After the Chicago Bears won their second straight game without quarterback Caleb Williams, Alex Izienicki recaps what worked in their 23-12 victory over the New York Jets.
When a student dies under the university’s watch, it should become the concern of the entire student body. That is why, despite not being a member of the Hawkeye Marching Band or a student-athlete, I write today to call for more robust protocols and protections in the future to safeguard the health of some of the most dedicated and hardworking student-athletes on campus: the Hawkeye Marching Band. It’s worth comparing what happened on September 5th to a similar tragedy that happened recently at Arizona State. This involved a draft pick, Matthew Mayich, who collapsed from heat exhaustion during an intense … Continued
As far back as my first punk show as an Iowa City resident, I would continue to hear calls to action to vote against a bill being proposed to spend $125 million on building a new jail within Johnson County. It seemed like a persistent issue with little in the way of progress, as those with any power to stop it were refusing to listen to the pleas of concerned citizens. So when I saw the announcement of a show to protest this very bill, I knew it was something I couldn’t miss out on. In collaboration with Johnson County … Continued
Owen Raefield recaps what went wrong in the Iowa Hawkeyes’ 31-14 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday in Kinnick Stadium.
Week 3 of the NFL season was filled with improbable wins, and KRUI’s Payton Gloria covers the major headlines from a jampacked slate of 16 games.
Riot Fest just wrapped a successful, yet muddy weekend in Chicago. From September 18-20, over a hundred thousand people graced the grounds, later mud pit, of Douglass Park. Here are some of my favorite selects from the weekend.
“Give The People What They Want”, has more character and emotional value than ever before.
Check out this album review on Chicago Indie duo Sleepy Kitty’s new album, “Projection Room”.
February 8th was the 2014 National South Asian A Capella Competition. Here are some reasons it was one of the best things that have happened so far this year and why you should go next year
SCOPE is bringing the BET Hip Hop Awards 2013 “Rookie of the Year” rapper to IMU Ballroom.
The album is the first release from UK artist and composer Mat Zo. Check out this review of a worthy addition to the canon of electronic music.
Learn about British Indie Rocker Jake Bugg, and his track “Messed Up Kids” in our Track of the Week.
Missed Nick Swardson’s SOLD OUT show at the IMU? Get the details here.
I have attended Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza twice, and Pitchfork once. Each festival has had a different vibe. Here are some other festivals that are happening all over the country this summer. Counterpoint Music Festival April 25-27, 2014 in Kingston Downs, Georgia $199 (GA Camping) This three-day festival features four music stages. Counterpoint also has an Art Village which features artists from all over the world displaying their work. The 2014 line-up includes: : Outkast, Pretty Lights, J. Cole, Major Lazer, Chance the Rapper, Sleigh Bells, Rubblebucket, and Tycho. Hangout Music Fest May 16-18 in Gulf Shores, Alabama $229 … Continued
Andy Stoll shares a few high school experiences, reflects on the opportunities of life, and offers a few pieces of advice on how to make the most of yours.
This week’s track of the week is, “Mother” by Said The Whale. The track starts with light beats, along with lyrics suggesting that we are always trying to show a good image to others. Said The Whale is using another way to express something young adults all have chances to face in college life, a turning point in life. Said The Whale is an indie rock band from Vancouver, which started in 2007. They started with releasing EPs, gaining popularity and then touring the US. They recently released their fourth studio album, Hawaii. This album consists different kinds of rock, … Continued
