Networking: the thing we all love to hate. And, being young adults, it’s also one of the things we are forced to do the most. It can be the worst. I mean, talking face-to-face with other people can be super awkward: you don’t have the protection of a computer screen, you have to make legitimate … Read moreRule the Room: Networking 101
You’ve just come back from Thanksgiving break, stomach still full of turkey and mashed potatoes, and you’re ready to coast to the end of the semester. But you realize, as you finally crack open your planner after a week break, that you have three papers, two exams, and a portfolio to finish. We’re all in … Read more12 Indie Songs that Will Keep You Sane and Focused for Finals
Women make up a little more than half of the student population at the University of Iowa and for them, the prospect of leaving college and entering the workforce can be frightening, due to the economic disparity that they likely will face. In Iowa, 70% of female-headed households struggle for economic security and 40% are … Read moreGirl Boss(es) Profile: University of Iowa Women in Business
You know that feeling when you get to the end of your favorite luxe lipstick and your heart falls out your ass? Us college girls spend so much money on the cosmetics—whether that be from your basic foundation you rock in Monday afternoon lectures or a sexy sheer gloss that you let loose in your favorite … Read more5 Drugstore Lipstick Dupes Every College Girl Needs
Zombie heads… this eye catching wall art is impossible to miss when entering Iowa City’s Zombie Burger and Shake Lab. It might sound distasteful, but I’m here to tell you it is just about one of the most creative and gourmet burger places perhaps ever. The Iowa chain has taken the trip down I80 West … Read moreZombie Burger: Feeding the Undead Craze
Thanksgiving is, of course, about taking time to give thanks to what matters most in life. And while it is typical to spend Thanksgiving with family, it’s becoming more and more popular to supplement that tradition with a secondary celebration reserved just for friends to celebrate the special platonic ties in our lives—or, at the … Read moreHow To Throw The Perfect Friendsgiving
We’re all familiar with the classic debate about whether or not it is acceptable to start getting in the Christmas spirit before Thanksgiving has even happened. Don’t get me wrong– Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday, deserving of its own recognition (partially because of the amazing layout of never-ending food). I also have come to the … Read moreSpreading Good Cheer: 6 Reasons Why the Holiday Season Deserves More than 25 Days
Kim K—you either love her or you hate her. Either way, you can’t help but fascinate over the girl who turned a sex-tape into a $50+ million empire. If you hate her, you most likely don’t understand her. You might even think she’s a vulgar fame—whoring talentless piece of trash—shout out to an anonymous user … Read moreAn Ode to Kim Kardashian and the Women Who Dare to Show it All
Celebrities are human just like us– and sadly, sometimes it takes watching them go through a traumatic experience for us to see it. I mean, we all go through shit: loss, abusive relationships, addictions, heartbreak, depression, mental illness, eating disorders. We just face it at different intervals in our lives and at different levels. For … Read moreWhat We All Can Learn from Demi Lovato’s Documentary: Simply Complicated
During Verve’s week of natural beauty, we posted articles all about creating your own natural skincare products. Even though creating your own skincare is fun and you know exactly what ingredients go into the product, there is still that sense of pampering that comes along with using companies’ natural, cruelty free skincare and cosmetics. When we look beautiful on … Read moreEditor’s Picks: 10 Natural Skincare Brands You Need to Try