The Englert Theatre was packed last Monday night, February 25 at 7 PM. The crowd, filled with students and Iowa City citizens, was there to see one incredible woman: Ayana Mathis. Mathis, a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, came back to Iowa City to read from her debut novel, The Twelve Tribes of Hattie. The novel’s recent acclaim is partially due to its acceptance in to Oprah’s book club. Following a wild applause, Ayana Mathis took the stage and read a short poem by Gwendolyn Brooks entitled “Kitchenette Building.” She then commented on the poem, noting that it questions whether … Continued
Hot Start: Hawkeyes Dismantle NIU in 40-0 Shutout as Brown and Hecklinski Compete for Starting Job
Owen Raefield recaps the Iowa Hawkeyes’ season opening 40-0 shutout victory against the Northern Illinois Huskies and breaks down what we learned.
