Week three of college football was the final tune-up for the Big Ten before the conference schedule began. This week, we’ll talk about Iowa’s 55-0 victory over Northern Iowa, Northwestern’s final game before moving into Ryan Field, and the Southern California showdown between USC and Oregon.
Riot Fest gets through a muddy 21st birthday with an ever eclectic lineup
When Caleb Williams went down with a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of the Bears’ 9-3 loss to the Vikings, all else ceased to matter. Alex Izienicki tells the story of a miserable day in Chicago.
Owen Raefield covers the biggest performances and storylines from Iowa’s 55-0 beatdown of Northern Iowa on Saturday.
On a cool night, somewhere in between the last days of summer and first days of fall, the finale to the Hy-Vee Ampitheater’s inaugural season took place. Starring Arizona’s Gin Blossoms, hundreds turned out on their feet for the band in North Liberty’s newest venue.
Week two of college football gave us a pair of early Game of the Year candidates. Unfortunately for the Big Ten, those games came at their expense. This week, we’ll take a look at Iowa’s cathartic win over Iowa State, Oregon’s early-season struggles, and Ohio State’s meltdown against Texas.
Sarah Bridgeport reviews Sarah Sparks’ crowdfunded new folk album All I Have.
Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. released his second album, Mr, this November. Read more to find out about its unique mix of musical styles and influences. Featured image via Playbill.
Matt Maltese’s new album Krystal provides just the right ounce of cynical humor hidden within the lush DIY production.
Jaden Amjadi reviews the new record, Athena, from alternative R&B artist Sudan Archives.
After over a ten year abscence, Hootie and the Blowfish get back together this time splashing into the country music industry and it has not gone unnoticed.
Emma Caparula reviews artist FKA Twig’s most recent release.
Sarah Bridgeport talks about her experience in playwright Megan Gogerty’s writing workshop and her big takeaways.
Listen to KRUI interview former Minister for the Environment of Chile, Marcelo Mena.
Maddy Dawczak gives an overview of Fools Magazine’s showcase at Witching Hour 2019.
The back room of The Mill does feel like, as Arish Singh describes it, “my uncle’s weird basement.” The wood paneling and the fish tank, glowing from behind the bar, really cement the familial vibe. People flock to the booths, including the comedians. They sit together, laughing before the show even starts. Spencer Loucks acts as both a comedian and host for the night. His standup is more self-disclosing, both with anecdotes and observations. He makes jokes at the expense of the audience, but his smile betrays a lack of malice. One can’t help but compare his infliction to John … Continued
