February 2013
REVIEW: Interpol wins with re-release of debut
Interpol’s debut album “Turn on the Bright Lights” just turned 10 and they commemorated the occasion with a special 10th anniversary reissue. Even after 10 years, this album is still relevant to all the ‘cool kids’ who are reevaluating purpose and love, whether it is in New York City or the Midwest. “Turn on the Bright […]
BLOG: Flu Season
This week I’ve decided to write my blog in a slightly different style. I call it “Flu Season: a Drama in Five Parts.” Part 1: Denial I’m not sick. I can’t be sick. I’ve taken all the feasible preventative measures to make sure I don’t get sick. I’m not sick, because my lungs aren’t burning. That’s […]
BLOG: Vermillion Bars
I think I speak for most of the student body at any college when I say we have all thought, “There is nothing to do in this town.” I’ve said it, you’ve said it, I overhear it in conversations, you’re parents probably said it when they dropped you off here. And they said it with […]
Yummy or Crummy?
Each week, the Volante will feature a review of a local restaurant. If you want us to review somewhere special, tweet us at @VolanteVerve. Bringing more authentic Mexican cuisines to Vermillion, “Mi Familia: Mexican Restaurant” recently opened its doors. Menu items consist of authentic Mexican and American appetizers, genuine entrées and delicious desserts. Located at […]
Have you ever wondered what’s in your makeup?
The sound of a buzzing alarm clock makes your eyes fly open as you realize it’s morning. After the snooze button has been exhausted and you can no longer put it off, you jump in the shower, get dressed, fix your hair and apply the finishing touch: makeup. Since the time of the Egyptians, women […]
Pure Aloe Vera Toner
Yields: approximately 16 ounces of toner Application: use in the morning to refresh before moisturixing and in the evening after cleansing Storage: 16-ounce glass jar, in the fridge Shelf life: 3 months Ingredients: 12 ounces pure, organic aloe vera joice 2 ounces distilled water Pour the aloe vera juice ad the water into the jar and […]
Gentle Eye Makeup Remover
Yields: approximately 4 ounces of lotion Application: use every evening to remove eye makeup Storage: 4-ounce dark glass bottle with pump dispense, in the fridge Shelf life: 3 months Ingredients: 2 tsp. beeswax 1 tsp. shea nut butter ½ tsp. cocoa butter 4 tsp. emulsifying wax 1 ½ cup chamomile infusion* *Chamomile infusion is made by […]
AHA Skin-lightening Mask
Yields: enough for one application Application: use once a week for 6 weeks. Ingredients: 1 fresh papaya, peeled, seeds removed, cut into small cubes ½ fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into small cubes If you have a juicer that has a setting for soft fruit, this will be perfect for extracting the juice (you […]
BLOG: Normalcy, sweet normalcy
I did it! Last January 25, I finally decided to try laser hair removal. I had heard so many success stories from friends and family, and I was tired of the constant maintenance and irritation that came with traditional hair removal methods. So, I booked my first appointment with a reputable clinic that does laser […]
BLOG: Normalcy, sweet normalcy
I did it! Last Friday, Feb. 1, I got my first haircut since August. But more importantly, I have “perfected” the pixie grow-out process and avoided Stage 5: “The creepy-as-all-hell, Javier Bardem (as Anton Chigurh) Bowl Cut!” Hello, Stage 6: “Normalcy, sweet normalcy” — the final stage: You’ve made it! Congratulations! At this point, the […]