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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

Drink of the Week: Iced-Caramel Coffee

DI STAFF February 26, 2015

Spite the chilly weather with an ice-cold beverage (in the comfort of your warm home, of course), and add a little pick-me-up to your evening drink. In other words, mix yourself a nice sweet iced-caramel...

Remastering turns stale

JORDAN RYDER February 26, 2015

“We won’t even start [a game] if we don’t think we can build a franchise out of it,” said Ubisoft’s Vice President of Marketing Tony Key a few years ago, describing a time...

IC Comedy: Fall in love with Adult Swim all over again

CONOR MCBRIEN February 26, 2015

The Green Gravel Comedy Festival is upon us. One notable event out of many will be “Too Many Cooks Live,” a (presumably) live performance of the Adult Swim-produced video that baffled channel-flipping...

Dance tour begins at home

CLAIRE DIETZ February 26, 2015

After three decades of pirouettes, jetés, and turnouts, the 31st incarnation of the University of Iowa Dancers in Company will take its show on the road, touring around the state. But first, the dancers...

UI musical explores Suicide Forest

DEVYN YOUNG February 26, 2015

At the base of Mount Fuji in Japan, there is a forest. It is quiet, and there is hardly any wildlife. Aokigahara forest has been denoted as the Suicide Forest, or the Sea of Trees, and is the setting for...

Aaron Carter returns to town

DI STAFF February 26, 2015

“Aaron’s Party” will return to the Blue Moose on Saturday. Aaron Carter, one of the most prolific teenage celebrities of the ’90s, will perform at the downtown bar and music venue,...

‘Balloon freak’ to perform comedy, magic

ISAAC HAMLET February 26, 2015

John Cassidy has been inside of a balloon. Over the course of his career, he’s routinely inflated a 6-foot red balloon, jumped inside, and bounced around a stage. It’s all part of the performance....

Bob Saget to stand up Friday

DI STAFF February 26, 2015

Daddy’s home — at least in Iowa City. Bob Saget of “Full House,” “How I Met Your Mother,” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” will perform at 10 p.m....

UI to host TED talks

GRACE HAERR February 26, 2015

When a Netflix user is looking for a more elevated viewing experience, he or she will often turn to TED Talks, filmed lectures produced by the global nonprofit organization Technology, Entertainment, and...

Comedy festival takes Iowa City

MICHAEL KADRIE February 26, 2015

Lasers lighting the dark, Adult Swim cartoons coming to life, sweaty flesh heaving in carnal mimicry — the second Green Gravel Comedy Festival has it all, and then some. Encompassing 15 comedy events...

Guest Opinion: Protect freedom of speech

GUEST OPINION February 26, 2015

Freedom of speech, one of the most revered hallmarks of our democracy, is endangered on college campuses across the United States. Consider this small selection of cases, just from the past year: Peace...

Prall: The return of floods

JACOB PRALL February 26, 2015

My last column was about potential “megadroughts,” how droughts could scorch the entire Midwest. This week, I’m here to deliver more cheery news. A new UI study shows the Midwest has...

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