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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Sophia Considine, editor of Earthwords, poses for a portrait outside the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Fourth-year student Sophia Considine reflects on her past years at Iowa

Lily Kopp, Arts Reporter May 13, 2025

Accomplishing one’s dreams is something a person can only hope to do. For Sophia Considine, the University of Iowa has brought her closer to her dreams than ever. Considine, a senior at the UI majoring...

University of Iowa senior Olivia Van Fosson-Roelfs poses for a portrait outside of the Becker Communication Studies Building in Iowa City on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Van Fosson-Roelfs is a double major in psychology and social work, and will attend graduate school at the University of Iowa for a master's in social work.

Olivia Van Fosson-Roelfs reflects on her time at the University of Iowa before using her social work education to help young people

Laurel Preston, Arts Reporter May 13, 2025

Olivia Van Fosson-Roelfs, a fourth-year student at the University of Iowa, is looking forward to graduating with a degree in social work and psychology with a certificate in leadership studies. Van Fosson-Roelfs...

Graduating senior Amritha Selvarajaguru poses for a portrait in the University of Iowa Main Library on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. In the fall, Selvarajaguru is attending School of the Art institute of Chicago for Creative Writing: Poetics.

Amritha Selvarajaguru discusses her time with the English Society and literary magazines.

Grant Darnell, Arts Reporter May 13, 2025

Amritha Selvarajaguru’s creative writing journey began long before her time at the University of Iowa. Selvarajaguru recalls writing and education always called to her, and the UI’s acclaimed creative...

Kat Trout-Baron poses for a portrait at the FilmScene in the Chauncey on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Trout-Baron is the executive director of the Bijou Film Board, the production coordinator of Student Video Productions, and will be graduating this semester with a major in screenwriting and cinema.

Graduating senior leaves lasting impact on local film scene

Charlie Christensen, Arts Reporter May 13, 2025

Since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, movie theaters across the U.S. have struggled to bounce back. Many people believe streaming services are the way to go, with movie tickets and concessions costing...

Lily Giddings poses for a portrait in Prairie Lights on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Giddings was awarded the Isabel Sparks President's Award for a piece she wrote while studying abroad in Ireland.

Student writers earn Isabel Sparks President’s Awards for Ireland-inspired works

Charlie Christensen, Arts Reporter April 28, 2025

Inspiration can come from anywhere. For Lillian Giddings and Madeline Riske, it came from the majestic mountains and calming beaches of Ireland. From March 19-22, the Sigma Tau Delta convention...

University of Iowa student Grant Harris poses for a portrait in downtown Iowa City on March 24, 2025. Harris is the owner of Urban Resident Clothing, a clothing resale pop-up. Fashion is his way of expressing himself and channelling his creativity. Wyatt Goodale/Daily Iowan.

Student Spotlight | UI student Grant Harris begins fashion venture with pop-up shops

Charlie Christensen, Arts Reporter April 1, 2025

Finding affordable, unique fashion is getting harder than ever. Between skyrocketing retail prices and fast fashion’s declining quality, style-conscious shoppers — especially students on tight budgets...

Photo contributed by Ben Aldrich's.

Q&A | English ambassador Ben Ahlrichs’ journey through the natural world of poetry

Haya Hussain, Arts Reporter December 10, 2024

The English department’s student ambassador Ben Ahlrichs is an English and creative writing major on the publishing track. He shared formative experiences with his writing, ranging from leading writing...

When is it appropriate to listen to Christmas music?

When is it appropriate to listen to Christmas music?

Flynn Milligan, Arts Reporter December 3, 2024

The last three months of the year are, for most, the busiest of the year. Between Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, the mood can be both stressful and joyful.  One of the biggest debates...

The Iowa Memorial Union is seen on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022.

Diwali at the IMU celebrates culture, community, and connection

Kate Wolfe, Arts Reporter November 18, 2024

Hundreds of guests rose as the opening notes of the American national anthem echoed through the Iowa Memorial Union’s main lounge. People stood side by side, faded blue jeans under new kurtas, bright...

Manny Gálvez arranges decorations during the construction of an ofrenda for Día de Muertos at the Iowa City Public Library on Oct. 30. The altar to the dead stayed up until November 2.

Iowa City’s community ofrenda: a touching and fun way to remember those who are no longer with us

Hannah Childers, Arts Reporter November 5, 2024

For some people, the idea of death can be scary or saddening. However, for some Latin American people, death is something to be celebrated on a special day called Día de los Muertos, or The Day of...

Photo contributed from Mahvish Farid

Poetry Column | Absurdism meets personhood in ‘Brick Bang’

Haya Hussain, Arts Reporter October 22, 2024

Father of the Funk Art movement, Robert Arneson, mastered the art of appropriating everyday items into objects of sardonic humor. In ‘Brick Bang’ from 1976, he incorporates his self-portrait with...

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Review | Iowa’s dance department puts on an incredible show

Kayla Person and Charlotte Ericson October 17, 2024

Since 1981, the University of Iowa Department of Dance has put on an annual gala. Placing a focus on the student dancers and the faculty choreographers, the UI Dance Gala allows the university’s...