The Lumineers are “an amalgam of heart-swelling stomp-and-clap acoustic rock, classic pop, and front-porch folk” who got their start when front-man Wesley Schultz teamed up with drummer Jeremiah Fraites, the younger brother of his late best friend, Josh Fraites. The two began making songs and playing gigs around New York and later relocated to Denver, Colorado where they placed an ad on Craigslist for a cellist. Neyla Pekarek was the first to respond. The trio joined forces and began playing at the Meadowlark, a basement club where some of Denver’s most talented songwriters came together for an open mic and … Continued
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There have been many story lines this year in the NBA, most recently being Rondo tearing his ACL and ending his 2012-2013 campaign. However, the media has been ranting about the Lakers and raving about LeBron and Durant while completely missing one of the greatest stories in the NBA. What is that story you ask? The Golden State Warriors are a legitimate threat in the Western Conference. I repeat. The Golden State Warriors are a legitimate threat in the Western Conference. The fans of the Bay Area cannot believe their eyes. Historically they are one of the most doomed teams … Continued
Jeremy Meyer examines why we gravitate towards our favorite players, then take it personally when they leave town without seeking reconciliation
With the release of the substate pairings by the IHSAA, the 48 teams in Iowa’s largest class — 4A— learned the road they will need to travel to arrive in Des Moines for the state tournament. With still a few weeks remaining in the regular season, much is still determined, but here are my initial thoughts on each of the eight substates: Substate 1: Council Bluffs Jefferson, Council Bluffs Lincoln, Lewis Central, Sioux City East, Sioux City North, Sioux City West In no other substate does the likely final have the local meaning as in this one. Save for a … Continued
What music did KRUIers dig the most in 2012? Music staffers report on their favorites from the past school year.
Former Chicago Bull, Brian Scalabrine, is a jack of all trades. After an 11 year NBA career featuring two Finals appearances with the Nets and Celtics, Scalabrine decided to hang up his headband and pursue a career in broadcasting.
Iowa Women’s Basketball went on a late second half run to beat the Wisconsin Badgers at Carver Hawkeye Arena. (David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen)
Welcome everyone. With the NFL season waning, the draft season is just about to begin – for most, at least. For those that read my article a few months back, as the NFL draft has continued to grow into the enigma we see now, it has become a year-round process. In the next few months leading up to the draft, I will do my best to fill many of you in on the guys who may hear their names called early on along with many other tidbits. This may include mock drafts, draft profiles, sleeper/bust prospects, or just borderline rants. To … Continued
As the Tuesday Tirade returns for the semester, host, Jordan Kabialis, lists off ten things that are more real than Manti Te’o’s girlfriend.
Iowa City’s Mission Creek Festival, now in its 8th year, makes its first lineup announcement of 2013! This year’s acts include Grizzly Bear, Deerhoof, Iris Dement, Tig Notaro, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, & more!
