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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

Capel Howorth poses for a portrait in his home studio on Jan 29. 2021.

The art of ‘good sound’: local producer Capel Howorth gives the ins and outs to music production

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter February 8, 2021

While riding in a red Merkur Scorpio, Capel Howorth’s dad would quiz him on artists like The Beatles and Steely Dan. He considers those moments to be the spark that lit his way to a deep love for...

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Life at Iowa: When roommates don’t work out

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter February 8, 2021

As an out-of-state freshman, the choice to come to the University of Iowa for the 2020 fall semester was a difficult decision. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, I wasn’t sure if it was worth the...

Photo of Rachel Marie-Crane Williams and the cover art of Run Home if You Dont Want to be Killed. Contributed.

University of Iowa professor’s graphic novel sheds light on historical racial uprising

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter February 8, 2021

For the past 13 years, UI professor Rachel Marie-Crane Williams has poured over research and an in-depth investigation about the 1943 Detroit race riots. Her work will culminate in a full-length graphic...

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Iowa City Poetry launches ‘Two Voices’ interview series

Morgan Ungs, Arts Reporter February 7, 2021

When Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey first came to the University of Iowa, he said he felt overwhelmed trying to find his voice as a Black writer in a predominately white literary community. The...

Prairie Lights bookstore on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017.

Iowa City authors speak on historical fiction novel about Mary Shelley

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter February 5, 2021

Friday night’s Prairie Lights reading engulfed attendees with exquisite details from University of Iowa alumna and local author Kathleen Williams Renk’s recently published book, Vindicated: A Novel...

The Sundance Film Festival took place from January 28 to February 3, 2021, consisting primarily of virtual programming and in-person events at independent cinemas across the U.S. In Iowa City, FilmScene served as a partner and Satellite Screen host for film screenings at the Chauncey.

Sundance brings together film lovers and the FilmScene community

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter February 4, 2021

After months of anticipation, the Sundance Film Festival screened at satellite theaters across the nation, including Iowa City’s FilmScene. Beginning on Jan. 28, patrons and movie lovers alike watched...

The University of Iowa Theater Building is seen on Monday, May 6, 2019.

‘the serpent under’t’ sheds new light on theatrical trauma stories

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter February 4, 2021

This article includes mentions of sexual misconduct and trauma When University of Iowa student Emmy Lane Palmersheim was young, they adored the stories of Greek mythology. They read all of the Percy...

Anne S. Rogers gallery show “pants on the floor” is the first show in the Queer Iowan Artist series. The Art Gallery at the Wesley Center is seen on January 28 2021.

New art gallery explores themes of ritual and repetition

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter February 3, 2021

The LGBTQ Iowa Archives and Library is hosting its first gallery show this month in its Queer Iowan Artist Series, a collection by artist Anne S. Rogers, titled, “Leaving pants on the floor.” The...

Photo of Rachel Yoder. Contributed.

Iowa City author’s novel to be adapted into film starring Amy Adams

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter February 2, 2021

While it isn’t uncommon that a book gets turned into a film months before its release, it is slightly rarer for one to feature an Oscar-nominated actress. For Iowa City author Rachel Yoder, however,...

Photo of Stewart Brown filming for Hawk Vision. Contributed.

Student Spotlight: University of Iowa men’s gymnast creates video series depicting team’s final season

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter February 2, 2021

Junior gymnast Stewart Brown began making videos at the age of 12 but discovered his true passion for the art form while attending the University of Iowa. There, he saw a need for film coverage...

Anya Taylor-Joy stars in The Queens Gambit on Netflix. (Phil Bray/Netflix)

The Queen’s Gambit and onward: UI Writers’ Workshop alumni share adaptation experiences

Madison Lotenschtein and Josie Fischels February 2, 2021

It’s Oct. 23 and The Queen’s Gambit has just debuted on Netflix. A trailer glides across the head banner, rife with 1950s and 60s glamor while the story of Beth Harmon, an orphaned chess prodigy,...

The outside of Filmscene is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020.

FilmScene and Englert awarded grant to highlight Black artists

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter February 1, 2021

For their upcoming spring virtual seasons, the Englert will launch a new podcast celebrating Black writers and FilmScene will be able to fund two films highlighting Black creators thanks to the Virtual...

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