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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

Workshop graduate returns with first book

DI STAFF February 6, 2014

Author and Writers' Workshop graduate Chinelo Okparanta will read at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St., at 7 p.m. today from her book, Happiness, Like Water. The book, a compilation of 10 short stories...

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Stevens to appear

DI STAFF February 6, 2014

Originally from North Carolina, where she grew up in a musical family, singer/songwriter Becca Stevens has written and performed music for as long as she can remember (she began singing in her family's...

Your Next Drink: Dirty Martini

DI STAFF February 6, 2014

Primary Alcohol: Gin Serving size: 6-ounce cocktail glass My encounter with this drink came when I was feeling like James Bond. This classic drink, “shaken, not stirred,” may be the perfect...

Q&A with Donna Parsons: Beatles guru

DI STAFF February 6, 2014

A Beatles fan since childhood, University of Iowa music lecturer Donna Parsons has spent countless hours between Iowa and Britain studying the Fab Four, and teaching the UI's most coveted course, "World...

Q&A with Naturally 7: R&B a cappella

DI STAFF February 6, 2014

Claiming to have changed the face of a cappella from geeky to cool, Naturally 7 incorporates what the members call "vocal play," using elements of R&B as well as beat boxing. Warren Thomas,...

Weathering the weather

SIQI WANG February 6, 2014

Before I came to the United States, I hadn't experienced the freezing cold temperatures as I recently have at Iowa. When I go outside, I have to wear three tops, three trousers, and even very thick socks...

Welcoming cuisine

BEN VERHILLE February 6, 2014

This week, I felt like I needed a welcoming environment. And what better way to achieve this than with a big sign outside that reminds me I am indeed, welcome. The sparse portraits of Indian landmarks,...

50 years of yeah-yeah-yeah

EMMA MCCLATCHEY February 6, 2014

There have been three great transatlantic crossings in human history, and only one was well-received by the local inhabitants: Christopher Columbus shoring up in the Caribbean, the pilgrims setting sail...

Dark, classy, and loud

MCKENNA PAULUS February 6, 2014

Etnik has never been to America, but in his first visit to the States, he is going to have the chance to perform with dub-step superstar Skrillex. Following that performance, the techno DJ will bring...

Makeovers like the tide

JUSTUS FLAIR February 6, 2014

It may seem a bit counterintuitive to write a show about a makeup empire in the hopes of better capturing the attention of theater-going husbands, but that's exactly what Darrah Cloud did. Cloud, who...

Blending cultures, note by note

CASSIDY RILEY February 6, 2014

The lights come up on the stage. The audience members hear the piano playing a soft melody. Then comes the consistent clapping in the background mixed with a drum beat. Many recognize the song and expect...

Wahls: Celebrating America, the Beautiful

ZACH WAHLS February 6, 2014

You’ve probably already seen Coca-Cola’s multilingual ad “America the Beautiful,” which aired Sunday night during the second quarter of Super Bowl XLVIII. If you haven’t,...

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