Meria Ivy

Meria Ivy is a junior at the University of Iowa, studying journalism and art. Currently, she is an editor and writer for VERVE Magazine. She is also a photographer for Fools Magazine. Talk to her about ice cream, music and art.

IC Climate Strikers Initiate Roving Strikes Following Visit From Greta Thunberg

A buzzing crowd awash with bright colors and handmade signs awaited 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg at the Iowa City climate strike on Friday, November 29. The young activist who is known for fighting for sustainability and only traveling in environmentally friendly transportation arrived in a Tesla to an uproarious greeting. She reached national acclaim earlier … Read moreIC Climate Strikers Initiate Roving Strikes Following Visit From Greta Thunberg

Witching Hour and a Mesmerizing Experience

The Concert Witching Hour is a festival that brings creatives from different fields and mediums together to explore their creativity, present new work and connect with other artists and academics. Ella Williams of Squirrel Flower gave a performance that exemplified those values when she opened for Julie Byrne at the Mill on a Friday night. … Read moreWitching Hour and a Mesmerizing Experience

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

Spring Semester as Told by ‘New Girl’

‘New Girl’ is a quirky sitcom with a group of fun and relatable characters, who can lift the spirits of even the most downtrodden from the fiery pits of hell that we call Spring Semester. This show appeals to so many people because everyone can relate to some tenet of each character’s personality, or at least … Read moreSpring Semester as Told by ‘New Girl’

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

The season of giving has passed and we’re well into the new year. While some of us are holding steadfast to our resolutions, others have already dropped their “new year, new me” aspirations. However, one thing we should all resolve to do is find small ways to make a large impact throughout the year. When … Read morePut Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Why Bad Gal RiRi is So Damn Good

Rihanna. She’s the Bajan beauty who shimmied onto the scene and into our hearts in 2005 with her debut single, “Pon de Replay.” Fast forward 12 years. She’s still relevant and serves as an inspiration to people around the world. It’s hard to believe that during a 2015 interview when asked if she would be … Read moreWhy Bad Gal RiRi is So Damn Good