Seattle based drone metal band sunn O))) performed at Iowa City’s Englert Theater last week, April 18th.
During the new Stop/Time Festival on April 4th, I had the pleasure of attending a reading by acclaimed poet Danez Smith at the Englert Theatre.
Continuing to find inspiration in Iowa City’s arts community. KRUI’s Tarik took a little day trip to Hancher’s new Stop/Time Festival, losing himself in two incredible performances from Evicshen and Sharp Pins.
Logan Melia sits down with Eve 6 at Innings Festival in Tempe, Arizona. Eve 6 took some time after their slot to discuss their early days playing gigs at small cafes all the way to a racetrack.
Luke Combs came to Ames, Iowa with his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on April 11th, 2026
After listening to a lot of jazz over the past week, culminating in an amazing performance by renowned trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and the PUBLIQuartet last Friday at the Stop/Time Festival presented by Hancher Auditorium, I’ve come to the conclusion that most jazz isn’t meant for an audience at all.
In 1992 at the age of twenty-four Matt Stairs appeared in thirteen games for the Montreal Expos. He made thirty-eight plate appearances and recorded only five hits. The next season in 1993 he appeared in only six games, making eight plate appearances and recording three hits. To put those numbers in perspective, over the course of a 162 game season a regular starter will get between 550-650 plate appearances. Matt Stairs would not resurface again in the Major Leagues until 1995, and as a member of the Boston Red Sox, totaling ninety-five plate appearances. It would not be until his … Continued
The Minnesota Golden Gophers were one of the worst in the B1G last season. Will a new season and new uniforms turn things around up in the Twin Cities? Stephen McDonald says not to count on it.
Stephen McDonald keeps the previews coming by taking a look at a Penn State team that has certainly gone through a lot in the past few months. How will the Nittany Lions hold up?
Stephen McDonald continues KRUI Sport’s B1G season preview by taking a look at the season ahead for the Indiana Hoosiers. Can they improve on last year’s 1-11 record?
Stephen McDonald was in attendance at the Hawkeyes’ annual Media Day Monday afternoon. Coaches and players talk about what to expect from the Hawkeyes this season and what’s going on at the running back position.
Stephen McDonald weighs in on the recent developments in the Penn State saga and how this is a prime example of what can happen when the people in charge do nothing to stop a monster.
Stephen McDonald reminds us just how special baseball is and how there is so much more at stake in college sports. (Photo courtesy of lsusports.net)
Stephen McDonald describes the emotional toll sports fandom can take, something we can all relate to. (Photo from espn.com)
There is an argument swirling around for banning college football. Our very own Stephen McDonald weighs in. (Photo from hawkeyesports.com)
Stephen McDonald shines light on the real motive behind Cole Hamels’ hitting of rookie phenom Bryce Harper on Sunday night (Photo from cbsnews.com)
The Iowa Football team will have a new look in the Fall of 2012. The Hawkeyes had their Spring game on Saturday April 14th. See what Stephen McDonald thinks about the new-feel Hawkeye
