Verve Blogs

Paintings in the Oscar Howe Gallery serve as a window into the Native American way of life. “Red Road” features the traditions, ceremonies, dances, rituals, games and day-to-day events of Native Americans. Senior Rayna Hernandez, who is majoring in English and painting, and graduate student Isaac YellowBank, studying kinesiology, shared their original research as part of […]

Canadian singer Mac Demarco is grooving his way into the American music scene with help from his new album “Salad Days.” Discovered in a laundry mat, Demarco’s music can appeal to a wide variety of listeners and has taken over the indie scene. Starting off as the lead guitarist for “Makeout Videotape,” Demarco has come further than he […]

Most girls would say “The Notebook” is the greatest romance movie of all time, but I disagree. Yes, I will never miss the chance to see Ryan Gosling, but it just wasn’t my idea of romance. Before you stop reading, picture a movie about World War II set in a bar where both sides of the war are […]

Picture a girl in a high-society position running away from the pressures of even higher expectations — a sort of rebellious act. Along the way of figuring out her next step, she meets a boy whom she despises at first but falls in love with after getting to know him. Then, plot twist — you […]

Makonnen Sheran, better known as the artist iLoveMakonnen, makes poppy music, but from the viewpoint of the streets like a modern-day Curtis Mayfeild. That mixture of musical elements is ever-so-relevant in his self-titled iLoveMakonnen EP. Makonnen is not a rapper, but rather a Contemporary R&B singer similar to that of The-Dream’s Billboard hit “Shawty is a […]

Banana bread should be a synonym for comfort. It provides its munchers with unique textures, great taste and a desire for wanting more. Plus, singing “B-A-N-A-N-A-S” is purpose enough to make this bread. Do not bother with zucchini. Although delicious, it is not nearly as fun to spell. Thankfully, this version of banana bread allows you […]

When I was growing up, Friday night was pizza night. Between my two brothers and me, our palate was limited. As my age has matured so has my palate. My younger self would say, “Vegetables on pizza? Ew.” In my teenage years I said, “I will take the chicken Alfredo pizza, good sir.” I never thought my pizza choice […]

Picture your favorite comedy movie. You got it? Is it funny because of the jokes or the actions of the characters? Now imagine watching that same movie on mute, the entire duration of the movie. Would it still be funny? In 1925, movies were silent without dialogue and sound effects, though not two years later this […]

Artwork can be a vehicle, transporting the viewer through time and place. In a gallery space, passengers can visit artworks from a variety of artists, cultures and locations, bringing with them their own knowledge and experiences. The audience is transported to different times and different places, finding their own paths of connection. Experiencing an original artwork in realtime exposes the viewer […]