Walk In My Shoes: Final Exam Week Horror Stories Part I

December 28, 2016

Walk In My Shoes is a bi-weekly column about a college student who doesn’t know what she wants to do after graduation but write award winning novels all while stumbling around helplessly in the world.

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RomCom Rants: “How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days”

December 4, 2016

By Shania Schmidt

Like romantic comedies? Then read my take on this classic one. (Photo via: www.moviefone.com)

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Fresh Bread Film Review: Peter and the Farm

November 23, 2016

By Lily Goodman

Director, Tony Stone’s latest feature-length documentary, Peter and the Farm, is an exquisite character study of a small-time, organic farmer trying to navigate his present situation that is so deeply hindered by his past. Featured Image via Film Society of Lincoln Center

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The Trunk Movie Club: Young Frankenstein

November 18, 2016

By Andy Mitchell

From acclaimed filmmaker and comedic talent Mel Brooks comes Young Frankenstein, a classic, hilarious film spoof on the Frankenstein horror flicks of old. (Image via: MovieWeb)

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Fresh Bread Film Review: Mean Creek

November 18, 2016

By Lily Goodman

Introducing Fresh Bread Film Review, a column created by Lily Goodman dedicated to reviewing independent and lesser-streamed films. First up for analysis, Jacob Aaron Estes’ breakout film, Mean Creek. Featured Image via reelingreviews.com

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Living in White America: Breaking the Stereotype Part 2

November 16, 2016

By Laura Jaime

TV Shows do have positive portrayals of minorities. Read Part 2 here. Photo via: quotesgram.com

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Too Glam to Give a Damn: Ru-Viewing RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 2

November 14, 2016

By Cressie Goode

Too Glam to Give a Damn is a beauty column written by Cressie Goode that analyzes the beautiful world of makeup, drag queens, and beauty experts.

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Walk In My Shoes: Pilot

November 13, 2016

By Constance Judd

A college student who doesn’t know what she wants to do after graduation but write award winning novels all while stumbling around helplessly in the world. Via: thecomfybed.tumblr.com

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The Trunk Movie Club: The Big Sleep

November 10, 2016

By Andy Mitchell

Our first pick from the Trunk of Old Movies is The Big Sleep, a classic film of crime and mystery. (Image via: Alchetron.com)

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Witching Hour: Lessons Learned from Three Years of Silence @ ICPL 11/5/2016

November 6, 2016

By Carolyn Hoemann

Will Duncan gives a lecture at Witching Hour 2016 about when he was in silent meditation for three years, three months, and three days. Image via: witchinghourfestival.com

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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

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

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Walk In My Shoes: Final Exam Week Horror Stories Part I

RomCom Rants: “How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days”

Fresh Bread Film Review: Peter and the Farm

The Trunk Movie Club: Young Frankenstein

Fresh Bread Film Review: Mean Creek

Living in White America: Breaking the Stereotype Part 2

Too Glam to Give a Damn: Ru-Viewing RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 2

Walk In My Shoes: Pilot

The Trunk Movie Club: The Big Sleep

Witching Hour: Lessons Learned from Three Years of Silence @ ICPL 11/5/2016

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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