Album Review: “Fading Frontier” by Deerhunter

November 28, 2015

Deerhunter released their seventh album, and it isn’t horrible – but you might need some caffeine after listening to the entire thing. But one song stands out above the others….

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Mary Sue Says: “Who Is Mary Sue?”

November 25, 2015

By Madds Warren

Are you a creative writer? Do you ever write fiction? Do you ever wish you could get advice on writing without paying for an English class or worrying about your grades? Click on the link and see what Mary Sue says! (image via mokisfanfictionblog.com)

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Strange as Fiction: “Like Father, Like Son” – Part 1

November 1, 2015

By Madds Warren

For fans of creative writing, “Like Father, Like Son” is a short story that explores realistic themes and adds a horror element. Catch the first installment here!

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Album Review: “Pagans in Vegas”

October 22, 2015

By Madds Warren

Metric’s sixth album, “Pagans in Vegas”, is a mixed bag – but contains pure gold with tracks like “The Governess” and “Too Bad So Sad”.

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Track of the Week: “The Shade” by Metric

October 5, 2015

By Madds Warren

This Track of the Week, “The Shade” by Metric, features their signature synth, Emily Haines’s dreamy vocals, and an elated tone sure to delight the listener.

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Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Father John Misty returns to Iowa tonight on October 1st at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines for the first time since performing at 80/35 festival in 2022, a show I was not only at, but also vaguely remember.

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Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

Last week, Chicago’s emo sweethearts Your Arms Are My Cocoon returned to Iowa City (again!), this time in the basement of someone’s house.

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Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Cartels have increasingly looked to social media to move counterfeit medications made to resemble authentic prescriptions, often laced with deadly doses of fentanyl.

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Des Moines’ plan to solve its budget crisis: gentrification

Des Moines is facing the culmination of multiple long-standing budgetary crises resulting in its present $17 million annual deficit. Without room in the general fund, transportation is facing cuts, utility rates have been hiked, and agencies reorganized…

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The Time is ‘Nowski: Hawks Fight Their Way Out Of Piscataway, 38-28

Iowa unveiled a far more dynamic offense at Rutgers, mixing creativity with big-play confidence behind Mark Gronowski’s command. The result was a 38-28 road win that felt like a turning point for the Hawkeyes’ attack.

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Alone at the Top

As the final seconds drained away at Kinnick Stadium, Kirk Ferentz was doused in orange Gatorade and handed his place in history. With win No. 206, Ferentz passed Woody Hayes to become the winningest coach in Big Ten history, his understated Midwestern legacy built less on titles than on the thousands of players who call him their coach.

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Concert Preview: Deafheaven in Davenport at the Capitol Theater, October 9

Interview: World’s Worst on their past, present, and the Real Housewives of SLC

Concert Review: Jefferson Starship, September 21st

Concert Preview: White Reaper w/ Lip Critic and World’s Worst at Gabe’s Oct. 4. An open-eyed look into the new record Only Slightly Empty

Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

Madds Warren

Mary Sue Says: “Where Do I Start?”

Album Review: “One” by Moving Panoramas

Strange As Fiction: “Like Father, Like Son” – Part Two

Album Review: “Fading Frontier” by Deerhunter

Mary Sue Says: “Who Is Mary Sue?”

Strange as Fiction: “Like Father, Like Son” – Part 1

Album Review: “Pagans in Vegas”

Track of the Week: “The Shade” by Metric

Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Des Moines’ plan to solve its budget crisis: gentrification

The Time is ‘Nowski: Hawks Fight Their Way Out Of Piscataway, 38-28

Alone at the Top

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