REVIEW
An American-made dream: Lana Del Rey’s Norman F*cking Rockwell!
Let’s go on a psychedelic trip through the soothing scores of an introspective falsetto, floating to the ceiling where we’ll ultimately burst into a descension of glitter. Packed in like sardines, a vibration of anxiety and excitement takes over the room. A girl passes out up front. Another one is held back by her boyfriend … Read moreAn American-made dream: Lana Del Rey’s Norman F*cking Rockwell!
Feeling like a stranger in your own land: the food edition
They just want to nourish themselves—perhaps with some comfort food if they’re feeling particularly selfish that day. They’d like food that’s inherent to their culture without it being fetishized on social media when they grew up with people making fun of their food and their culture, calling them unsanitary and weird because of how inherent … Read moreFeeling like a stranger in your own land: the food edition
Laura VandeBerg: The Woman Behind the Microphone
Laura VandeBerg stands in front of over 69,000 screaming fans every week. That dedication is attributed to only one reason: she is someone who loves the Hawkeyes and wants to tell their stories. She has become a staple at Hawkeye games through her interviews, fashion, and passion. However, even with her large presence, there is … Read moreLaura VandeBerg: The Woman Behind the Microphone
Rock n’ Roll… n’ Support the Planet
Walking to an Iowa City bar at 9 p.m. on a Sunday night hardly resonates with any notions of a “charitable event,” or “helping the environment.” That’s exactly what I did Nov. 4 in an effort to support the University of Iowa’s Environmental Coalition and their first event of Sustainability Week. UIEC put on a … Read moreRock n’ Roll… n’ Support the Planet
The Horror of Today’s “Horror”: A Replacement for Fear in American Horror Story
When October rolls around with its pumpkin spice everything, crunching crimson leaves, and Halloween costume ideas, I find myself actually making plans to watch horror movies—a genre I would otherwise avoid. It’s just part of the season’s aesthetic. When I hunkered down with friends earlier this month to watch the two newest seasons of American … Read moreThe Horror of Today’s “Horror”: A Replacement for Fear in American Horror Story
Bad Suns rocked the UI Homecoming Concert
Bad may be in the name, but there wasn’t anything bad about Bad Suns and The Greeting Committee on the Pentacrest stage Oct. 19. Scope productions once again brought a great amount of talent to Iowa City after last year’s Homecoming performance by internet sensation and thick girls empowerer Lizzo. The Greeting Committee took no … Read moreBad Suns rocked the UI Homecoming Concert
IC Climate Strikers Initiate Roving Strikes Following Visit From Greta Thunberg
A buzzing crowd awash with bright colors and handmade signs awaited 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg at the Iowa City climate strike on Friday, November 29. The young activist who is known for fighting for sustainability and only traveling in environmentally friendly transportation arrived in a Tesla to an uproarious greeting. She reached national acclaim earlier … Read moreIC Climate Strikers Initiate Roving Strikes Following Visit From Greta Thunberg