Verve Blogs
Stephen King revamps time travel genre
One would think the time travel genre would have lost its appeal long ago due to lack of originality, but Stephen King isn’t known for his conventional writing. His latest book “11/22/63” takes the subject, which has been beaten to death in movies as well as literature, and makes it central to the plot line. […]
COLUMN: Tight-fitting dresses and skirts unflattering trend
As Vermillion’s resident fake Parisienne, there are certain fashion trends I have little tolerance for. The latest of these is so disturbing to me that I have no choice but to emerge from hiding in an attempt to save my fellow females from it. I know what you’re thinking: What could women possibly be wearing […]
COLUMN: Profiling — an issue for college students
I have been pulled over a total of six times while driving my own car. Comparatively, I have never been pulled over while driving my grandma’s Lincoln Towncar, a friend’s Denali suburban or my mom’s Camry. Young people are constantly profiled. If you’re under 25 and drive any kind of used car that was made […]
COLUMN: Finding a happy medium
I used to like cowboys, but then I got close enough to smell one. Back in high school, I had a few short-lived relationships with typical Midwestern men. They were cute, polite, nice to my mother and could fix anything from a car to a broken window. The best part was that they were always […]
COLUMN: Feedback from students is necessary
Page two of the Verve section is getting a face-lift and we want you to be a part of it. Editor Payton Randle, Assistant Editor Emily Niebrugge and I have been planning out the possibilities this page presents. We want to make sure this page is engaging and interactive and full of the things you […]
COLUMN: Guide to asking, taking a woman out on a date
Not-so-gentlemen of USD, rejoice. I have composed a simple guide for how to conduct yourselves properly on a date. You may thank me later. The first thing you should do before you ask a girl on a date is ask yourself the following question: “Am I interested in her because of her body or her […]
COLUMN: Resolutions take shape
At the beginning of the semester, a friend and I decided to start exercising in the mornings at the Wellness Center as a way to start being more intentional about our health and well-being. To be honest I don’t know what I was thinking. While I do enjoy mornings, I don’t enjoy forcing myself, or […]
“Jane Eyre” still relatable to today’s readers
Over the years there have been many stories written and filmed about the adventures of nannies, governesses and the like. In 1847, Charlotte Brönte wrote a book about a governess and it became one of the best-beloved novels in English literature. The novel is “Jane Eyre,” and the story tells of a young girl’s journey […]
COLUMN: Post-bar commiserations lead to advice
Vermillion, this is your “drunk bus tally girl” speaking. I want you to know I’m listening to everything you say while intoxicated and I have some advice. Ladies, I’m about to save you so much time and energy right now. You can thank me later. If he’s not calling you, he doesn’t like you. If […]
COLUMN: Halloween calls for creativity over sex appeal
About a month ago, I began to start thinking about Halloween. Halloween is a very wonderful time of year for me as my birthday falls on the following day. I get to dress up in a silly costume, eat lots of chocolate and be the center of attention all in a neat 24-hour span. Though […]