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Jazz Repertory Ensemble mesmerizes audience with classic jazz music
Classic jazz tunes such as Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me To The Moon” have the ability to be played at any time. But the cohesion of live intricate bass, upbeat drums, and vibrant percussion is a novelty; brought to life at the Voxman Music building Concert Hall. On Oct. 1, the…
UI main library exhibition honors 150 years of political conservation cartoonist “Ding” Darling
Tucked behind statues of books in a serene corner of the University of Iowa’s main library, rigid glass cases showcase specimens of birds that once filled the state’s vast marshes and fields. Long before these animals became museum displays, a local cartoonist drew birds in an…
Students Celebrate College GameDay at UI
The last time ESPN’s College GameDay visited Iowa City, the smartphone did not exist, and some University of Iowa students did not either. Today, College GameDay returned to Iowa City for the first time in 20 years, turning the Pentacrest into the show’s set. College GameDay is…
Iowa volleyball falls to No. 16-ranked Penn State in four sets
Iowa volleyball fell in four sets at No. 16 Penn State on Saturday night. With the loss, the Hawkeyes dropped to 12-6 overall, as well as 1-3 in Big Ten action. Second-year Carmel Vares led the Iowa offense with nine kills, followed by second-year Ksenija Tomic and fourth-year…
Photos: College GameDay in Iowa City
College GameDay made its long-awaited visit to Iowa City after 20 years, taking place on the Pentacrest. Hosts entertained Iowa fans Saturday morning with a variety of activities, including Pat McAfee’s “Kicking is Easy” Challenge, where an Iowa student won $150,000 with the…