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October, 17th. Prostitute makes their first appearance in Iowa.

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I first heard Prostitute in my Spotify discover weekly playlist around the beginning of last summer and as an enthusiast of any kind of noisy or abrasive rock/punk, I pretty much immediately fell in love with their music. The incredibly energetic vocals and playing, combined with angsty yet introspective lyricism make for such a fun listening experience that continues to maintain your engagement. So a couple months when I found out they were playing a show in my home state, I immediately knew I couldn’t miss out. Driving back to Iowa City from my hometown that night led to me … Continued

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Indie Bliss and EDM Euphoria: Lost Woods Festival 2026 Review

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Masterminded by the Cedar Falls based electro-pop trio Salt Fox, Lost Woods Music Festival 2026 was another spectacular triumph. Building on the success of previous editions, the festival’s fourth year kept what made the experience so special while incorporating a dazzling array of new activities, sights, and sounds.

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2026 Refocus Recap

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The 2026 Refocus Film Festival was Refocus’s fifth iteration and it certainly made a splash in Iowa City. Occurring from October 22nd to October 25th, these four days were packed to the brim with a variety of films and programs. The contributors to this article were unfortunately not able to attend all of them, but we were still grateful to experience even a taste of what Refocus had to offer.  For those unfamiliar, Refocus Film Festival is a film festival started by Ben Delgado and Andrew Sherbrune, Filmscene’s Programming Director and Executive Director plus Co-Founder. The festival showcases films, new … Continued

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Around the Big Ten: Week 10

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It’s been a minute since we last checked in on the Big Ten, but a few general trends have continued over the past couple of weeks. Michigan and Oregon keep spiraling, UCLA and Indiana keep winning, and here in Iowa City, the Hawkeyes seem to be more of a week-to-week thing. Let’s check out some of the biggest games coming up in this first weekend of November.

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Opinion: NBA Playoff Predictions

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By Sam Odeyemi The NBA Playoffs just kicked off and this is where all the hard work in the offseason and regular season pay off.  This year’s playoffs are going to excite with teams like: Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, San Antonio, Boston, Orlando, Oklahoma City, Denver and Dallas. These and other teams are more than  capable of winning it all.   Eastern Conference #1 Chicago Bulls vs. #8 Indiana Pacers Chicago is the #1 overall seed with a 62-20 record; they have the league’s best ranked defense and arguably, the MVP in Derrick Rose. The bench has played well and … Continued

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Top Ten: Sports Movies

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By Ryan Murphy 10. Space Jam Bill Murray: It’s ’cause I’m white, isn’t it? Michael Jordan: No. Larry’s white, so what? Bill Murray: Larry’s not white. Larry’s clear. It has Michael Jordan, Bill Murray, and the Looney Tunes. Enough said. It’s one of those movies from my childhood, and it gets a spot for that reason. A brilliant cinematic movie? No. An entertaining watch? Absolutely.   9. The Express Texas Longhorn player: I’m gonna kick your black ass back to Africa boy! Jack Buckley: Oh yeah? Too bad I’m from Philly. The story of Syracuse legend Ernie Davis, it does … Continued

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Track and Field Update: April 11

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The Hawkeye men and women traveled to Tempe, Arizona and came home with three individual champions and one relay champion. KRUI Sports Staffer Kylie Sebert brings you the latest in track and field. [audio:http://krui.fm/assets/sports//t+f%20April%2011_mixdown.MP3]   The Hawkeyes had a strong weekend at the Sun Devil Stadium and at the same time had a great showing in the Cornell Open. Among the champions in Mt. Vernon were Rachel Curry in the shot put, Ashley Wilkinson in the 200 meter dash and Chase Kadlec in the 1,500 meter run. Overall there were 12 champions in the two event the teams competed in … Continued

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