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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?

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

Social Media: The Good, The Bad, And The Filtered

With the recent rise in technology, the clicking of keyboards, number of likes on a post, and perfectly filtered photos, have become a prominent discussion. The buzz has members of various social media communities questioning the safety of the platforms, the quality of the content, the psychological ways in which individuals interact online, and the overall intentions … Read moreSocial Media: The Good, The Bad, And The Filtered

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’

10 Motivational Quotes to Get You Through Your Day

Quotes are my absolute favorite. Seriously, obsessed is an understatement, I can’t make it through a day without reading them. From the cheesy and comedic ones that make me laugh harder than they probably should, to the wisdom of individuals who knew how to say the right thing at the right time… I soak up … Read more10 Motivational Quotes to Get You Through Your Day

Being Black at the University of Iowa

The University of Iowa has been a cultural pioneer since it opened for classes in 1855, admitting students of any race ten years before the abolition of slavery. Yet today, only three percent of the student body is African American and many of these students feel marginalized by their professors and peers. “Students don’t have … Read moreBeing Black at the University of Iowa

Fangirling 101: Meredith Corporation

*Disclaimer: This was originally published on Emily Weaver’s blog leaveittoweaversite.wordpress.com The word “fangirl” is usually associated with films, comics, or celebrities, but for me it’s networking with professionals. Most fear dressing up business casual and sitting down to discuss your strengths and weaknesses—basically pitching yourself to a company. I get a rush from it. I love pitching … Read moreFangirling 101: Meredith Corporation

Thoughts While Walking Around Campus but with GIFS

“Always take the road less traveled.” – someone much older and wiser than I. The past 2.5 years of college have given me plenty of time to ponder my crazy, beautiful, messed up life. I usually find myself doing most of my thinking while I’m walking to class and observing the world around me. However, the … Read moreThoughts While Walking Around Campus but with GIFS