Performance Preview: Noname @ Englert Theater, November 18

October 25, 2017

Missed out on Noname’s February concert at the IMU? Her upcoming show at the Englert will give show-goers a second chance to see this introspective and inventive rapper perform live in Iowa City. (image via nytimes.com)

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All Things Cult Classic: Easy Rider

October 18, 2017

By Joshua Balicki

The Cult Classic, Easy Rider, was a road film that documented 1970s counterculture.
Photo Via: Silodrome

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Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise

October 18, 2017

By Onae Parker

Think you know Japan? Think again.

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http://lostininternet.com/star-wars-reinterpreted-in-traditional-japanese-art/

Word Around Town: Taiko Presentation and Tanko Bushi Dance Workshop

October 16, 2017

By Constance Judd

Word Around Town is a bi-weekly column about local events in Iowa City.
Photo Via: The University of Iowa Japanese Program

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Stella: “Amor Prohibido” by Selena

September 12, 2017

By Elaine Irvine

Read about Selena’s “Amor Prohibido” and her impact on Latinx culture here! (Image via: amazon.com)

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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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Time Capsule: Cursive’s “The Ugly Organ” Review

November 28, 2016

By Landon Kuhlmann

How well does music age? Let’s find out! First up, The Ugly Organ by Cursive!

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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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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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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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Music →

It’s Laundry Day at Gabe’s. Concert Review. 2/13/2026.

Laundry Day performed at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Friday Feb. 13. Leaving the crowd in tears, they put on an amazing performance.

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Concert Review: Lip Critic, Ascended Master, Recess, and why you should go to local shows. February 19th at Gabe’s.

Scope Productions x Track Zero brought Lip Critic back to Iowa City. With the band’s unique and unconventional blend of music styles, it’s no surprise that they’ve quickly gained the cult following of punks, raver’s, alt kids, hip hop heads and music lovers alike all across Iowa.

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Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

A series of strikes against the coffee conglomerate’s treatment of workers are currently underway. The current strikes follow Starbucks’s refusal to honor the years-long demands of workers.

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First Person POV of NASW “Legislative Day on the Hill,” February 24, 2026

Take a look inside the National Association of Social Worker’s 2026 “Legislative Day on the Hill” at the Iowa Capitol building through Carson’s eyes and ears.

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Interview: Frank Turner is Learning Spanish in between shows 3,134 and 3,135

It’s Laundry Day at Gabe’s. Concert Review. 2/13/2026.

Powerless in Indianapolis: UCLA Dismantles Iowa in Big Ten Tournament

Interview: Peach Pit on Tattoos, The Simpsons in Fortnite, and Norm MacDonald

Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

Concert Review: Lip Critic, Ascended Master, Recess, and why you should go to local shows. February 19th at Gabe’s.

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Performance Preview: Noname @ Englert Theater, November 18

All Things Cult Classic: Easy Rider

Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise

Word Around Town: Taiko Presentation and Tanko Bushi Dance Workshop

Stella: “Amor Prohibido” by Selena

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

Time Capsule: Cursive’s “The Ugly Organ” Review

Fresh Bread Film Review: Peter and the Farm

Fresh Bread Film Review: Mean Creek

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

It’s Laundry Day at Gabe’s. Concert Review. 2/13/2026.

Concert Review: Lip Critic, Ascended Master, Recess, and why you should go to local shows. February 19th at Gabe’s.

Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

Powerless in Indianapolis: UCLA Dismantles Iowa in Big Ten Tournament

I’m Calling Both Games

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