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News To Know Nontenured faculty 80HOURS The weekend in arts & entertainment Thursday, April 19, 2018 rally for rights Nontenured faculty in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences gathered on the Pentacrest and delivered

The UI Theater Department will immerse audiences through intricate design and personified characters in its production ofA Midsummer Night’s Dream. a list of demands to the UI administration. BY RHIANA CHICKERING | [email protected]

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The wild rose players The classic Shakespeare play A Midsummer Night’s Dream will get a

1920sDESIGN BY LILY SMITH twist in Mabie Theater’s producPHOTOS BY LILY SMITH- On the web On the air Events calendar Get updates about local arts & Tune in to KRUI 89.7 FM at 5 p.m. on Want your event to be printed in The Daily Iowan entertainment events on Twitter Thursdays to hear about this weekend and included in our online calendar? To submit a tion@TheDailyIowan this weekend.in arts & entertainment. The listing,play visit dailyiowan.com/pages/calendarsubmit. is known for its Shakespearean language, but audiences should not feel over- whelmed, because the artistic team refined complex portions of the text. 80 HOURS

Falbo’s to reopen Falbo Bros. plans to reopen this weekend after closing unexpectedly two weeks ago. The former owner had health issues that compromised his ability to run the restaurant, and it is now under new management. News, 3A

Iowa softball’s star needs a team who can stand behind her Allison Doocy has been a bright spot for the Iowa softball team all season. Earlier in the year, Doocy led the Hawkeyes to wins over ranked teams such as Arizona State, Michigan, and Baylor. Her team hasn’t always Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan followed her lead, though. After Lecturer Anne Sand discusses her low wages during the We Are the Majority Protest on the Pentacrest on Wednesday. Faculty members and students marched for another impressive performance (7 IP, nontenured faculty’s rights. 1 H, 9 K) against Western Illinois, the Hawkeyes were dormant at the plate BY ELIANNA NOVITCH representation in policy decisions, unstable contracts, taught to undergraduates are by nontenure-track fac- again, wasting Doocy’s performance [email protected] lack of transparency surrounding the hiring and re- ulty,” Rhetoric Department Lecturer Anne Sand said. in a 2-1 loss. Sports, 6A newal process, stagnant pay raises, lack of insurance “If they want us to be the best, most giving teachers Nontenured faculty in the College of Liberal Arts & coverage, unequal access to parental leave, among oth- that we can be for our students, they need to treat us Sciences gathered on the Pentacrest onWednesday to er items. with the respect and show us that they see our value as Coming full circle show that they are essential to the university, not con- According to a report from the state Board of Re- much as tenured professors.” Iowa tennis player Adrienne Jensen was once the No. 1 recruit in the state. tingent. gents, in 2017-18 there were 3,270 faculty members Sand said she and her colleagues recognize that After starting her college career at The group of approximately 50 delivered a list of de- employed at the UI. Nontenure-track faculty currently these are tough financial times for public institutions, Drake, she transferred to Iowa as a mands to the Office of the President along with a letter make up 54 percent of UI faculty. Since 2015-16, there especially with recent budget cuts, but they wish to see full-time student to pursue a major of support with nearly 200 signatures. University of has been an increase of 165 nontenure-track faculty — budgetary constraints handled differently. in psychology. But that didn’t last Iowa President Bruce Harreld was not in his office at a growth of 10.4 percent. On March 28, Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds long, as Jensen was reunited with the time. “We’re trying to make it clear that if the university signed off on budget cuts for fiscal 2018, which her first-ever tennis coach, Sasha The list of demands addressed a variety of issues wants to maintain its standards of education, it has Schmid. After receiving a call from that nontenured faculty face. Some include lack of to recognize that a huge percentage of classes being SEE FACULTY, 2A Schmid, Jensen made the transition to become a Hawkeye on and off the court. Sports, 6A IOWA POLITICS Brantley Gilbert returns The country artist will be back in Counseling Cedar Rapids next month as part of his The Ones That Like Me tour. Ahead of the show, Gilbert spoke with The Daily Iowan and discussed the set, his new role as a father and husband, a UI students stick in senetics recent tour bus fire, and writing for his next album. News, 3A to be A sophomore’s hot streak with Facebook continues into the track and field outdoor season Despite the recent controversy about the social-media Laulauga Tausaga has been on a roll licensed for the Hawkeyes since the indoor platform and its letting Cambridge Analyticause its data, some season. The Spring Valley, California, The state of Iowa will require native has carried that momentum to UI students won’t delete Facebook. the outdoor season, where she has licenses for genetic counselors, broken school records in the shot put and discus. After seeing herself professionals who help patients primarily as a discus thrower, Tausaga understand genetic contributions is finding out that she has other strengths that are superior to others to diseases. in program history. Sports, 6A BY AADIT TAMBE [email protected]

Effective Jan. 1, 2019, the state of Iowa will recognize genetic counseling with licensure, a profession that specializes in medical genetics and counseling. Tune in for LIVE updates Genetic counselors provide support to help patients Campus and city news, weather, understand and adapt to the impli- and Hawkeye sports coverage cations of genetic contributions to every day at 8:30 a.m. at diseases, said Colleen Campbell, the daily-iowan.com. UIHC director of genetic counsel- ing. “We are non-directive and facili- Erin Scott/Zuma Press/TNS tate informed decision making and WEATHER Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in Washing- provide psychosocial support and ton on April 11. Campbell advocate on behalf of the [patient or] family coping with genetic conditions,” she said. HIGH LOW BY SARAH WATSON lion Facebook users’ information was shared with Families and family members at high risk of diseas- 50 25 [email protected] data company Cambridge Analytica without con- es are identified, and preventive action such as high- sent. risk screening is taken. Mostly sunny, brezzy. A week after Facebook executive Mark Zucker- It started with a downloadable quiz app devel- For example, if cancer is identified and other indi- berg testified before Congress, some University of oped by a psychology professor called “This is Your viduals in the family are at higher risk of developing Iowa students voiced concern about the aggregate Digital Life.” The data were shared with Cambridge cancer, those individuals are given personalized, pre- INDEX of data compiled but not enough to leave the so- Analytica, which later worked with the Trump ventative recommendations. OPINIONS 4A cial-media platform. campaign to create targeted political ads. “Genetic testing is becoming more complex,” she UI sophomore Alexia Healey said she’s used The data shared included details on users’ iden- said. “Genetic counselors [help ensure] patients who DAILY BREAK 6B Facebook regularly for the past six years and she tities, friend networks, and “likes,” which Facebook want genetic testing [get] the right tests the first time, CLASSIFIEDS 5A wasn’t going to change her activity on the so- amasses on its nearly 2.2 billion users every day. [with correct interpretation of results].” SPORTS 6A cial-media platform — for the time being. “It’s creepy,” Healey said. As of now, 23 states in the United States recognize “The only thing that changed was my awareness, Though, she noted, it would take a huge ca- licensing, she said. but no action was taken,” Healey said. “I haven’t tastrophe to motivate her to leave Facebook. “Basically, this [legislation] establishes a scope of checked my settings at all.” In trying to make its policies more transparent, practice for genetic counselors and it provides require- Last week, Zuckerberg testified before Congress on a number of privacy-related topics after 87 mil- SEE ZUCKERBERG, 2A SEE COUNSELING, 2A 2A NEWS THE DAILY IOWAN | DAILY-IOWAN.COM | THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 NURSING A CAREER Volume 149 The Daily Iowan Issue 173 BREAKING NEWS STAFF Phone: (319) 335-6030 Publisher...... 335-5788 Email: [email protected] Jason Brummond Fax: 335-6297 Editor in Chief...... 335-6030 CORRECTIONS Grace Pateras Call: 335-6030 Policy: The Daily Iowan strives for Managing Editor. . . . . 335-5855 accuracy and fairness in the Katelyn Weisbrod reporting of news. 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We’ve realized we of students and nonten- been a nontenured UI faculty linguistics, said a lot of the have a lot of the same core ured-track faculty, and that’s member for 20 years. issues of nontenured facul- issues.” come together to demand ac- Knight said. “But now we are kind of what’s happening “For 20 years, I have loved ty go under the radar and a Through communication tion from the university. organized, and we are ready right now,” Sand said. “We my job, but I’ve been treated lot of people, especially stu- and shared struggles, Knight “For too long we have felt to stand up for ourselves and need to find a different way to by the institution that I work dents, aren’t aware of them. said, nontenured faculty have separated and voiceless,” our students.”

amine updated settings. users often do not know.” action to secure privacy on so- tion, then yes,” he said. your Facebook data.” ZUCKERBERG UI Assistant Professor Omar He noted Facebook has ma- cial-media platforms. You can check on Facebook UI sophomore Rico Gonza- CONTINUED FROM FRONT Haider Chowdhury, whose ny benign uses and thought it “Congress must deter- if your data have been shared lez said he’s had a Facebook research includes computer may be an extreme reaction to mine if and how we need to with Cambridge Analytica. account since he was in ele- security and privacy, said that delete Facebook. strengthen privacy standards You can also download a copy mentary school, although he’s Facebook released a string of although Facebook is making “Data sharing is not bad, but to ensure transparency and of all the information Face- used it intermittently. “I’m not changes that aim to give users strides to be more transparent, it should not be at the expense understanding for the billions book keeps — records includ- going to delete it — I’ve got too more control and information he believes it could improve. of transparency,” Chowdhury of consumers who utilize these ing contacts, likes, shares, and much family on Facebook,” about the data it collects and “The big issue is users do said. products,” Grassley said in a messages — by navigating Gonzalez said. “And they’re shares. not know what info is being Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Io- press release before the ses- to Facebook’s “settings” and not on Twitter or Instagram or The changes, which align shared,” Chowdhury said. wa, the chairman of the Senate sion. clicking “Download a copy of anything.” with European Union data “Based on your activities, Face- Judiciary Committee, presid- During the session, Zucker- regulations and apply to us- book can infer information ed over Zuckerberg’s two-day berg said he would be open to ers worldwide, will change the about you — your ethnicity, testimony in front of his pan- social-media regulation. platform’s interface to make your age, your political identi- el. He indicated in a press re- “My position is not that accessing private information ty. What are the implications lease before the meeting that there should be no regulation easier and require users to ex- of this? That is what Facebook lawmakers may need to take … I think if it’s the right regula-

hospitals by providing mecha- we hope to be able to support treatment, he said. Licensure COUNSELING nism to identify appropriately [an accredited] master’s degree will ensure that counselors have CONTINUED FROM FRONT [trained] individuals to provide program in genetic counseling training and expertise to help genetic counseling to their pa- so Iowa students do not have to their patients get the most ap- tients,” she said. leave the state [for their educa- propriate diagnosis and care ments [for licensure and con- Genetic counseling is a newer tion],” she said. they need. tinuing] education,” Campbell health-care field and is growing Campbell said the bill re- “[Requiring licensure] is said. across the nation, she said. ceived bipartisan support. a good idea,” Rep. Ken Rizer, Previously, genetic counsel- Campbell said an important “Genetic counseling will en- R-Linn, said. “It had support ors were unable to order any benefit of this legislation is that sure that Iowa patients have from across the board. Every- genetic tests or consults in Iowa licensing genetic counselors will expert help in understanding one believed it was important to but now as licensed provider we attract more talented individuals how their genes can affect their provide support to and knowing will be able to order genetic tests to the state of Iowa. This will ex- health and the health of family that genetic counselors must re- and consult, she said. pand the STEM workforce devel- members,” Sen. Joe Bolkcom, quire licensing.” Campbell said the legislation opment and help Iowa remain a D-Iowa City, said in an email to It is important to make will assist in growing genetic leader in providing cutting-edge The Daily Iowan. sure everybody who provides counselor workforce. health care to the community. Genetic counselors help pa- these critical services meets the “It will help patients and “By growing the workforce, tients choose the best course of threshold, he said. Stead Hospital receives award for ICU design in pediatirc unit Stead Family Children’s Hospital was recognized for its intensive care units, designed with families and children in mind. BY JORDAN PROCHNOW is the largest and most compre- [email protected] hensive trade show for critical care and high-acuity nurses. The University of Iowa recent- “The award really recognizes ly announced it received the ICU the excellent design and plan- Design Citation for the pediatric ning that impacts the patient intensive care unit/pediatric car- care we deliver,” said Jody diac intensive care unit (PICU/ Kurtt, the director of Nursing PCICU) at the Stead Family Chil- and Patient Care for Children’s dren’s Hospital. & Women’s Services. “It’s The ICU design citation nice to receive this nationally honors “ICUs that successfully awarded prize that recognizes combine functional design with the new hospital and the care humanitarian delivery of care,” we give within the hospital. as stated in a press release from We tried to make sure it was a the hospital. healing environment but also Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan “The UI Stead Family Chil- innovative, which makes an The Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen on on Sept. 23, 2017. dren’s Hospital incorporated environment that supports pa- several innovative elements tients and families.” patients to be entertained even Heery International, the ar- throughout the design of its The PICU/PCICU floor has when lying flat. chitecture firm designing the pediatric ICU, including special almost 30 private rooms, with The Stead Family Children’s facilities. “The patient rooms touches suggested by patients 14 specifically designated for Hospital opened in February were designed so the families and their families,” said Laura cardiac patients. Other rooms 2017, providing care to thou- can stay with the children. All Rednour of the American Asso- are equipped for specific needs sands of patients and families design decisions were based ciation of Critical-Care Nurses. including items for bariatric since its inception. Those who upon if it would improve the “The hospital’s focus on patient patients, EEG monitoring, and designed the facilities provid- patient’s stay in the hospital and family-centered care is ap- isolation rooms. ed added levels of attention to and accommodate the parent.” parent throughout the unit, in- Each room has three distinct ensure that children would be Hansche said the design cluding architectural elements, areas for patients, families, and comfortable even in the unfa- provides the latest in tech- décor, floor plan and room de- caregiving teams, with over- miliar environment of an in- nology combined with a large sign.” head booms to provide treat- tensive care unit. amount of natural light, to pro- The award will be presented in ment via positioning monitors “Being in an intensive care mote healing. Boston during the 2018 National and other medical devices over- unit as a child or parent whose “It is enabling the hospital to Teaching Institute & Critical head. A touch screen TV is also child is in one can be fright- provide the highest level of care Care Exposition. The exposition located on the boom, allowing ening,” said Scott Hansche of to the sickest children,” he said. THE DAILY IOWAN | DAILY-IOWAN.COM | THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 NEWS 3A ARTS & CULTURE Brantley Gilbert to stop in Cedar Rapids as part of ‘The Ones That Like Me’ tour Country artist Brantley Gilbert will return to the U.S. Cellular Center next month. The ‘One Hell of an Amen’ singer talks his recent tour-bus fire, engaging with his fans, and writing his next album. BY GRACE PATERAS Do”. The couple married in we’re able to do, and reach the [email protected] 2015, though knew each other people we’re able to reach … I’ve for years prior. put a lot of food on a lot of tables Country artist Brantley Gil- “You know, [the photo slide- because of [my fans]. I think it’s bert nears the end of his “The show is] what that song is all important to let people know Ones That Like Me” tour, but about,” Brantley said. “The re- that I pay attention to them,” he not without making a stop in cords tell a story of my life, I said. Cedar Rapids first. want the show to do the same “[Getting to know the fans is] On Thursday, May 10, the thing, visually. really taking us back … when we Georgia-resident will bring “It’s always been important used to play at bars and clubs, his same “adrenaline-based to me, as far as our show goes we used to be able to get there kind of good timing show” to as well, is to not only keep your early, have a beer with folks, U.S. Cellular Center, just as he ears busy, but your eyes busy, get to hang out a bit,” Gilbert did for folks who attended his too, so they’re not staring at said. “These days it’s a glorified show in April 2016 during his me every step of the way. It’s handshake and a picture, and “Black Out” tour. good to feel like there’s stuff they call it a meet and greet… Notable singles, all of which going on behind ya’ that can The CID thing helps, we’re able placed No. 1 on country airplay, grab some folks’ attention... to kick back and hang out with include “One Hell of an Amen,” Give them something pretty to folks and spend some facetime “You Don’t Know Her Like I look at.” and answer some questions.” Do,” “Country Must Be Coun- Gilbert joins fellow country Concert attendees can pur- try Wide,” and “Bottoms Up.” artists Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, chase the packages prior to the “What makes this tour dif- and Eric Church in being the on- show for an additional cost. ferent, for the most part, we ly four country acts to have back- In March, while on tour, Gil- Contributed used social media, let peo- to-back platinum albums. Gil- bert’s tour bus caught on fire. ple send in lists of songs that bert’s albums to reach that status He said the bus was more like hope they still come out as often hold on to a little bit of my wild And, later next fall, Gilbert maybe we haven’t played in are 2010’s “Halfway to “Heaven” a home to him, considering he as they were.” side…” he said. “It’s about being is headlining an exclusive the last few years… What a lot and 2014’s “Just as I Am.” kept all his clothes, photos, and Meanwhile, as Gilbert pre- the same fellow I’ve always been cruise concert event that will of folks wanted to see was an On this tour, CID Entertain- other valuables on it. pares for his tour to wrap up but with a wife and kid in the head to the Bahamas, even acoustic set, and it just worked ment has partnered with Gilbert It was especially disappoint- just two days after his Iowa picture. And that’s a different though the singer is “scared out that two of the new songs to host exclusive events for his ing, he said, because him and show, he says he’s been prepar- life altogether. I’m still learning, to death of sharks and deep that they wanted to hear... just fans the night of his show dates. his wife had just finished setting ing and writing music for his and I guess I’m writing songs water.” The event is already happened to be songs that we Gilbert says he wants to let his up the bus to be compatible for a next album. Gilbert said each about learning, about what I sold out. could do acoustic to.” fans know he appreciates them, crib for his baby boy, 5-month- album he’s put out has been a have learned, and kind of life Joining Gilbert in Cedar Also, just like last tour, Gil- which is why he values opportu- old Barrett Hardy-Clay. different chapter in his life. and love and the whole nine. Rapids will be opening acts bert’s show will include a pho- nities like meet and greets and “We just got this bus re- “The next chapter is shaping “I’m ready to get in the stu- Aaron Lewis and Josh Phillips. to gallery slideshow of him other personal experiences as his vamped, the bus we’re on right to be a recap of Amber and I, dio with this thing. We’ve been Ticket prices range from and his wife, Amber, during way of giving back. now,” he said. “We got the crib and bringing the little man in- writing our asses off, and we’re $35-$60. A range of VIP pack- “You Don’t Know Her Like I “We’re able to do the things set up in there, so we’ll see. I to the world and still trying to pretty close.” ages are available as well. Iowa City Park Road Bridge to close The Park Road Bridge will close for two months as part of the city’s flood-mitigation project on North Dubuque Street.

Iowa City released a new ect is a flood-mitigation ish the existing Park Road For now, Iowa City offi- May 28. More information on trians and drivers will also be update about Iowa City effort, which includes two Bridge, the release said. cials are still looking for the the bridge closing will not be posted once the information Gateway Project. Park Road major parts: one to elevate During the bridge closing, specific time for the bridge to released until May. is available. Bridge, which spans the Iowa Dubuque Street, the other the release said, Park Road close, but it will happen after Detour routes for pedes- — by Tian Liu River from Dubuque Street to one is to build a higher Park from Riverside Drive will still the City Park area, will close Road Bridge. remain open. Drivers can later this spring. According The closing will allow access both Upper City Park to the city press release, the workers to complete the con- and City Park Pool from the temporary closing will last struction on Dubuque Street west as usual, but there will approximately two months. and to connect both side be a temporary road for driv- The release stated the roads with the new bridge. ers to access Lower City Park Iowa City Gateway Proj- Workers will also demol- during the construction. Falbos set to reopen after sudden closing After closing unexpectedly nearly two weeks ago, Falbo Bros. Pizzeria plans to reopen this weekend under new management.

Falbo Bros. Pizzeria, 457 S. Gilbert St., is set to reopen with new manage- ment this weekend after being closed for nearly two weeks. Andrew Ahrens and Ad- am Brantman will take over the Iowa City and Coralville locations of the restaurant. The Iowa City restaurant @DAILY_IOWAN will continue to be leased from Apartments Near Campus. “Our goal is to open as soon as possible,” Ahrens said. “We hope to be fully open by this weekend.” The new owners will reach out to employees who worked at Falbos and try to bring them back. The new management will compen- sate for months when em- ployees were allegedly not paid, Ahrens said. “Everyone who has worked at Falbos will get paid,” he said. “We understand that there has been press cover- age and [various] allegations about employees not getting [paid],” he said. “We want to settle all that.” Ahrens and Brantman are Iowa City natives and grad- uated from the University of Iowa in 2007, Ahrens said. Ahrens has known the restaurant since he was young, and it is dear to him, he said. Former owner Barry Go- linvaux said in a previous interview that he was going through health issues that compromised his ability to run the restaurant.

— by Aadit Tambe 4A THE DAILY IOWAN | DAILY-IOWAN.COM | THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 Opinions POINT/COUNTERPOINT What should the U.S. do about Syria? Last week, the United States and its European allies launched air strikes on Syria. Two columnists debate the significance and efficacy of this action in the conflict.

two are Russia and China, of Syria much needed hope barely hanging on by a of the Assad regime, is al- which support Syria and — hope that the world will thread. ready strained, and Rus- Assad’s regime. When Pres- not turn a blind eye and will Even Defense Secretary sians won’t appreciate the ident Donald Trump made instead help them escape the James Mattis said, “We are continued strong-arming. the decision to strike Syria, atrocities that continue to oc- trying to stop the murder Between the president’s there is no doubt whether cur in their country. of innocent people, but on “Twitter diplomacy” and this was a factor he consid- The U.S. has the ability to a strategic level, it’s how the disconnect among him, ered. It is critical that the influence change anywhere do we keep this from esca- the Defense secretary and MICHELLE KUMAR U.N. stand against political on the globe. With great LUCEE LAURSEN lating out of control, if you the U.N. ambassador, our [email protected] regimes such as Syria’s that power comes great responsi- [email protected] get my drift, on that?” actions are alarming and hurt their own people. Be- bility. The U.S. has the ability The Syrian civil war cause not only embarrass- Airstrikes sent an cause the U.N. could not take to aid Syrians. Diplomacy must be is extremely complex be- ment but a security threat. important message a directly take a stance, it is Now, can you imagine prioritized cause of the many proxy Moreover, when citizens imperative that three of the having the power to help but wars within it. There are asked the government to do On April 13, the United five great powers do. deciding not to? I hope no Considering that we’ve so many agendas being something about Syria, we States, along with France Without air strikes, the peo- one can. People disagree on already sent missiles to pushed that if you make the meant taking in refugees and the United Kingdom, ple of Syria who are being at- whether sending missiles to Syria, and we can’t take wrong move, you could set and helping them, not drag- struck Syria with missiles in tacked by Assad are left with- deter Assad from attacking them back, we need to stop the whole region on fire. ging out a war that’s been a response to President As- out hope. Yes, in 2017 when again is the right way to aid arguing over the fact that The U.S. should not be the going on for seven years. If sad’s chemical attack. Since President Trump ordered mis- Syrians. But the real issue is it happened and focus on country that does that. At- we’re going to directly in- the air strike, people around siles to strike Syria, there was that people in Syria are being what’s next. Our next ap- tempting to be the world’s tervene in Syria, it should the globe have questioned if little to no long-term impact assaulted. Instead of protect- proach should not be more police again will just cause be in attempts to deesca- this was the right thing for on Assad’s ability to continue ing them, their government violence; we’ve proven our another vacuum of power, late the situation, not make the United States and its al- using chemical attacks. But is hunting them with no end point. Let’s use this mo- especially when history has it worse. It’s time for this lies to do. the people of Syria and Assad in sight. Yes, we can debate mentum to force diplomacy proven our tactics in the administration to actually It is important to note that himself knew that the U.S. what action is best to take, instead. Further air strikes Middle East haven’t always figure out its foreign pol- the U.S., France, and the UK would not stand for a political but not taking action in a and direct military inter- had the best results. icy and realize the world’s make up three of the five regime that severely hurts its humanitarian crisis such as vention will only further Our relationship with problems aren’t going to be U.N. great powers. The other people. This gives the people this one is unacceptable. destabilize a region that’s Russia, a strong backer solved with bombs.

COLUMN The danger of ‘a means to an end’ As pictures of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro become normalized enough to plaster photos to a window of Macbride Hall, it is evident that society is idolizing dictators as means of promoting a political philosophy.

Fidel Castro smiling are wel- fore, will be remembered in trary detention, short-term icans, idolized Castro and sequences of worshiping comed on campus, whereas hypocrisy, to say the least. imprisonment, freedom of his revolutionary tactics. If ruthless Marxists, Ameri- protests of the current U.S. According to Amnesty In- expression, political prison- alive today, he, too, would cans who display their love president are proudly orga- ternational, “Fidel Castro’s ers, travel restrictions, pris- praise leaders such as Gue- for these leaders do not nized and tolerated. Many achievements in improving on conditions, labor rights. vara, joining the many col- see how their adoration of supporters of the revolution- access to public services for There comes to price to pay lege students that ignorant- regimes are capable of in- aries cite their persistent at- millions of Cubans were when asking the govern- ly display their admiration fluencing the Chavezs and tempt to eliminate illiteracy tempered by a systemic re- ment to provide health care him on posters and through Maduros of tomorrow. MARINA JAIMES and inequalities in the world, pression of basic freedoms and education. Evidently, smiling photographs. If the road to hell is paved [email protected] no matter at what price. during his time in power.” the price is quite worth it to Venezuela is currently in with good intentions, we The life of Che Guevara, On the day of his death, those who live comfortably a humanitarian crisis after should look down upon Gue- Today, many harmless a strong opponent of cap- sounds of fireworks and outside of Cuba and cele- its socialist leaders translat- vara, Castro, and Chavez for college students risk being italism, is commemorat- tears of joy filled the streets brate the lives of two dan- ed their love for Castro-es- the crises they have brought unjustifiably called “Hitler” ed through selling goods of Miami, where exiles gerous men. que politics into reality for upon humanity in the name for expressing any view that with the militant’s face on and their family members Another admirer of Marx- their citizens. The country of progressivism. There deviates from the left end of T-shirts, mugs, and posters. rejoiced. Their freedoms ist governments was Hugo faces a shortage of food and comes a danger in idoliz- the political spectrum. The It’s ironic when those prais- meant more to them than Chavez, the former presi- medicine in addition to a ing leaders who caused so same accusers are ones that ing Guevara are also strong security, having fled the dent of Venezuela. Chavez power-hungry government. much misery. Their memo- promote Cuban socialism opponents of the Second 1959 Revolution for life in sought to nationalize Ven- Their current president, ries are not to be glorified or while ignoring the hundreds Amendment, as Guevara America. ezuela’s rich oil industry to Nicolas Maduro, happily welcomed but to be warned killed, jailed, or fleeing from used firing squads to impose Human Rights Watch cites implement a multitude of dances as riots erupt on the about if peace and tolerance the rule of evil dictators. a cruel regime over the peo- key issues facing Cuba be- social programs. He, just streets of Venezuela. Turn- is going to be promoted in Photos of Che Guevara and ple of Cuba. His life, there- cause Castro’s regime: arbi- like many privileged Amer- ing a blind eye to the con- the world.

COLUMN Motherhood as means of momentum in politics The increase of women in politics marks the increase of mothers in politics, and their grit, passion, and intention is astounding.

Not only are more women their way up the totem pole, running for governor have Well, I’m not man. I’m a mom, Regardless of political party running for office than ev- and it shows. released campaign videos in I’m a woman, and I want to be or passion for policy change, er in this midterm season, Having been more than which they are filmed breast- your next governor.” women are embracing moth- but those who are mothers a quarter century since the feeding their babies — one Not only are women who erhood in industries they are using their motherhood Year of the Woman, wom- of them being Kelda Roys, are running for office em- have been discouraged from as a means of qualification en still only make up 1 in 5 who is running in Wiscon- bracing their motherhood, doing so in. The strength, rather than allowing vot- elected officials on Capitol sin’s gubernatorial race. In but Sen. Tammy Duckworth, passion, and grit these wom- ers to see it as an excuse Hill. But that by no means is her video, she simply lifts her D-Ill., became the first sena- en grip with such purposeful TAYLOR NEWBY for elimination. For far too discouraging for the fierce sweater and lets her fussy tor to give birth while in of- promise fuels the fire of per- [email protected] long, mothers running for females who have signed up 4-month-old nurse as she fice. She has been pressing to sistence and change. office have been seen as soft, to run for the highest elected continues discussing a bill change a Senate prohibition This midterm season, Women have made a his- timid, and even weak. But offices this election cycle. she helped pass in the Wis- that bars children from the motherhood is not only mo- toric impact on the last year rather, their title as a moth- As of March, at least 575 consin Legislature. The bill floor, which, if the prohibi- mentum for movement in and a half through platforms er merits them to be seen women had declared their in- banned BPA, an alleged car- tion prevails, could prevent a policy change and a seat at such as the #MeToo Move- as even greater in power, tention to run for the Senate, cinogen, from baby bottles. breastfeeding mother’s vote. the political table, but moth- ment, Time’s Up, and now patience, and poise as they the House, or governor, more In another, Krish Vigna- The motivation for these erhood is also deeply, over- — more than ever — in their take on bolder positions. than ever before. And while rajah breastfeeds her baby as mothers is partially credited whelmingly monumental in persistence in running for of- Since 1992, the acclaimed campaigning calling for at- she discusses her race against to their position as a provid- the wholeness of women’s fice. There are record-break- “Year of the Woman” — tention, mothers have cradled Maryland’s Republican gover- er for their families, and they history — and should contin- ing numbers of women run- when more new women their children with candor nor, Larry Hogan. During the are able to use their mother- ue being championed with ning for office, stepping into were elected to Congress and courage in videos and ad- close of her campaign video, hood as momentum and even encouragement and empow- position to pioneer a place in than ever before — women vertisements. she calmly says, “Some say no explanation for certain stanc- erment as women seek lead- politics. And it is astounding. have climbed and fought Two Democratic women man can beat Larry Hogan. es they take on policies. ership roles.

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the Leathernecks took the lead. She sparked a single from not replicate her starter’s “I was ready to put Lauren ern Illinois won 2-1. SOFTBALL Head coach Marla Looper Angela Schmiederer, which performance, as her one in- in in the third inning, but we Doocy may have shined, CONTINUED FROM 6A finally found her answer to plated an Iowa run to tie the ning of work led to 2 Western didn’t want to have any run but Iowa’s poor offense Ira’s pitching on her bench. game and sent the game to Illinois hits and 1 earned run. support,” Looper said. “So I shadowed its star pitcher’s Brooke Rozier came to the extra innings. Doocy’s midweek, non-con- had to keep Doocy in as long performance. the seventh. With one out, first plate in the bottom of the Looper made another deci- ference work was planned to as I could. Unfortunately, we “Doocy threw a heck of a baseman Hailey Duwa turned seventh with two outs with sion that may have changed be cut earlier, but Iowa failed didn’t want to play defense in ballgame,” Looper said. “And on a high inside pitch and sent bases empty as a pinch hitter. the game. She pulled Doocy to provide the production that inning.” it’s unfortunate we can’t put it over the right field wall. Do- With her team down 1, Rozier and reached into her bullpen needed for its bullpen to take That run was the deciding any runs up to support her in ocy’s no-hit bid was ended and laced a double to left center. for Lauren Shaw. Shaw could over duties. factor in the game, as West- an outing like that.”

cidence. Growing up in Iowa tennis shape has been quite sen. “And arguably so, that’s court with her studies or per- the season is dwindling down, TENNIS City, Jensen was familiar difficult for the newly acquired the kind of results your going sonal life. which means so is her dream. CONTINUED FROM 6A Schmid, and the Hawkeye senior. Jensen has yet to get a to get when you haven’t been “The girls have all been so Nevertheless, Jensen is ready coach was Jensen’s first-ever win in either doubles or sin- preparing all year like the rest welcoming, it’s a really great to become a working adult as tennis coach back when she gles, going 0-2 with partner of the athletes. group of girls,” said Jensen. she plans to help people after last few weeks of the season as was just 5 years old. Montana Crawford and 0-5 in Nevertheless, the team has “And I just really enjoy getting graduation next month. players tried to get healthy,” “Just to be playing for Sasha singles play. But given her sit- rallied behind Jensen, under- to know them as individuals “I’m not entirely sure what Jensen said. “I never thought is really special thing to me uation, it’s not something that standing her circumstances and as teammates. I’m going to be doing or I’d be in this position, but I’m and just kind of my tennis ca- matters to her. and making her feel right at Although Jensen has had the where,” said Jensen. “But I grateful for the opportunity.” reer coming full circle is really “I was kind of just thrown home, whether that be help- last few couple of weeks to live hope to just be in a position to But this call, make no mis- neat,” said Jensen. into back on the court with lit- ing her on the court with her out her life long dream of play- help people in what ever area I take about it, wasn’t by coin- However, getting back in to tle preparation time,” said Jen- swing, or helping outside the ing tennis for the Hawkeyes, choose upon.”

lege to do the same. en’s team being ranked 34th the 4x100 and 4x400 relay “We are trending in the in the indoor season is just TRACK “To break these re- in the country, according to teams have done their part. right direction,” Iowa track “putting things together,” Big CONTINUED FROM 6A cords are amazing to me,” the U.S. Track and Field and “My expectations for the and field director Joey Woody Ten opponents should shiver Tausaga said. “It shows me Cross Country Association’s team are high,” Tausaga said. told Hawkeye Sports. “With at the thought of Tausaga im- that when I trust the process rankings. “I believe that it’s completely Laulauga, she is really start- proving any more. scene since she was in high I can achieve way more then In the field, Jahisha Thom- possible for [us] to continue ing to put things together This weekend the Iowa track school. At Mount Miguel what I realized.” as, who won the triple jump to improve our national rank- with two school records go- and field team travels to three High, she was all-state twice, Tausaga currently ranks and the long jump at the Big ings as a team.” ing into the last few weeks events in California, including a two-time athlete of the year, fifth in the country in the dis- Ten Indoor Championships, As the outdoor season before we go to the Big Ten the Bryan Clay Invitational in and team MVP. She also set cus and 18th in the shot put. is also a contributor to that comes to a close, Tausaga’s Championships.” Azusa, the Mt. SAC Relays in records in the shot put and Her marks in the two events ranking. On the track, Briana success is imperative for the If setting school records at Torrance, and the Beach Invi- discus before coming to col- have played a part in the wom- Guillory, Andrea Shine, and team to triumph as a whole. nearly every event beginning tational in Long Beach. THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 DAILY-IOWAN.COM Sports @DI_SPORTS_DESK

HAWKEYE UPDATES Iowa to play at Target Field Hawkeye baseball will travel to Minneapolis this weekend for a Big Ten series against No. 25 Minnesota, When is a 1-hitter but it won’t just be playing in any stadium. The teams are set to play at the home of the Minnesota Twins on Friday and Saturday before returning to Siebert Field, home of the Gophers, on April 22. not enough? Game 1 will now start at 4 p.m, instead of the scheduled 6:30 p.m., while the second game will start at 2 Iowa softball’s Allison Doocy is doing everything she can in the circle, but the team behind p.m. as planned. The game at Siebert her can’t seem to do their job. Field will start at 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Target Field box office for $8, and seating will be general admission for all ticket holders.

T&F AWARDS

Men’s Track • Devin Quinn, Illinois • Broke own Illinois Track and Field Stadium record with time of 10.11 in the 100 meters • Leads the Big Ten and ranks sixth in the nation in the 100 • Second Big Ten Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week honor of the season

Men’s Field — Ashmon Lucas, Purdue • Threw an NCAA•leading 62.91 meters in the discus • Set a personal record by 20•feet, 8•inches and broke Purdue school record by 11 feet, 8 inches • First Big Ten Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week honor of the season

Women’s Track — Katherine Receveur, Indiana • Ran personal record of 4:16.19 in 1,500•meter run at Tennessee Relays • Clocked second fastest time in school history, as well as the third fastest in the conference and sixth fastest in the nation

Field — Janae’ Moffitt, Purdue • Won high jump at Louisville Invitational and tying personal record with a jump of 1.82 meters • Leads Big Ten in high jump and David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan ranks fifth in the nation Iowa softball player Allison Doocy winds up to pitch against Western Illinois on Tuesday at Pearl Field. The Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes, 2-1. • Second Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week honor of career and first BY JAMES GEERDES These dominating pitching performances don’t come into the game with a 3.51 ERA — through of the season [email protected] always play out in Doocy’s favor, however. In 6.2 innings. Tuesday night’s matchup with Western Illinois, The Solon product returned to her home state When your final stat line consists of 7 innings Doocy’s electric stat line should have been what and carved up Iowa batters, forcing ground balls pitched, 1 hit, 1 earned run, 1 walk, 1 hit batter, Iowa fans remembered from their night at Pearl and fly-outs in her 8 innings of work. and 9 strikeouts, your team typically wins the Field. Iowa batters simply could not touch Ira. ballgame. She was robot-like throughout Tuesday night’s “We got to figure out what we know we can hit,” Iowa football’s spring game isn’t Unfortunately for starting pitcher Allison Doocy, matchup with Western Illinois. From the start, Looper said. “Right now, we cannot hit balls out of actually a game this year. It’s a Iowa softball is not typical. With its ace pitcher in the umpire’s zone was tight, but Doocy threaded the zone. We can hit a ball in the zone and we’re glorified practice without scoring, the circle, the team has competed with some of the each pitch. She threw 85 pitches throughout her 7 not doing a good job of finding that pitch. We seemingly like the open practices top programs in the nation. They’ve topped No. 8 Ar- innings, 62 of which were strikes. need to figure that out and be better in general.” the team held in West Des Moines in izona State, No. 14 Michigan, and No. 21 Baylor. Do- What Hawkeye fans will remember from Tues- Western Illinois finally got to Doocy in the top of years prior. ocy has been an asset to the team as she has pushed day night’s performance is a stagnant Hawkeye That’s disappointing. People need Iowa to the second-best ERA in the Big Ten. offense. Iowa was no-hit by Emily Ira — who had SEE SOFTBALL, 5A their fix of competitive football, es- pecially in the offseason. Eliminating the scoring lowers the appeal of the event and even makes it seem like it’s not as big of a deal to the casu- al fan. The entertainment value is severely decreased for those fans Dreams do come true Tausaga because touchdowns don’t actually mean anything and turnovers don’t mean as much. UI student Adrienne Jensen got a call from women’s tennis Because it’s just a practice, the head coach Sasha Schmid that changed her life forever. event’s star power is diminished, so leads Iowa it really doesn’t even have to take place in Kinnick Stadium. But we are still lucky. The “game” could be canceled like Wisconsin’s or Iowa State’s because from indoors of inclement weather. There should even be some sort of competition, as players are battling each other for spots on the depth chart. That counts for something, although there won’t be a winning team. to outdoors It’s a little upsetting that the main competition aspect was taken out, but in the end, football is football. Laulauga Tausaga has led Iowa Either way, this event is going to get me excited for the fall when games in the field all season. count and scoring actually happens. — Pete Ruden BY ANDREW DONLAN [email protected] QUOTE OF THE DAY Sophomore Laulauga Tausaga made an im- mediate impact for the Iowa track and field “First thing I try to team when she arrived on campus in 2016. She do is not get in that earned the Outstanding Freshman award and situation. That would was a first team All-American in 2017. be the first thing. Since then, she has cemented herself as one Second thing, I would of the most prolific field athletes in Iowa his- pray a little bit. tory. After her performance at ” LSU on April 7, she was named Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan the Big Ten Field Athlete of the — Iowa Iowa’s Adrienne Jensen hits a backhand against Ohio State at the Hawkeye Tennis Complex on March 25. The Buck- Week for the first time in her defensive eyes swept the doubles point and won the match, 6-1. career. coordinator At the Battle on the Bayou, BY CODY SMITH chapter of her life and begin a new one. she set two school records af- Phil Parker on [email protected] The door to her tennis career had, for the time Tausaga ter winning the shot put and defending a being, closed, as she transferred to the Univer- the discus, throwing marks of Hail Mary Iowa tennis player Adrienne Jensen has come sity of Iowa following her sophomore season at 16.31 meters and 58.86 meters, respectively. a long way from her freshman season. Drake, transitioning from student-athlete to full- The discus throw was a personal best for her, STAT OF THE DAY Entering college, Jensen was TennisRecruit- time student. Jensen declared as a psychology breaking her own record in the event. The shot ing’s top-ranked high school player in the state major with a possibility of transitioning into the put mark broke a record that had been in place Iowa softball pitcher of Iowa in 2014, and when from the moment she medical field. since 1992. Allison Doocy has started her her tennis career at Drake, she turned A year and a half later, Jensen was just grind- “I originally considered myself a discus throw- 165 strikeouts in heads early. ing on her studies and was mentally prepared to er, but I’m finding out I have other strengths,” 157.1 innings pitched. Receiving All-MVC No. 1 doubles honors and walk for graduation this upcoming May. But that Tausaga said. leading her team with 31 singles wins to go with all changed one evening when she got an unex- In the indoor season, Tausaga also set a school 21 doubles victories, Jensen was ready to take over pected call from head coach Sasha Schmid of the record in the weight throw, throwing a mark of the tennis world. That all changed during her women’s tennis team. 20.03 meters at the Big Ten Championships. sophomore season, when new coaching changes “Sasha contacted me and kind of told me that Tausaga, a Spring Valley, California, and nagging injuries kept her off the court. she was in need of someone to help step in for the native, has dominated the track and field strikeouts After coming to terms with herself and her 165 family, Jensen made the move to close the tennis SEE TENNIS, 5A SEE TRACK, 5A 80HOURS The weekend in arts & entertainment Thursday, April 19, 2018

The UI Theater Department will immerse audiences through intricate design and personified characters in its production ofA Midsummer Night’s Dream. BY RHIANA CHICKERING | [email protected]

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MUSIC • AREA 51 COMBO CONCERT, 7:30 P.M., VOXMAN STARK OPERA STUDIO • DEAD LARRY, 8 P.M., YACHT CLUB, 13 S. LINN • FREE KARAOKE, 9 P.M., BLUE MOOSE, 211 IOWA WORDS F R In the action-packed thriller Traffik, Brea (Paula Patton) and John (Omar Epps) • GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP: AN OBERMANN ID AY E are off for a romantic weekend in the mountains. Isolated at a remote estate, the CONVERSATION, 4 P.M., IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 123 , 11 EN P.M., FILMSC couple is surprised by the arrival of two friends, Darren (Laz Alonso) and Malia S. LINN • SCIENCE ON TAP: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, 5:30 P.M., (Roselyn Sanchez). Just when the weekend starts to get back on track, a violent HANCHER STANLEY CAFÉ biker gang turns up and begins to torment them. The foursome are forced to fight • EARTH MONTH LECTURE: SUSTAINABLE LIVING, 7 for their lives against the gang, which will stop at nothing to protect its secrets. P.M., 1650 UNIVERSITY CAPITOL CENTER The film is written and directed by Deon Taylor, and produced by Roxanne Avent, • LUIS ALBERTO URREA, 7 P.M., PRAIRIE LIGHTS, 15 S. Paula Patton, and Taylor. DUBUQUE MISCELLANEOUS I FEEL PRETTY DI • MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY ADULT ART NIGHT, 6 P.M., NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM BIOSPHERE DISCOVERY HUB

HAPPY FITS FRIDAY 04.20

FILM • ISLE OF DOGS, 3, 6:30, & 9 P.M., FILMSCENE • THE DEATH OF STALIN, 3:30, 6, & 8:30 P.M., FILMSCENE • CHEECH AND CHONG’S UP IN SMOKE, 11 P.M., FILMSCENE THEATER • EARS ON A BEATLE, 7:30 P.M., RIVERSIDE • A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, 8 P.M., E FR S THEATER BUILDING MABIE THEATER ID O AY MO , 7 P.M., BLUE MUSIC • JAZZ AFTER 5 WITH BOB WASHUT TRIO, 5 P.M., MILL, 120 E. BURLINGTON Amy Schumer is back in her next movie. In I feel Pretty, an ordinary woman who • HAPPY FITS, 7 P.M., BLUE MOOSE struggles with feelings of insecurity and inadequacy on a daily basis wakes from a • SHOCK TREATMENT, NIRVOMIT, AMERICAN fall believing she is suddenly the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. DOOKIE, 8 P.M., GABE’S, 330 E. WASHNGTON • KNIGHTS OF THE TURNTABLE, 9 P.M., MILL With this newfound confidence, she is empowered to live her life fearlessly and • FUTURE FRIDAY, 10 P.M., BLUE MOOSE flawlessly, but what will happen when she realizes her appearance never changed? • SOULSHAKE, 10 P.M., GABE’S The film stars Schumer, Michelle Williams, Emily Ratajkowski, Rory Scovel, Aidy • COCORDIAN, 10 P.M., GABE’S Bryant, Busy Philipps, Tom Hopper, Naomi Campbell, and Lauren Hutton and is directed by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein. TREA OCK TME — Joshua Balick SH NT SATURDAY 04.21 ALBUM PICK FILM • THE DEATH OF STALIN, 11 A.M., 3, 6, & Paramore’s Self-Titled 8:30 P.M., FILMSCENE In April 2013, Paramore released its self-titled album including • ISLE OF DOGS, 1:30, 4, 7, & 9:30 P.M., the hits “Ain’t it Fun,” “Still Into You,” and “Now.” The album broke FILMSCENE Paramore out of its more punk phase and brought it into the • HAROLD AND MAUDE, 11 P.M. mainstream lens. “Ain’t it Fun” has more than 139 million streams on Spotify. Prior to the album, the band only had one love song, “The Only THEATER FR ID S Exception.” However, self-titled was full of love songs but also had AY ABE • EARS ON A BEATLE, 7:30 P.M., RIVERSIDE FR , 8 P.M., G S a mix of others about growing up and getting through hard times. IDA BE • DAVID SEDARIS, 7 P.M., ENGLERT, 221 E. WASHINGTON Y 8 P.M., GA Since 2013, the band has released another album, Hard Times, • A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, 8 P.M., MABIE THEATER which continues the theme of its previous collection of songs. Paramore experimented with three interludes placed throughout the album, which adds a MUSIC fun and unique aspect to the record that isn’t typically seen. Each is approximately one minute long, yet the lyrics are meaningful, discussing vulnerabilities that are masked by a quirky ukulele • BLAKE RULES, 6 P.M., YACHT CLUB melody. They help move the album forward and track the emotions of the band as the beginning • THE NADAS, 8 P.M., MILL • EUFORQUESTRA, 8 P.M., GABE’S few songs revolve around growing up, whereas after “Interlude: Moving On,” the songs become • FREE BASS, 9 P.M., BLUE MOOSE TAP HOUSE more accepting of getting over the unfairness of the world. • TAILGATING FOR A FUNERAL- LIVE, 10 P.M., GABE’S • SEASAW, 10 P.M., YACHT CLUB TH O Song pick: “Interlude: Moving On” DEA F ST HE AL — by Natalie Betz T IN

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FILM LIT PICKS • E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL, 11 P.M., FILMSCENE • ISLE OF DOGS, 1:30 & 4:30 P.M., FILMSCENE • THE DEATH OF STALIN, 4 P.M., FILMSCENE LES BLANCS, BY LORAINE HAINSBERRY Les Blancs is a play written by Lorraine Hansberry, the first THEATER black female author to have a play performed on Broadway. Her S best-known work, A Raisin in the Sun, highlights the lives of black • EARS ON A BEATLE, 2 P.M., RIVERSIDE U N NE Americans living under racial segregation in Chicago. Les Blancs • A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, 2 P.M., MABIE THEATER DA E Y 4 SC débuted on Broadway on Nov. 15, 1970, and ran until Dec. 19 of • A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE GREEN ROOM: PROMPT FOR P.M., FILM that year. It was Hansberry’s last work, and she considered it her THE PLANET, 3 P.M., ENGLERT most important, because it depicts colonialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is her only play set in Africa, and it DI MISCELLANEOUS delves into black and African cultures, which came to be called the Black Aesthetic. • PUB QUIZ, 9 P.M., MILL

MUSIC THE BEAR AND THE NIGHTINGALE, BY KATHERINE ARDEN • MICHAEL BRAUHN, PERCUSSION, 3:30 P.M., 2400 VOXMAN Winter lasts most of the year at the edge of the Russian wilderness, • TREY HILL, SENIOR SAXOPHONE RECITAL, 3:30 P.M., 2451 and in the long nights, Vasilisa and her siblings love to gather by the VOXMAN fire to listen to their nurse’s fairy tales. Above all, Vasya loves the story • WIATT CARIVEAU, TUBA, 7:30 P.M., VOXMAN RECITAL HALL of Frost, the blue-eyed winter demon. Wise Russians fear him, for • LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT, 7:30 P.M., VOXMAN he claims unwary souls, and they honor the spirits that protect their CONCERT HALL homes from evil. • MISUNDERSTOOD, THEIR ACCOMPLICES,9 P.M., GABE’S Then Vasya’s widowed father brings home a new wife from Moscow. Fiercely devout, Vasya’s stepmother forbids her family from honoring their household spirits, but Vasya fears what this may bring. And indeed, misfortune begins to stalk the village. As the village’s defenses weaken and evil from the forest creeps nearer, Vasilisa must call upon dangerous gifts she has long concealed — to protect her family from a threat sprung to life from her nurse’s most frightening tales.

— by Claire Dietz THE DAILY IOWAN | DAILY-IOWAN.COM | THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 80 HOURS 3B guage is what differentiates a specific actors on stage to an- MIDSUMMER his plays from the rest, but alyze their movements, because CONTINUED FROM FRONT audiences should not feel not one person can watch the overwhelmed when attending movements of six characters on the performance. a stage at once. Lights glimmering like a star- The artistic team aimed to Paul Kalina, a University ry night shine through strings of make Shakespeare’s work more of Iowa associate professor of cloth draped above a derelict the- accessible to the public by refin- movement studies, coached ater set with exposed brick and ing complex portions of the text the student actors to perfect shiplap. Each color of light cor- and setting the play in the 1920s, their actions as they rehearsed. responds with the moods of the centuries after the play’s original Whether the movements in- characters — moments of anger creation in the late-1500s. cluded flirtatiously playing with in an unforgiving red, green “In A Midsummer Night’s a lover’s tie to running to a dif- in bouts of jealousy, and ro- Dream, there is a lot of beau- ferent area of the stage during mance in a dream-like state of tiful and famous language, so a heated fight, each movement blue and purple. As the Moon we didn’t want to cut it all, but became essential in exposing gleams and a light fog appears we want to make sure the expe- the characters’ emotions. To accommodate such vigor- ous movement, costumes were ‘Faith is a big topic in this play, [posing the expertly created by costume designer Catherine Parrott in question] “Are you going to be faithful to the collaboration with fabric buyers person you pledge your love to?” ’ in New York. The picturesque costumes twirled with the char- — Catie Councell, Hippolyta/Titania acters and enabled them to run without tripping, while also au- Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan beyond the distant forest, the rience is focused on the [vivid thenticating the time period and Randryck Lewis performs during a dress rehearsal for A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Mabie Theater on Monday. lights reflect off the wooden plot], so [the audience] doesn’t distinguishing social classes. floor of the theater, immersing get lost in speeches [difficult Parrott also needed to de- pre-show in which the charac- the company, [and] their role in everything, so we’ve been doing characters and audience mem- to interpret],” said dramaturg termine how to create a cos- ters prep for the first act as if they the company.” testing with [luminous] hand- bers in a wistful dream. and assistant director Morgan tume to best portraying the just arrived at Mabie Theater. Both the characters in the Wild held moons, [which we will] This weekend at Mabie The- Grambo. “As we cleaned the actor who turns into an ass, These characters are not only Rose Players and Midsummer then project onto the LED wall.” ater, Shakespeare’s A Midsum- text, we tried to remove [com- one of the humorous mo- those from Midsummer, they al- will speak to the audience and What began as an other- mer Night’s Dream will illustrate plex language] and references, ments in Midsummer. so form the Wild Rose Players, a roam through the aisles among wise empty rehearsal room the wonderment, the pain, and [for which] somebody would “It’s funny,” said stage man- company within the production theater seats, humanizing the with a carpeted floor marked the complications of love as it have to pull out an annotated ager Ellen Kane. “There’s phys- that helps the actors make con- characters and incorporating with Scotch tape to mirror the evolves into disarray when the script to understand.” ical comedy [enacted in the nections with the characters in viewers into the production. Mabie stage setup and inspi- world seems out of sync as a per- The actors even conducted characters’ motions], and it’s the play by creating a fictional Audiences will be also en- ration boards of costume and son lusts after someone who is in conversations during which they also in the text.” back story for themselves. grossed in the performance as lighting design ideas scattered love with someone else. interpreted what their charac- Some of the comical moments During the early production they witness sound effects, such around the walls soon evolved “[The play considers] what ters were truly saying. are subtle, while others are obvi- stages, a poster titled “The Wild as magic spells being created into a captivating production happens when loyalty is called Councell used an Oxford ous, but all of the play’s humor Rose Players” hung on the wall, live with musical instruments wrapped in humor, thrill, tur- into question,” said actor and English Dictionary on every elicited laughs from the design- depicting each cast member’s such as chimes. moil, and anticipation. graduate student Catie Coun- word, emphasizing how im- ers on location during the tech fictitious back story. To even further transport “[I’m anxious] to see how cell, who plays Hippolyta and portant it was for her to un- rehearsals later in the semester. “[They] have [their] charac- audience members into the [the design elements] works Titania — two roles often played derstand what her character is Hearing the laughs from ter in A Midsummer Night’s magical world, a LED wall with the magic,” McElroy by the same person because both saying while also incorporat- will also be used for the first said. “Just seeing it all to- characters are powerful women ing movement into her acting. time in two years at the The- gether in real life and not on in a relationship with men who “With Shakespeare, the lan- ‘In this production, we are focusing on the ater Department. paper or on the computer is are also powerful. Hippolyta is guage is everything, so what I “We are trying to incorporate just really [exciting].” Queen of the Amazons and en- realized with this production Moon a lot. The Moon is the magical element [the LED wall] to be as realistic A Midsummer Night’s gaged to Theseus, the duke of is to put [movement] on top of that oversees everything.’ as possible [when illustrating] Dream will mystically carry Athens. Whereas Titania is the the language,” she said. “Titania the magical world we are trying people into a new world they Queen of the Fairies and wife of speaks in a lot of imagery and — Ryan McElroy, assistant lighting designer to create,” said assistant light- can encounter with others Oberon, the King of the Fairies. poetic language about the world ing designer Ryan McElroy, through intricate designs and “[Titania is] aware that around her, but the world of cha- the design team helped the Dream, but [they] also have who is also one of the many un- integrative experience. Oberon is cheating on [her],” os around her [also] describes artistic team determine which [their] ‘Wild Rose’ character, dergraduates in the production. Councell said. “Faith is a big her interior landscape, so it’s elements audiences would [who represents] who [they] are “An LED wall just [transports] topic in this play, [posing the very important to me to get in- find humorous. [in the production] and what people into that world.” EVENT INFO question] ‘Are you going to be to character by being specific During the production your relationship is with every- Stage props integrated faithful to the person you pledge about not only the images I am process, the cast and artistic one in the company, so [it’s] kind alongside the LED wall will Where: Theater Building your love to?’ ” speaking about but [also] how team placed the audience in of a double-layered play within also play a major role in im- Mabie Theater As chaos escalates, the ambi- they affect me physically, vocal- the forefront of their minds, a play,” Kane said. “[The poster] mersing the audience into the ance intensifies while the play ly, and emotionally.” seeking to mesmerize and was where they could write out magical world. When: Friday-April 28 uniquely explores romance with In Midsummer, nonverbal engage with the audience what their name was in this com- “In this production, we are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday magic, dreams, a stunning set, actions are just as vital as the during the performance. pany, their relationships with focusing on the Moon a lot,” 2 p.m. Sunday and charming language. Of verse. During the production, Before the play begins, the other characters, their back story, McElroy said. “The Moon is the Cost: $5-$20 course, Shakespeare’s lan- people were assigned to watch cast will perform a 15-minute how long [they] have been with magical element that oversees 4B 80 HOURS THE DAILY IOWAN | DAILY-IOWAN.COM | THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 Lamar stirs up Pulitzer history Kendrick Lamar’s recent Pulitzer Prize marks a monumental moment for the music industry.

BY RHIANA CHICKERING Prize since the Pulitzer song collection unified by its watched these juries at [email protected] board began considering vernacular authenticity and work. They take seriously music in 1943. rhythmic dynamism that of- every bit of work they con- On Monday, Pulitzer Ad- Released in April 2017, La- fers affecting vignettes cap- sider,” Canedy said. “In this ministrator Dana Canedy, mar’s fourth studio album, turing the complexity of mod- case, they were considering who is also a Pulitzer winner DAMN., captures the core of ern African-American life.” a piece of music they felt in journalism, announced what life was like for Lamar Comprising music schol- had hip-hop influences, and that Kendrick Lamar had as he grew up defending him- ars, critics, composers, and [they questioned], ‘Well if won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize self from his surroundings. musicians, the jury takes the we’re considering a piece of in music. Throughout the album, he selection process seriously, music that has hip-hop in- The rap phenomenon raps ruthlessly and passion- reported Canedy in an inter- fluences, why aren’t we con- has captivated crowds ately, making listeners ques- view with Billboard. sidering hip-hop?’ ” with his immense story- tion if he even takes a breath Even though the board’s se- During the process, another telling talent through his between verses. In conjunc- lection meeting is held over a juror recommended Lamar’s verse. Now, he has become tion with Lamar’s rapping, two-day period, the jurors are DAMN. for consideration. not only the first rap art- strong beats and mesmeric listening to music throughout “Right then, they decided ist but also the first non- rhythms permeate the music. the summer and fall prior to to listen to the entire album jazz and non-classical The Pulitzer jurors de- deliberating with each other. and decided, ‘This is it,’ ” musician to win a Pulitzer clared DAMN. a “virtuosic “You’d be amazed if you Canedy said. Contributed Opera alumnus sings back to campus

Kyle Ketelsen realized his vision of becoming an opera singer at the UI. Now, he sings with the world’s leading orchestras.

BY SARAH STORTZ because of its versatility. Within the past year, think we would be a whole jor with a scholarship. “He has the most gor- [email protected] “It’s an art form that com- Ketelsen has worked for lot better off,” Ketelsen “Clearly, he was a young geous baritone voice,” Eber- bines every other art form,” the Metropolitan Opera said. “One thing that’s re- singer with exceptional le said. “Our students have Coming back to where he said. “If you go to an in New York, Opernhaus ally beautiful is seeing just promise,” McCoy wrote in loved the alumni who have he learned his fundamental opera, you can experience Zürich in Switzerland, and how [my kids] accept for- an email to The Daily Iowan. been coming here. With the skills, opera singer Kyle Ke- dance, visual art, acting, the Théâtre des Champs- eign people, languages, and McCoy currently acts as chance of asking how his ca- telsen will perform a vocal and music.” Élysées in culture. That’s just the nat- Ketelsen’s voice teacher. reer has developed, it would concert in the Voxman Re- After receiving a Bach- Paris. Other ural state of humans, they “Kyle’s voice has great be a wonderful opportunity cital Hall on April 23. Addi- elor of Music in 1995, Ke- destinations just accept. As adults, that’s depth and color, and he for them.” tionally, he will have a Q&A telsen furthered his studies have includ- something we can take from sings with extraordinarily Ketelsen said he views it session earlier in the day. at the Indiana Universi- ed Birming- kids.” expressive musicality and as an honor to be invited Growing up in a musical ty-Bloomington, describing ham’s Town Scott McCoy, an Ohio communication,” McCoy back. family, singing has long the environment as having Hall, Amster- State University professor said. “I had the great plea- “It’s one of those mile- been a part of Ketelsen’s “facilities that many opera Ketelsen dam’s Royal of voice, used to be a faculty sure to engage Kyle as the stones to come back to your life. He typically delved companies would be jealous Concertge- member in the UI School of bass soloist for a perfor- alma mater to perform,” he into classical music, but of.” bouw, London’s Barbican Music, remembers Ketelsen mance of Verdi’s Requiem I said. his introduction to opera Immediately following Centre, and New York’s as a student. conducted a few years ago. came when his mother in- his graduation, he saw that Carnegie Hall. McCoy said Ketelsen was His moving performance is troduced him to an album he could travel around the Ketelsen said the biggest initially interested in tak- among my most memorable EVENT INFO called The Movies Go to the world singing for a living. reward in his career is ex- ing voice lesson at the mu- musical experiences.” When: 7:30 p.m. April 23 Opera, which featured op- “I felt like a collegiate ath- ploring the vast number of sic school for fun, which UI voice Professor Kath- eratic melodies that he rec- lete who had the option to countries, especially when required an audition. How- erine Eberle said she invit- Where: Voxman Recital Hall ognized in film. go pro, and I did,” Ketelsen he does it with his family. ever, his audition was so ed Ketelsen as a part of the Cost: Free Ketelsen said he deeply said. “I never looked back, “If more people have the strong that he immediately music school’s Guest Artist appreciates operatic music and I’m here after 19 years.” opportunity to travel, I was admitted as a voice ma- Alumni Concert Series. THE DAILY IOWAN | DAILY-IOWAN.COM | THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 80 HOURS 5B First Iowa City drag-king pageant cakewalks into town On Friday, Iowa City Pride and Lesbians of Iowa are holding the first Mister Iowa City Pageant and Showcase. It will feature new and veteran local drag kings competing for a variety of titles.

BY ELLY WOODS that would include everyone. “It’s an exciting new type have previously received lit- current Mister Studio 13, well as the 48th-Annual Pride [email protected] “We hope to draw in and of pageant, with a represen- tle recognition. Ronnie Bell, and the current Parade will occur June 16 in serve a wider portion of the tational judging panel and a “This is so much more than Miss Gay Iowa City, Holly- downtown Iowa City. The Six new and veteran drag community — our LGBTQIA+ focus on inclusion and en- a pageant,” Ashlee Coffman, wood Hope. parade will include perfor- kings from around the area — community, as well as our couragement of diversity in a Lesbians of Iowa leader “It’s an exciting new type mances from both national will come together for the allies,” Ellis said in an email drag,” Lover said in an email said in a press release. “It’s of pageant, with a represen- and local performers. first Mister Iowa City Pag- to The Daily Iowan. “Trum- to The Daily Iowan. an opportunity for those who tational judging panel and a Admission is a donation eant and Showcase on Friday pet Blossom allowing us to Most popular drag has tra- haven’t felt represented ful- focus on inclusion and en- that will go to benefit Io- at 7 p.m. The event will take use its space for this event, ditionally included presenta- ly by Pride to stand up and couragement of diversity in wa City Pride, an organi- place in Trumpet Blossom along with the show time of 7 tion of femininity by those say, ‘Hey, here I am.’ We are drag,” Lover said in an email zation whose mission is to Café, 310 E. Prentiss St., and p.m., allows for a broader au- who identify as male, non-bi- elated to present that to our to The Daily Iowan. increase positive visibility of is being put on by Iowa City dience, including the great- nary, or trans. The Mister community.” Awards will be given out LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Pride in conjunction with est underserved community: Iowa City pageant will serve Franky D. Lover, local drag in the following categories: community. They host many Lesbians of Iowa. LGBTQIA+ youth.” an underrepresented group, king and founder of I.C. most endearing, most enter- events that allow LGBTQIA+ Cassie Ellis, the secretary Franky D. Lover, local drag and portray masculinity by Kings, Iowa City’s local drag taining, most enthusiastic, members to network and of Iowa City Pride and Les- king and founder of I.C. those who may identify as king troupe, will be one of most brave, crowd favorite, communicate. Lesbians of bians of Iowa leader, said the Kings, Iowa City’s local drag- non-binary, trans, or fe- the judges at the showcase. and overall winner. The win- Iowa is a group that acts as group members were excited king troupe, will be one of male. The goal of the show is Franky will give a guest per- ner will get the opportunity a safe space online for those to be able to have an event the judges at the showcase. to give a stage to those who formance, along with the to perform at Studio 13, as who are queer. Circa serves up two shows at Hancher Coming all the way from Australia, acrobats will demonstrate how to create a circus solely through body contact.

BY SARAH STORTZ al audiences since its begin- for media relations at the contemporary circus, and in-town residency for the the two events but have dif- [email protected] nings in 2004. National Endowment for the presenting free workshops to Circa members. ferent experiences.” Its first Hancher perfor- Arts, said there’s a citizens’ a variety of constituents. Circa will have sever- Iowa City residents will Wearing skintight move- mance, Carnival of the An- panel that reviews submitted “Hancher has a success- al mini-performances and enjoy seeing an act that they ment apparel and strikingly imals, will be a multimedia application by grant hopefuls ful record in presenting workshops all throughout Io- would not typically see other- pale makeup, the members reimagining of composer Ca- wishing for support. high-quality performances wa City, she said, including wise, she said. of Circa rely solely on work- mille Saint-Saëns’s suite of “It’s a competition for as well as engaging the com- the Senior Center, elementa- “The artists are coming all ing with each others’ bodies the same name, using a more funding that all of grantees munity through residencies,” ry schools, and the University the way from Australia, and to create the visualization of a traditional circus aesthetic go through,” Hutter said. Iowa Arts Council Adminis- of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. I think it’s always exciting a circus visit. and aiming for all ages. “The criteria for judging are trator Matthew Harris wrote “We like to make sure to see international artists,” Taking its unique style Its second performance, artistic excellence and artis- in an email to The Daily Io- that we spread out the resi- James said. influenced by contemporary Opus, will feature 14 acrobat- tic merit.” wan. “The Circa program will dency as much as possible,” circus, the acrobats will head ics and the Debussy String Similarly, the Iowa Arts encourage and develop ap- James said. EVENT INFO to Hancher to perform two Quartet playing the music of Council’s citizen review preciation for contemporary In terms of the perfor- distinct acts Saturday at 2 composer Dmitri Shostakov- panel approved a $10,000 circus arts and classical mu- mance, James praised Circa’s Carnival of the Animals p.m. and April 25 at 7:30 p.m. ich, possessing a much more Arts Project grant for the sic, and our citizen review ability to convey starkly dif- According to its website, grand and epic tone. program. panel appreciated how the ferent themes in the circus, When: 2 & 7:30 p.m. Saturday Circa is described as one of The ensemble’s visit to The panel approved fund- university campus and wider along with the chemistry the Opus the world’s leading perfor- Hancher is supported by ing because of the program’s community, including K-12 members maintain while mance companies. Based the Iowa Arts Council and several goals, including fos- students, can engage with working together. When: 7:30 p.m. April 25 in Brisbane, Australia, the the National Endowment tering a cultural exchange the programming.” “[The two shows are] both Where: Hancher company of circus artists for the Arts. between Australians and Io- Hancher Education Man- acrobatics, but they go in has traveled to 39 countries Victoria Hutter, the assis- wa residents, developing a ager Micah Ariel James was different directions,” she Cost: $10-$45 to perform for multination- tant director of public affairs deeper understanding of the responsible for providing an said. “A person could go to 6B 80 HOURS THE DAILY IOWAN | DAILY-IOWAN.COM | THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 Awful Purdies has over a decade of music Iowa City quintet Awful Purdies heads to Big Grove as part of the brewery’s free shows, which hope to engage with Iowa City. BY MATTHEW KINNEY city for the project. [email protected] The band released a mu- sic video in late 2017 in Iowa City quintet Awful collaboration with the Sus- Purdies celebrated their tainable Iowa Land Trust to 10th anniversary as a band raise awareness about the in 2016, now they have a free ongoing loss of Iowa farm- performance at Big Grove land to development and Brewery, 1225 S Gilbert St, the challenges new farmers at 9 p.m. on April 27. The face, while also showcasing performance will be one of SILT’s effort to protect the many that the band will play land and support a new gen- around the Iowa City area in eration of farmers. the next few months. The band members are Awful Purdies consists of active participants in the five multi-instrumentalist Iowa City area, with many women who take turns as side avenues pursued. Mar- lead singer and songwrit- cy Rosenbaum, who plays er. The unique structure mandolin, guitar, and bass, of the band and the versa- teaches at the University tility of each band member of Iowa. Cellist Katie Senn allows the group to fluctu- directed high-school and ate between many styles of middle-school orchestra in music, from rock-a-billy to Cedar Rapids for 10 years. Contributed

‘The unique structure of the band and the versa- tility of each band member allows the group to fluctuate between many styles of music, from rock-a-billy to Motown.’

Motown. Katie Roche, xylophone and While all five members accordion player, is the de- of the band take turns sing- velopment director at the @DAILY_IOWAN ing lead vocals and writing Englert and is also the lead songs, each member of the vocalist for a 1920s jazz band plays her own instru- group called the Dandelion ment. The rich folk sound Stompers, which frequently that the band produces plays at the Clinton Street comes as a result of this Social Club. musical diversity which in- The band can also be seen cludes cello, accordion, ban- at the Iowa City Arts Fest jo, mandolin, and guitar. Main Stage at 2 p.m. June 2 The past few years have and at the Mill, 120 E. Burl- @THEDAILYIOWAN been busy for the Awful ington St., at 11 a.m. July 29. Purdies, with numerous music videos, projects, and collaborations being released. In 2012, as a part EVENT INFO of the Englert’s 100th anni- versary, Awful Purdies was featured on a collaborative When: 9 p.m. April 27 album titled the Iowa City Song Project. The album was Where: Big Grove, 1225 S. Gilbert a collaborative effort to support local artists, with Cost: Free @THEDAILYIOWAN 31 Iowan musicians and bands commissioned to write songs inspired by the THE DAILY IOWAN | DAILY-IOWAN.COM | THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 80 HOURS 7B Taking real life for a ride, one laugh at a time In an edgy, snarky time in the comedy universe, Pete Lee keeps it ‘real.’ The Midwesterner holds tight to his roots in his performances and success. BY JOSHUA BALICKI Wisconsin was influential in 2005, Lee moved to Manhat- dling were masters at deliver- are approaching a subject ing someone else’s words and [email protected] shaping his persona. tan to pursue comedy full- ing “kind, joyful comedy that with a kind-hearted point of making them seen like your “You adopt the personalities time. He was able to keep was self-depreciating,” Lee view, and you are discussing own feelings.” Pete Lee is the kind of per- of people around you,” Lee said. his Midwestern values while said. ““Most of my humor is it intelligently through humor, He prides himself on his former who prefers to keep his “I had this fun, jovial Oktober- building the resilience need- self-deprecating — I’m going you are actually helping people live performances, saying as a Midwestern accent front and fest type of personality that was ed to thrive in the cutthroat over my follies from the previ- who do not agree with you un- comedian “the real drug that center in his performances in- instilled in me from growing entertainment business. ous day.” derstand it.” drives me to get up on stage is stead of trying to hide it. up in Wisconsin.” “In New York, it is the surviv- Recently, the comedy main- After finishing as a semifi- the new comedy I want to try Lee will perform at the IMU As a freshman at the Univer- al of the fittest, whereas in the stream has promoted edgy and nalist on NBC’s “Last Comic out — I want to see if my new at 10 p.m. today. It will be his sity of Minnesota, his room- Midwest its health by neigh- provocative humor, which is Standing,” Lee began to pursue thing gets a laugh,” he said. “I fourth time at the University of mate kept telling him that he bor,” Lee said. “It took a while the exact opposite of his act. Lee an acting career culminating am always giving the audience Iowa, and he said the crowds at was funny and needed to pur- to get used to that. I felt like it studied the joke techniques and with appearances on CBS’s “As energy and receiving it.” his previous shows were “so in- sue standup. His roommate was personality boot camp for patterns of delivery of these co- The World Turns” and VH1’s telligent and fun.” wrote down all of the one-liners me. I to New York instead of LA medians and does the inverse. “Best Week Ever,” among oth- In May 2017, Lee became Lee conjured up at dinner in because I knew I needed to get Real-life experience is at ers. Lee continues to study act- EVENT INFO the first comedian to receive the cafeteria. At the end of the a little bit tougher.” the essence of his comedy. ing — a craft crucial to honing a standing ovation on “The year, his roommate gave Lee After performing numerous Lee does not shy away from his skills as a live performer. When: 10 p.m. today Tonight Show Starring Jim- the notebook full of jokes. shows a night in various ven- incorporating controversial “In standup, you are using my Fallon.” Lee made another It took Lee two years to find ues around New York City, Lee topics into his routine, saying your own words, so it comes Where: IMU successful appearance on the the courage to make his stand- became a regular at the historic he is constantly rooting for out of your own heart,” Lee show in January, ad libbing up up début at the historic Ac- Comedy Cellar. The club holds a the “underdog.” said. “When you are reading Cost: Free four different one-liners over me Comedy venue. Lee said brunch every Sunday for come- “Humor needs to have the from a script, you do not nec- the course of his set. After his Acme was influential in his dians in the New York circuit, freedom to be able to look at essary internalize it the same performance, Fallon invited early comedy career because it he said. He calls this weekly everything,” Lee said. “If you way. It really is a trick of tak- Lee to sit down next to his desk, fostered a, “supportive yet com- event “Easter for comedians.” which is a coveted tradition petitive comedy community.” Lee recalled one Sunday, that dates back to the Johnny At Acme, Lee socialized regu- David Chappelle leaned across Carson years. larly with comedy great Mitch the table and asked him to pass “Instead of feeling nervous Hedberg before the comedi- the orange juice — a moment behind the curtain, this time I an’s death. Nick Swardson he cherishes. Apart from Sun- felt excited. From the second saw Lee perform at Acme and day brunches, Comedy Cellar I got out there this last time, I afforded him the opportunity also holds new joke night on felt the happiest that I have ev- to make guest appearances on Mondays and Thursdays every er felt in my life,” Lee said. “It is his live shows. week. Comedians perform six interesting being on that stage, “There is no school for minutes of new material. Lee because you stand on the gold comedy … you just learn from said this challenged him to four leaf clover that Jimmy has each other, so the coolest write efficiently and take risks. on the floor that Jimmy stands thing was to be in that scene Early in his career, he spent on every night.” and learn from some of the more than three hours a day Raised in Janesville, Wis- greats,” Lee said. writing down new content. consin, Lee incorporates his Shortly after making his That rigorous process was nec- Midwestern accent into his television début on Comedy essary in helping him break act. His upbringing in rural Central’s “Premium Blend” in down his personal comedic process. He is now able to ob- serve something in his daily life and explore its comedic value on stage — a form of improvi- sation that produces laughs. “[Writing] that way makes touring more fun because I al- ways have fresh material that I am mixing in,” Lee said. “When people come see me, they can sense that energy that I want to be there.” He referenced Ellen DeGe- neres and Garry Shandling as two of his early influences. At the peak of their standup Contributed careers, DeGeneres and Shan- 8B THE DAILY IOWAN | DAILY-IOWAN.COM | THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018