Molly’s Skyrocketing Clothing Business

May 10, 2022May 8, 2022 by Isabella Cervantes

While she took a pause, she maintained a job at a bar but found herself thrifting and sewing whenever she had the chance. Then she put it all together and started her own brand. Maxwell’s Rocket Shop was born.

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.

Hockey in Iowa? Experiencing the Iowa Heartlanders

February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 by Madeline Sottos

As cold as it gets in Iowa, hockey is not the first thing on Midwestern minds. This could be just from a lack of opportunity to see the sport live and in action. The completion of Coralville’s Xtream Arena in September 2020 opened a new door.

Inside the mind of two street preachers

March 24, 2020March 25, 2020 by Olivia Harter

Street Preachers have a long and controversial history on college campuses. I sat down with two to find out why, exactly, they do what they do. Featured image illustration by Elisabeth Oster Street preachers have been a fixture on university campuses for as long as most students can remember. Signs wave in students’ faces denouncing … Read moreInside the mind of two street preachers

A Revelation: Alvin Ailey Dance Theater takes on Hancher

March 18, 2020March 19, 2020 by Danica Clayton

Hancher Auditorium was filled with profound movement and power by the dance company, as the audience grapples with the uncertainty of the days to come.

RUBBERBAND: Merging Worlds of Dance

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020 by Danica Clayton

Danica Clayton reviews the magic behind movement with dance company, RUBBERBAND’s return to Iowa City.

The Magic Behind Four-Time Grammy Winning Musician Rosanne Cash

February 19, 2020February 10, 2020 by Ashton Hooley

Rosanne Cash came to the University of Iowa and held two events: a talk, free to the public, and then a concert. She took her audience through an inspirational journey that detailed the stories and processes by which her songs came to be produced.

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