Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

November 18, 2025

Bjork’s latest “Cornucopia: Live” album is a near spiritual experience with her haunting vocals and eclectic melodies capturing the essence of the original songs, magnifying their impact.

Still Getting Away With It: Bears survive against Vikings, 19-17

November 17, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

Good. Better. Best. The Chicago Bears hung on once again to defeat the Minnesota Vikings, taking sole possession of first place in the NFC North.

So Close, Yet So Far Away: Iowa Collapses, Falls to USC, 26-21

November 17, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

It happened again. Another extremely close loss for Iowa, this time to USC, that left fans slamming TV remotes and flipping couch cushions. Again.

Interview & Concert Preview: Molly Tuttle at the Englert, Nov. 16

November 16, 2025

By Logan Melia

I had the chance to talk with 2-time Grammy Award winner Molly Tuttle ahead of her performance at The Englert on November 16th.

KRUI Interview: Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade

November 14, 2025

By Logan Melia

I spoke with Derek Sanders, frontman of Mayday Parade after their gig at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, Iowa. A conversation spanning much more than the 20 years of the band, he told me about his latest trilogy release and all the way back to his very first autograph he signed.

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

November 11, 2025

By Lee Nienhaus

This Wednesday on November 12th, Iowa City embraces the New Wave revival as the trailblazing band, Nuovo Testamento performs at The James Theater as part of The Englert’s Track Zero Series.

The Walking Contradiction’s How-To Guide: Broke Spring Break

March 21, 2016

By Alison Schwebach

No money for Spring Break?? No problem! (photo via blog.travefy.com)

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The Walking Contradiction’s How-To Guide: Pretending New Year’s Eve is Awesome

December 28, 2015

By Alison Schwebach

Tired of New Year’s Eve being a letdown year after year? Here’s some tips on how to make the kick-off to 2016 suck a little less. (Photo via: Visit London)

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The Walking Contradiction’s How-To Guide: Halloween Costumes

October 29, 2015

By Alison Schwebach

The beginner’s How-to Guide on picking a Halloween costume that’s funny instead of offensive. (Alternative title: Don’t Be A Dingus.)

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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Bjork’s latest “Cornucopia: Live” album is a near spiritual experience with her haunting vocals and eclectic melodies capturing the essence of the original songs, magnifying their impact.

Keep reading...

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

This Wednesday on November 12th, Iowa City embraces the New Wave revival as the trailblazing band, Nuovo Testamento performs at The James Theater as part of The Englert’s Track Zero Series.

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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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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Still Getting Away With It: Bears survive against Vikings, 19-17

So Close, Yet So Far Away: Iowa Collapses, Falls to USC, 26-21

Interview & Concert Preview: Molly Tuttle at the Englert, Nov. 16

KRUI Interview: Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

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The Walking Contradiction’s How-To Guide: Broke Spring Break

The Walking Contradiction’s How-To Guide: Life and Success

The Walking Contradiction’s How-To Guide: Pretending New Year’s Eve is Awesome

The Walking Contradiction’s How-To Guide: Halloween Costumes

Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

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

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

Still Getting Away With It: Bears survive against Vikings, 19-17

So Close, Yet So Far Away: Iowa Collapses, Falls to USC, 26-21

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