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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

Riverside Theatre’s monologue festival returns with ‘Too Much Information’

AUDREY DWYER February 28, 2013

Exposed information and secrets can be found awkward and disturbing — or, surprisingly intriguing. Embarrassing moments with too much information are the focus of this year’s annual original monologue...

Campus Activities Board announces Aziz Ansari ‘Buried Alive’ Comedy show

AUDREY DWYER February 28, 2013

A collaboration of two organizations will bring a popular comedian to the University of Iowa. “Parks and Recreation” actor and comedian Aziz Ansari will visit the IMU as part of his new “Buried...

Beer of the Week: Epic Hop Zombie, India Pale Ale

DAN VERHILLE February 28, 2013

Epic Hop Zombie, India Pale Ale Product of: Epic Brewing Company, Aotearoa, New Zealand Serving Style: 12 FL OZ. glass bottle I’ve had a hankering for highly hopped beer lately, and although I’m...

Where to dine this weekend: Thai Spice

BEN VERHILLE February 28, 2013

The humble exterior of the building was nothing compared to the dedication and detail put into the inside of Thai Spice, 1210 S Gilbert St. Bamboo, Thai elephant statues, and ceremonial swords sit for...

Local studio provides printmaking workshops

SAMANTHA GENTRY February 28, 2013

Eight- to 12-year-old authors and artists surround a 100-year-old Italian intaglio press while patiently waiting to create personalized book covers. This is the scene at Zenzic Press, 120 N. Dubuque St.,...

Iowa Artisans Gallery unveils renovations at the annual Gallery Walk

EMILY BURDS February 28, 2013

On Feb. 23, The Daily Iowan got a glimpse of the newly renovated Iowa Artisans Gallery, 207 E. Washington St. Reporter Emily Burds sat down with Iowa Artisans Gallery public-relations director Astrid Bennett...

UI graduate starts band to perform alternative movie soundtracks

AUDREY DWYER February 28, 2013

A University of Iowa graduate will return to Iowa City this weekend with his band, the Color Pharmacy, this weekend. Daily Iowan reporter Audrey Dwyer had the opportunity to chat with Jake Dilley, lead...

UI Theater Workshop seeks feedback on adaptation of La Ronde

JUSTUS FLAIR February 28, 2013

Sex is the unifying connecter among races, sixes, genders, classes, and ultimately all people. At least it is this weekend at Roundabout, a University of Iowa Theatre Workshop production premiering at...

East meets West at the 11th annual Nachte Raho Indian dance competition

EMMA MCCLATCHEY February 28, 2013

Smile, shake, and sing. For Indian dance teacher Trupti Patel, these “three Ss” are essential to make a splash at the 11th-annual University of Iowa Nachte Raho, thought to be the largest...

Richson: Minimum wage negativities

BRIANNE RICHSON February 28, 2013

In his State of the Union address on Feb. 12, President Obama suggested that high corporate profits did not correlate with the fact that wages have generally not increased within the past decade. The...

Bianchini: UI confessions not so bad

FRANCESCA BIANCHINI February 28, 2013

Secrets, secrets are no fun, unless you share with everyone — but seriously. The era of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” has officially ended, and the era of “I’m going to...

Editorial: Orwellian arguments against cameras overblown

DI EDITORIAL BOARD February 28, 2013

Stop Big Brother is an organization devoted to fighting government overreach wherever the members believe they see it. They are collecting signatures in hopes of getting a referendum on red-light cameras...

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