Jen’s Top Tens: My Favorite Songs by Real Friends

February 24, 2017

Real Friends have been a favorite band of mine since I first heard about them in 2014. While they have so many good songs, here are my top ten picks.

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Ordinary Doing the Extraordinary

February 21, 2017

By Meaghan Lemmenes

You might not want to read this. Just keep scrolling. You’ll probably get bored…Now if you read this something interesting might happen. It might not happen to you, but who knows. Life is crazy.

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Festival Review: Vans Warped Tour 2016

August 21, 2016

By Jen Moulton

I attended the 2016 Vans Warped Tour in Denver, Colorado on July 31st, 2016. Read all about what bands I saw and my experience!

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Watch and Talk: Block Bustin’

July 11, 2016

By David Becker

How does 2016’s Summer movie season stack up? In one word, meh. Image courtesy of geektyrant.com

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The Walking Contradiction’s How-to Guide: Successfully Avoiding Sunburn

June 20, 2016

By Alison Schwebach

A guide to taking care of the largest organ on your body: your skin. (photo via: spongebob.wikkia.com)

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Album Review: “PersonA” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

May 23, 2016

By Elaine Irvine

Read my personal take on Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros’ newest album, “PersonA.”

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The Walking Contradiction’s How-to Guide: Summer Cleanse

May 19, 2016

By Alison Schwebach

It’s summer, let’s have some fun. (image via dogswalkingvip.com)

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Album Review: “Young Chasers” by Circa Waves

May 16, 2016

By Emily Weaver

Catch up on all things Circa Waves and their new album “Young Chasers!”

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Concert Review: Bladee Brings Dynamic Energy to His First-Time Performance in the Twin Cities

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

An uncommon, stress-free win for the Chicago Bears puts them back at the top of the NFC North. A rematch with their rival Packers awaits.

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

Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

Interview: KRUI With The Plain White T’s

The Iowa Heartlanders Field Trip Experience

Same Old Story: Bears lose to Packers, 28-21

summer

Las Nubes’ “Tormentas Malsanas” and the Weight of Summer

Flowing Against the Current

Jen’s Top Ten’s: Bands I want to see at Warped Tour 2018

Jen’s Top Tens: My Favorite Songs by Real Friends

Ordinary Doing the Extraordinary

Festival Review: Vans Warped Tour 2016

Watch and Talk: Block Bustin’

The Walking Contradiction’s How-to Guide: Successfully Avoiding Sunburn

Album Review: “PersonA” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

The Walking Contradiction’s How-to Guide: Summer Cleanse

Album Review: “Young Chasers” by Circa Waves

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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