriots teaming up with...

Verhille: Assassin’s Creed 3 from the eyes of a seasoned fan

DAN VERHILLE November 1, 2012

Among the many changes made from the past game to Assassin’s Creed 3, perhaps the most entertaining is the ability to pet the domestic wildlife wandering through the American Colonies. I’m not sure...

Englert’s song project has locals singing about Iowa City

EMILY BURDS November 1, 2012

Strings, gasoline, short walks, and the summer Sun — these are seemingly unrelated items for 31 local musicians associated with Iowa City. But they are song titles from the new Iowa City Song Project...

Pentacrest performance takes audience out of its comfort zone

SAMANTHA GENTRY November 1, 2012

It’s an early evening on the Pentacrest, and an otherworldly bartender/minstrel/shaman sits underneath a large tree in front of the Old Capitol. He strums his acoustic guitar, and he pulls out hand...

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