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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

Beer of the Week: Leinenkugel’s Lemon Berry Shandy

DAN VERHILLE July 25, 2013

Name: Leinenkugel's Lemon Berry Shandy Product of: Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., Chippewa Falls, Wis. Serving Size: 12 fl oz, 4.2 percent ABV   Leinenkugel’s has a reputation for crafting quality...

Q&A: MC CHRIS

HOPE WILSON July 25, 2013

MC Chris will headline the Revenge of the Nerds Tour 2, which will make its way to Iowa City this weekend. A man of many talents, MC Chris does everything from writing and rapping to voice-over work and...

‘Nerdcore’ rap comes to Iowa City

HOPE WILSON July 25, 2013

Illustrator, voice actor, comedian, and rapper MC Chris will bring his unique “nerdcore” style of rap to Gabe’s on Saturday. A native of Illinois, MC Chris started his career illustrating...

Anime Iowa conventions invites thousands

MEREDITH CULLEN July 25, 2013

With channels full of cartoons, many kids might find themselves drawn to Japanese animated shows such as “Pokémon” and “Dragonball Z” because they seem different from the rest....

Iowa Tango Club brings in international professionals

MEREDITH CULLEN July 25, 2013

Tango instructor Patricia Vahanian said the fluidity of tango makes it an alluring dance style. “It’s like an addiction,” she said. “But it’s a good kind of addiction.” The...

Uptown Bill’s celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act

HOPE WILSON July 25, 2013

Uptown Bill’s is a little coffee shop with a lot going on. Books for patrons to buy line the shop, a coffee counter with an assortment of treats and beverage choices sits in the back, and the surrounding...

Englert continues its film history

BRETT KARLAN July 25, 2013

Downtown Iowa City is in the middle of a movie craze. Much of the excitement is centered on Scene 1, 118 E. College St., a lounge and cinema slated to open in September in downtown Iowa City under the...

Beall: Prejudice in the library

MIKE BEALL July 25, 2013

Robert Galbraith wrote the well-received The Cuckoo’s Calling earlier this year. Robert Galbraith didn’t sell all too well, but his was nevertheless the great literary début. Robert Galbraith...

Tilly: In defense of food on a stick

ZACH TILLY July 25, 2013

Last month, I felt myself slipping into a spiral of addiction. Thirty or 40 times a day, my brain would project a picture of a glistening pile of French fries onto the front wall of my skull and whisper,...

Editorial: Inequality in Johnson County

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 25, 2013

A new report by a Johnson County task force titled “Racial Equity in Iowa City and Johnson County” had some very disappointing findings. While Johnson County may rightly boast of being a vibrant...

Tovar hired for Student-Athlete Academic Services

CODY GOODWIN July 25, 2013

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta announced the hiring of Liz Tovar as associate athletics director for student-athlete academic services on Tuesday.  Tovar joins the Iowa athletics staff after...

Norlander, Johansen set for Junior World Cup

CODY GOODWIN July 25, 2013

Iowa field-hockey players Karli Johansen and Stephanie Norlander have been selected to compete in the ERGO Field Hockey Junior World Cup, Saturday-Aug. 4, in Germany as members...

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