By Gabrielle Pawlikowski Say what you want about the Heartless Bastards, but don’t deny Erika Wennerstrom’s vocal talent. As the only consistent member in the band’s ever-changing lineup, Erika’s masterful singing never fails to enrapture. And don’t let the name of the band fool you – these bastards are in fact full of heart. The band’s fourth release, Arrow, is firmly rooted in southern blues rock – gritty yet sentimental. Also their debut from Partisan Records, the album falls short lyrically. But its stripped- down instrumentation showcases Erika’s voice, and that’s enough to guide any music fan through the ten … Continued
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It’s the final day’s results of the 2012 B1G Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships in Iowa City!
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Iowa wins B1G in the 200 Freestyle Relay.
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The Hawkeyes won their second consecutive game over a ranked opponent Thursday night, defeating #15 Wisconsin 67-66. Jordan Kabialis was there for KRUI Sports to cover all of the excitement. (Jordan Kabialis/KRUI Sports)
By Madeleine Stroth The fans were here in full force tonight in the CRWC Natatorium for day 2 of the Men’s B1G Swimming & Diving Championships. One Michigan fan even brought a trumpet to play alongside the Wolverine Fight Song every time it played, and oh did it play. Michigan ended the night at the top of the leader board (253 points) with three B1G Champions, and dominated the 500 yard Freestyle snatching up first, second, and third for the Wolverines. Iowa currently holds the number four spot (152 points) after today’s events. Men’s 500 Freestyle Finals: Ryan Feeley 4:15:12 … Continued
By Shari Jaffri After many hiatuses, members leaving, calling it quits several times, several triumphant albums, solo explorations (or at least for frontman Tim Kasher, a.k.a.The Good Life) and the likes, it can’t be denied that Cursive has been through a harrowing journey since their first debut in 1995. With their managing to stay intact as a band definitely deserving of a solid thumbs up, Cursive once again takes the concept album route, a familiar road which they have taken many times after winning critics over with past concept album releases, The Ugly Organ (2003) and Happy Hollow (2006). The … Continued
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It’s Day 1 action of the 2012 B1G Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships in Iowa City!
