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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

Monologist Daisey to perform ‘American Utopias at UI

EMILY BURDS February 21, 2013

Mike Daisey will perform his monologue skit American Utopias in the Theater Building’s Mabie Theater at 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday. Daisey is a well-known monologist, raconteur, author, and actor...

Grammy winner Staples to perform new album songs at Englert

EMILY BURDS February 21, 2013

Legendary gospel and soul singer Mavis Staples will perform at the Englert Theater, 221 E. Washington, at 8 p.m. today. Tickets are available for $35 for regular seating or $55 for the Golden Circle (first...

UI Campus Activities Board to host Casino Night

AUDREY DWYER February 21, 2013

Bigger, better, and bolder, organizers say, this year’s Casino Night has some quirky new additions. Katie Brown, the variety and entertainment director of the board, said the new additions are a...

Beer of the Week: Green Flash Palate Wrecker

DAN VERHILLE February 21, 2013

Product of: Green Flash Brewing Co., San Diego, Calif. Serving Style: On-tap, pint glass I pulled up a stool at the Clinton Street Social Club to be told that they had a beer so special, so rare, that...

Verhille: All Hail King…Washington?

DAN VERHILLE February 21, 2013

According to popular myth, after George Washington led revolutionary forces to victory over Great Britain, a small group of powerful generals and wealthy citizens expressed their interest in seeing Washington...

Stewart: Fire Emblem is Portable Perfection

SAM STEWART February 21, 2013

Ever since Nintendo’s Game Boy earned worldwide success with Tetris, handheld systems have often been considered a place for short, simple games that could waste 15 minutes here and there. Consoles are...

UI animation teacher to screen short films

AUDREY DWYER February 21, 2013

A blank screen awaits, an idea longing to be heard; all it takes is the click of mouse, and the creation of a new dimension begins. The result? An animated film. After two years of meticulous work, “Touch...

Dining Review: Ayy, Margaritas! Fiesta Night at Cactus

BEN VERHILLE February 21, 2013

My most recent excursion into the dining realm of Iowa City led me to Cactus Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, 245 S Gilbert. The best thing here came from the beverage section of the menu. Brace yourself,...

Iowa historian sheds light on Old Capitol Museum’s Civil War exhibit

EMMA MCCLATCHEY February 21, 2013

The career of historian Hal Chase started when he was 8 years old after being uprooted from his hometown of Des Moines and dropped in “legally” segregated Frankfort, Ky., in 1950. “I...

Englert to host free Academy Awards screening ‘Hollywood Live!’

SAMANTHA GENTRY February 21, 2013

The glitz and glamour of the 85th Academy Awards will be transported into an intimate Iowa City theater in which guests may dress for a walk on the red carpet and munch on movie-theme hors d’oeuvres. Chris...

Evans: Nothing left but fiction

BENJAMIN EVANS February 21, 2013

Perhaps you’ve seen them — the posters pinned on boards or hung up next to university insignia with crisp letters heralding the arrival of Mike Daisey. But with Dasiey’s theatrical prowess...

Rastetter walking fine line

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 21, 2013

President Pro Tem of the state Board of Regents Bruce Rastetter has taken criticism in recent days for an email he wrote to University of Iowa President Sally Mason. Some believe the email was intended...

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