Witching Hour: Do You Want To Play? Workshop @ The Mill 10/13/2018

October 14, 2018

The Mill held Do You Want To Play? A workshop on erotic vulnerability hosted by Alison Oliver and Natalie Benway-Correll. (Image via The Little Village Magazine)

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An Oldie But a Goodie: A Trip to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

June 6, 2018

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Ever wanted to play pinball with Mick Jagger? Wear Michael Jackson’s sequined glove? Aside from getting tackled by security for touching the artifacts, experience the history and lasting legacy of rock and roll at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. (Featured image via Destination Cleveland)

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Jen’s Top Ten’s: My Favorite Mayday Parade Songs

June 2, 2018

By Jen Moulton

In this edition of Jen’s Top Ten’s, I will be talking about my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands, Mayday Parade. (Image via: substreammagazine.com)

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Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Sumo

May 31, 2018

By Onae Parker

One of the great things to do in Tokyo.
Image via myself

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An Oldie But a Goodie: Always Ascending

May 4, 2018

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Take a trip down the punk rock rabbit hole with Scottish band Franz Ferdinand. Their new album Always Ascending is a bewitching listen, full of songs that are as catchy as they are unique. Image via Bandalismo.net

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Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Sakura

April 27, 2018

By Onae Parker

“A lovely spring night suddenly vanished while we viewed cherry blossoms” –Matsuo Basho, translated by Haiku Guy
Photo Credit: author

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An Oldie But a Goodie: The Music from U.N.C.L.E.

April 21, 2018

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Get out your best all black outfit and flip over a hallway of crossed lasers to reach the vault of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. soundtrack. With older gems and new tracks, it combines worlds of music in increasingly fascinating ways. Image via Vanity Fair.

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An Oldie But a Goodie: The Music of Marching

April 11, 2018

By Lauren Arzbaecher

In a time fraught with opposition, music marches along to the beat of protest (mage via nymag.com)!

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Mission Creek Festival: Jamila Woods @ The Englert Theatre 4/8/18

April 9, 2018

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Escape the April snow (@Iowa, why?) with the infectious singing of Jamila Woods. She performed at The Englert Theatre on April 8th to close out the 2018 Mission Creek Festival. Image via www.jamila-woods.com

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Mission Creek Festival: Squirrel Flower @ Englert Theatre 4/7/18

April 8, 2018

By Isabel Zuppa

Squirrel Flower played at Mission Creek Festival 2018! Read more about it here! (Image via Isabel Zuppa)

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Concert Review: Bladee Brings Dynamic Energy to His First-Time Performance in the Twin Cities

Stockholm cloud rap sensation Bladee performed in Minneapolis for the first time ever on November 10th, 2025. During his set, he played many of his own beloved songs and collaborations he’s made with members of his rap collective, Drain Gang.

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Review: Twin River Revivalist at Elray’s November 1st

Local Iowa City band Twin River Revivalist put on a great show last Halloweekend. With songs that can charge up any crowd, their next show at Elray’s this Friday, Dec. 5th is sure to be a good one.

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Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

This month, Johnson County Democrats are conducting “listening tours” to connect with students at the University of Iowa, consisting of various extracurricular and undergraduate-based organizations and events. The listening tour works as an open forum for students to describe their needs, goals, and priorities when it comes to both elected officials and the Democratic Party.

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Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

The vast majority of Voters in Iowa City turned out on Nov 4th to adopt a 1 % local-option sales tax (LOST), setting the stage for a shift in how the city will raise and allocate funds beginning next summer.

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Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

An overtime thriller, a stadium on edge, and a Bears team pushed to its limit. From the moment the clock hit zero to the final snap in OT, this one had everything. And it might say more about this team than just a win.

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Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

An uncommon, stress-free win for the Chicago Bears puts them back at the top of the NFC North. A rematch with their rival Packers awaits.

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Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

Interview: KRUI With The Plain White T’s

The Iowa Heartlanders Field Trip Experience

Same Old Story: Bears lose to Packers, 28-21

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Jen’s Top Ten’s: Favorite Political Songs

Album Review: “Saturn” by Nao

Flavors of Youth: a Tasteful Nostalgia

Witching Hour: Do You Want To Play? Workshop @ The Mill 10/13/2018

An Oldie But a Goodie: A Trip to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Jen’s Top Ten’s: My Favorite Mayday Parade Songs

Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Sumo

An Oldie But a Goodie: Always Ascending

Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Sakura

An Oldie But a Goodie: The Music from U.N.C.L.E.

An Oldie But a Goodie: The Music of Marching

Mission Creek Festival: Jamila Woods @ The Englert Theatre 4/8/18

Mission Creek Festival: Squirrel Flower @ Englert Theatre 4/7/18

Review: Twin River Revivalist at Elray’s November 1st

Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

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