For nearly 40 years, Jhe Russell needed to be perfect. After all, his dance career demanded it. But when injuries and the chaos of life took him in a different direction, he found peace in a job he never expected.
KRUI is pretty special, not only do we like music, but we also enjoy other things! From movies, video games, a DJ set, and sports, here’s a list of some of our KRUI picks from all things media that we loved to see in 2025.
No. 23 Iowa closed the 2025 season with a statement win, knocking off No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl behind a clutch performance from senior quarterback Mark Gronowski. The victory snapped Iowa’s long skid against ranked opponents and served as a fitting sendoff for a senior class that chose loyalty and one last ride together.
Four seconds left, just two yards away. After an all-game shootout, the Bears had one final chance to close the book on an improbable ending. They fell just short.
The rumors are true, KRUI likes music! 2025 was a crazy year all around, and even crazier, we here at KRUI actually listened to lots of albums this year. We’ve picked out eleven of our favorite albums from this year to share, and explore together.
It’s December 29, 2025, and if you can believe it, we here at KRUI actually listened to music throughout the whole year! From pop superstars, to indie legends, to the fresh Bandcamp up-and-comers, we’ve picked out nine of our favorite songs released this past year to share and explore together.
Rufus Wainwright was showstopping at the Englert for Mission Creek. Read about it here! (Image via: forfolkssake.com)
Racism still exists and we need to be aware of our individual contributions to systematic racism. Photo via: storify.com
A month isn’t enough for people to celebrate their cultures but it’s enough to remind them that they have something to be proud of in White America. (photo via: www.neoc.ne.gov)
Another soccer event is happening and this time it’s being hosted by the USA. The 2016 Copa America has begun! (photo via: worldsoccertalk.com)
There is a large number of myths about Latinos that need to be addressed, and here I acknowledge five of those myths and attempt to debunk them.
Even though he only had 4 days to prepare Sage Francis still managed to captivate and excite his audience.
Faust stopped by Iowa City during Mission Creek for what is their last stop on their tour. Iowa City welcomed with them with smiles and sparkles in their eyes.
Listen to the difference in Spanish dialects as demonstrated by various soccer players. (photo via: www.ticotimes.net)
Listen to what many call “Mexican Music” even though it’s just music.
Check out the third EP titled “Buffalo Mouth” from the duo The Echo and The Sound.
Take a small glimpse into the minds of a Mexican-American, a Guatemalan, and a Puerto Rican.
