The Empowering and Hilarious Show Every Woman Needs to Watch

If you don’t already have an Amazon Prime account, you need to get one just for this show. Amazon prime’s original TV show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel took home eight Emmy awards. If that doesn’t prove it’s a must-see, keep reading to find out why it should be at the top of your to watch list. … Read moreThe Empowering and Hilarious Show Every Woman Needs to Watch

More than a Mask: Makeup to Empower and Express

Twitter has taken to countless posts of men claiming women don’t need to wear makeup for their boyfriends or when they go out because their natural beauty is enough. I believe natural beauty is better than caking makeup on your face… — Ronnie Banks (@iamronniebanks) November 27, 2012 Fuck that. I know, I know. These … Read moreMore than a Mask: Makeup to Empower and Express

How to Embrace Fall Before It’s Gone

Fall in the Midwest simply cannot be beat. Colorful leaves falling from trees, the smell of bonfires wafting through the crisp air, Saturdays filled with football and steaming bowls of chili are the epitome of comfort. But it always seems to come and go in the blink of an eye. Before we know it, we’ll … Read moreHow to Embrace Fall Before It’s Gone

Witching Hour: Sounds of Commanders, Younger, Here Lies Man

What do you get when you mix groove-infused punk, femme art rock, and African rhythm? A genre-bending musical experience full of experimental sounds and bewitching performances!   Last Friday night, three very different bands took to Gabe’s upstairs stage, shaking the fairy-lighted ceiling with their completely individual sounds. As a part of this year’s Witching Hour … Read moreWitching Hour: Sounds of Commanders, Younger, Here Lies Man

The Life of a University of Iowa Dancer

During the weekends, you can find dancing all over downtown Iowa City. I mean, who doesn’t love dancing off a stressful week with a night filled with friends? But some dancers, like Sarah Skilling, find themselves at a different kind of “barre” during the week. Skilling is a second-year dance major at the University of … Read moreThe Life of a University of Iowa Dancer

Who’s The “Mom Friend” of Your Girl Group?

It’s clear when you become a mom. People shower you balloons and flowers to help welcome you into the new world you have entered. But what about when you become the mom friend? Maybe it happens in one great moment of “momness” as you’re holding your crying roommate–or someone you just met.  Maybe you’ve developed … Read moreWho’s The “Mom Friend” of Your Girl Group?

If You Love ‘The Bachelor’ You’ll Love These 5 Podcasts

Obsessed with all things Bachelor, Bachelorette, and Bachelor in Paradise? Same. As a loyal member of Bachelor Nation, I love following past contestants on Instagram and fangirling over their hot bromances and fashionable girl gangs. But there’s no better way to feel in-the-know than by listening to unfiltered conversations between Bachelor alum. These five podcasts make … Read moreIf You Love ‘The Bachelor’ You’ll Love These 5 Podcasts

Devin Francis: Homecoming Warrior

Devin Francis executive director on the Homecoming Council sat in the low lighting of the Student Organization Office Suite among one of the clusters of students collaborating to bring the University of Iowa’s 106th annual Homecoming Week to fruition. Her welcoming and vibrant personality immediately set people at ease and created a great environment for the other students. Angie Benda director of operations … Read moreDevin Francis: Homecoming Warrior