A Conversation Between Artists: Ambrose Akinmusire and PUBLIQuartet, Friday of Stop/Time Festival

April 9, 2026

By Bailey Vergara

After listening to a lot of jazz over the past week, culminating in an amazing performance by renowned trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and the PUBLIQuartet last Friday at the Stop/Time Festival presented by Hancher Auditorium, I’ve come to the conclusion that most jazz isn’t meant for an audience at all.

Six Foot Blonde at Tomorrow Never Knows Festival

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Logan Melia talks about Six Foot Blonde’s headlining gig at Lincoln Hall on January 9th, 2026 with support form Pretoria and Violet Crime

Feeling the BPM with underscores’ third studio album “U”

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By Clara Carrion

On a regular Thursday in March, I discovered underscores while scrolling on Tiktok. I worked my way through her discography and eventually fell down a rabbit hole of hyperpop. Her take on electronic and pop music is deeply refreshing and her captivating sound is definitely one to pay attention to.

KRUI Staff Picks: Best Releases of March 2026

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From true Iowan emos, to psychedelic folk, to Polska amidst a heartbreaking World Cup Qualifier loss, our KRUI Staff recommends some of our favorite releases from March, 2026!

Stop/Time Festival 2026 Preview, a new festival celebrating music and the arts across Iowa City

April 2, 2026

A new festival produced by Hancher Auditorium is taking place in Iowa City this weekend. Stop/Time Festival celebrates contemporary musicians and interdisciplinary arts this Friday and Saturday, April 3-4.

Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy in Iowa City, March 25th, 2026

March 31, 2026

KRUI’s Logan Melia reviews Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour as it stopped in Iowa City on March 25th, 2026.

Escape to Africa-Part Three

January 18, 2017

By Meaghan Lemmenes

Everything has been completed in their special plan, so what are they up to now? See what Martha and Esteban are doing in the final installment of their story.

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Adventures of Joe. Pt 2

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By Shania Schmidt

Read the second part to Joe’s adventure during the Zombie Apocalypse.

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100 Pounds of Girl.

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By Shania Schmidt

Are you always stuntin’ and never frontin’? Then read this poem about what stunting is really like.

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Snicker

February 1, 2016

By Shania Schmidt

Like dogs? Read this poem about a young pup finding a family.

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Mary Sue Says: “Where Do I Start?”

December 23, 2015

By Madds Warren

Have a great idea for a novel or short story, but feel intimidated by the blank page? Mary Sue can help! (image from awritetosucceed.com)

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Strange As Fiction: “Like Father, Like Son” – Part Two

December 6, 2015

By Madds Warren

Are you a fan of fiction? Especially horror? Part Two of “Like Father, Like Son” is available to read for this month’s Strange As Fiction!

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Homeless

December 2, 2015

By Shania Schmidt

A creative piece about a homeless man who is down on his luck but is still able to find things that motivate him enough to keep fighting.

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Mary Sue Says: “Who Is Mary Sue?”

November 25, 2015

By Madds Warren

Are you a creative writer? Do you ever write fiction? Do you ever wish you could get advice on writing without paying for an English class or worrying about your grades? Click on the link and see what Mary Sue says! (image via mokisfanfictionblog.com)

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Strange as Fiction: “Like Father, Like Son” – Part 1

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For fans of creative writing, “Like Father, Like Son” is a short story that explores realistic themes and adds a horror element. Catch the first installment here!

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First Things First

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By Shania Schmidt

First kisses are always entertaining. This personal narrative, First Things First, explains how tragically funny mine was.

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