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Michael Knowles and a Case Study of Tolerating Intolerance

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The student group Young Americans for Freedom once again were allowed by the university to host another transphobic speaker at the Iowa Memorial Union. The lecture was met with protests outside by students and those in the Iowa City community who showed up to support trans people.

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Refocus Roundup

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Five standout films from Filmscene’s annual Refocus Film Festival, with this year’s theme focusing on adaptation.

Music
Magdalena Bay at an Artistic Peak, Live in the Flesh

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On their sophomore album, indie pop duo Magdalena Bay manages to deliver an instant classic that showcases a progressive and genre-blending interpolation of pop music. This release cycle also featured a special performance at the University of Iowa.

Music
FEaST 2024 Preview

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Feed Me Weird Things, along with the help of the greater Iowa City community, bring forth this year’s FEaST festival from October 30th to November 2nd at The James Theater. The four nights and eight artists serve a variety of strange and esoteric palette of sounds.

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The Media Court: Introduction

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This column will take a look at various industry players currently operating within the shifting media landscape of our country and how these major corporations interface with major media platforms. Image via Media Education Centre.

Pokey’s Fest 2 Preview

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Pokey’s Fest 2 takes place in Iowa City this weekend from June 7th to June 9th. The DIY punk music festival features many Iowa City bands, along with performers from elsewhere in the Midwest, and a welcoming communal vibe.

Screamo Prom 2K24 at Gabe’s

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Hundreds of people filled into Gabe’s for the six band show colloquially dubbed as “Sceamo Prom”. The night composed of six energetic and tiring sets, for another strong showing of community in the Iowa City Hardcore Scene.

KRUI Staff Favorite Albums of 2023

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With the new year now here, twelve KRUI staff members write about their favorite albums from the past year that helped define their 2023. Here are their thoughts and feelings on their individual picks.