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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

EPXcon video game conference will bring industry experts to Art Building West this weekend

SAM STEWART April 25, 2013

EPX Studios, the University of Iowa’s student organization for all things video games, is bringing a little more gaming and animation culture to the school this weekend with its second animation...

Where to eat this weekend: Oasis The Falafal Joint

BEN VERHILLE April 25, 2013

My first experience at this “joint” was before a Halloween pregame. I was wearing a banana outfit, which was something that I wish I could remember a little bit better. What I do remember,...

Beer of the week: Bell’s Oberon Ale

DAN VERHILLE April 25, 2013

Name: Bell's Oberon Ale Product of: Bell's Brewery, Inc., Kalamazoo, Mich. Serving Style: Pint glass In keeping with tradition of trying to beckon summer into Iowa with summer beers, I've selected Bell's...

Verhille: Assassin’s Creed III ‘Redemption’ sparks meditation

DAN VERHILLE April 25, 2013

The Redemption, the final chapter in The Tyranny of King Washington DLC pack for Assassin's Creed 3, seeks to redeem King Washington following its Tuesday release on Xbox 360 and PC and Wednesday on PlayStation...

Iowa dance community celebrates International Dance Day

JUSTUS FLAIR April 25, 2013

While we won’t all get the day off to celebrate, a holiday nears. All U.N. nations will observe the 31st-annual International Dance Day on April 29 after celebrating National Dance Week. Interdance,...

AXIS Dance Company challenges the idea of a contemporary dancer

SAMANTHA GENTRY April 25, 2013

Two dancers sit side by side on stage staring into the crowd as if they are waiting for the audience to perform. This is the opening moment of  The Narrowing, one of the three works being presented by...

SCOPE presents world-renowned singer/songwriter Mat Kearney

EMILY BURDS April 25, 2013

Hit the lights, turn on the mics, and let the music flow, because Mat Kearney will take the SCOPE stage. The world-renowned singer/songwriter will perform alongside opening act Emily Hearn to celebrate...

Riverbank Art Fair highlights Riverfest’s weekend festivities

EMMA MCCLATCHEY April 25, 2013

For 37 years, jewelry-maker Wes Honeycutt has opted not to sell his work at jewelry stores, choosing the more creative, community-centered art fairs instead — including the University of Iowa’s...

Phil’s Day 2013: Philanthropy helps students reach goals

GUEST COLUMN April 25, 2013

I have fond memories of my time at the University of Iowa, from classes with outstanding professors to Saturdays at Kinnick. I know that often, in the hustle and bustle of studying late and stressing about...

McKeag: Johnson County residents agree, so why not move forward?

GUEST COLUMN April 25, 2013

I spent my entire undergraduate career at the University of Iowa opposing the idea of a new jail.  I had heard the opposition’s points, read their amusing fliers, and took their word for it, knowing...

Overton: Fund "mollusk porn"

JON OVERTON April 25, 2013

Every so often, we need a good ol’ fashioned rabble rousin’. Keeps the populace pissed, the powerful panicked. But what to do when there’s little rabble to rouse? Attack science, of course. Some...

Editorial: Don’t tamper with the separation of powers

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 25, 2013

On Monday, conservative members of the Iowa House of Representatives filed an amendment to a Senate appropriations bill that would slash the pay of the Iowa Supreme Court justices who ruled in favor of...

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