Winter can be such a beautiful time of year. There are holiday lights, warm nights snuggled at home, and many get the chance to spend this time with family. However, when the thermometer reads single digits and snowflakes start descending, things get less than desirable. The first taste of winter has brought back all of … Read more5 Reasons Why Winter is the Worst
Fall is arguably one of the best times on campus: the leaves are changing, homecoming is in full swing, and holiday breaks are just around the corner. On the flip side, illness is rampant. You can’t help but take a minute to listen to the symphony of coughing in lecture—we’ve all been there. At the … Read more5 Horrifying Stages of Being Sick in College
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
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
Small town girl. Big city dreams. Caitlin Scott understands the definition of hard work to it’s core and is a living example that it pays off. During her time at the University of Iowa, she had three internships, was involved with Ed on Campus, and somehow balanced a social life with keeping in touch with … Read moreWhere are They Now? Caitlin Scott
*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