Girls Can do it Too

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 by Isabella Cervantes

Apparently, if you are a girl, you should just walk right past the weight section and never come back. But many girls at the University of Iowa chose not to, and they are here to prove that a girl deserves a rack at the gym.

His Style Turns Heads

March 10, 2022March 8, 2022 by Isabella Cervantes

Preston Carron, a senior at the University of Iowa, not only loves clothes but has a unique style to express himself.

I got a hug today

February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 by Ema Oyeyiola

…from a total stranger. I was shocked. All I said to her was a “hello” (with a big smile), and she stopped in her tracks. That made me pause as well. Did I say something wrong? I saw her searching my eyes, wanting to know if I really meant
well. I offered a smile and proceeded to be on my way.

Inside the eye of the storm

February 24, 2020February 23, 2020 by Ting Gao

An intimate portrait of what it’s like living in the center of the coronavirus epidemic.

Love is walking 4 miles

February 23, 2020February 15, 2020 by Taylor Sabo

Valentine’s Day is once a year, but with a love like Richard and Gail Sabo love is in the air every day. Coming up on their 66th anniversary, Richard Sabo recalls what it means to be in love and how it’s changed his life forever. For him, true love never fades when you treat every day like it’s the first time you fell for your other half.

The Science Behind the Suffering

February 17, 2020February 1, 2020 by Maria Kuiper

Pulling out both his business card and his Indian Blood Certificate of Degree from his worn wallet, it is obvious to me that Joe D. Coulter holds two of his identities close to heart. Coulter, a professor emeritus at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, is actively involved with human rights advocacy for … Read moreThe Science Behind the Suffering

Remodeling the Model Minority

February 12, 2020January 18, 2020 by Ting Gao

Revealing the lesser-known struggles about being Asian in college.

VERVE’s Holiday Gift Guide

February 12, 2020December 21, 2019 by Della Gritsch

The holiday season is stressful for everyone. There are so many errands to run, so much food to cook, and finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list seems impossible. VERVE Magazine has created a local gift guide to find the perfect gift for even your most picky of family members. Prairie Lights The … Read moreVERVE’s Holiday Gift Guide

Authentic Vlogging and Healthy Vlogging

February 12, 2020December 8, 2019 by Maddie McCarron

Sitting in Dash Coffee Roasters, Mary Mondanaro is beaming watts, enamored with life, and applying her berry Laniege lip balm. Of course, we’re sitting in Dash, because it is her favorite coffee shop in Iowa City and one that is often found in her vlogs. Her essential order? A cold brew with a little room … Read moreAuthentic Vlogging and Healthy Vlogging