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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

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Holiday Thieves’ Market returns to IMU

DI STAFF November 29, 2012

This weekend, the Holiday Thieves’ Market returns once again to the IMU. The University of Iowa Fine Arts Council will host more than 60 artists from around the country and the world from 10 a.m. to...

Burds: Love holiday music? Listen to these

EMILY BURDS November 29, 2012

Anyone who knows me realizes I will randomly sing my beloved winter holiday tunes at anytime during the year in anticipation for the holiday season (as I know many of you secretly do). So I am now ecstatic...

Verhille: Black Ops II and the Everyone Factor

DAN VERHILLE November 29, 2012

In a storm of foul words, exaltations, and off-pitch singing, those faithful to the Call of Duty series once again sounded off in the online multiplayer. By the millions, the faithful bought the game...

Stewart: Wii U console review

SAM STEWART November 29, 2012

Price: $299.99-$349.99 For the last six years, Nintendo has been known for having the system that was different, for better or worse. Wii was the first video-game system to fully embrace motion-control...

Variety of disciplines come together for dance recital

AUDREY DWYER November 29, 2012

Passion, rage, ecstasy, humor, and beauty are embodied in this years’ Collaborative Performance. Each fall, students and faculty from various University of Iowa disciplines come together for one...

UI School of Art and Art History event celebrates Midwest’s rich printmaking history

RANA MOUSTAFA November 29, 2012

Printmaking has been around in the United States for more than 200 years. For the past 50, the University of Iowa School of Art and Art History’s printmaking program has been ranked among the best...

Local improv group Paperback Rhino joined Upright Citizens Brigade for comedic performance

SAMANTHA GENTRY November 29, 2012

The members of Upright Citizens Brigade are challenged on stage to “say yes” to suggestions from the audience — even if it is as strange as a title of “Tampon Express.” Through...

Downtown Iowa City joins in on the holiday spirit this weekend

DI STAFF November 29, 2012

For 10 years, Celebrate the Season has been a part of downtown Iowa City, attempting to put people in the spirit for the holiday season. Leading up to the event, community members have seen the sweater...

UI’s newest Gallery Series play Mémoire addresses how memories are colored by time

EMMA MCCLATCHEY November 29, 2012

Although playwright Micah Arial James was only 4 years younger than her brother when their parents divorced during their childhoods, she said, her and her brother’s memories of the experience don’t...

Local dance company joins the Englert for annual performance of the Nutcracker

JUSTUS FLAIR November 29, 2012

Toy figures execute perfect spins and turns among striking ballerinas, fulfilling children’s Christmas fantasies. Children’s playthings coming to life is a dream many people may have had,...

Buchkina: For season long protection

GUEST COLUMN November 29, 2012

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that everyone over the age of 6 months be vaccinated against influenza (the flu). For those with chronic diseases, pregnant women, and older adults,...

McElroy: Big 10, watered down

BENJI MCELROY November 29, 2012

In between licking wounds, the University of Iowa’s lackluster football program should be licking its chops at the prospect of playing Maryland and Rutgers as soon as 2014. These latest additions to...

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