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What If I Don’t Drink: Social Dilemmas

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Sophia
It’s no secret that drinking exists Iowa City, as it does in most places. If this is your thing, it can be super exciting! Going out with new friends, trying out the new bars, all good times (at 21+ of course). But what if you can’t/don’t drink? You’re not alone! Many people, for whatever their reasons may be, choose not to drink, even after turning 21. What can you do instead? Go to the bar ...
Siddhi

Feeling Homesick

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Siddhi
This week marks the halfway point of the semester, and I have been feeling a lot of things: tired, amused, overwhelmed, and cold. One feeling has made its presence very clear: homesickness. When I get up in the morning, I miss waking up to the sight of my dog wagging her tail. While eating breakfast, I think of the steaming, hot idlis and chai my dad would frequently make before school. I regularly call home, ...
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Fall Iowa City Activities

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Shuchita Poddar
The leaves are falling, football season is in full swing, and the temperature is ping-ponging from 40 to 80 degrees—it’s fall in Iowa. Luckily, even if it’s a chilly season, it’s far from a boring one! Here are five things you can do in Iowa City during fall. Shop Downtown New to campus? The Downtown Shop Crawl is a great way to get to know stores around Iowa City! Stop at the Downtown District office ...

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