Verve Blogs

It’s very clear to anyone who even knows me remotely that I have a coffee addiction. It’s the elixir of life and it’s amazing. I can drink it black, with cream, with sugar, or with bacon for all I care — as long as it’s coffee, I’m happy. As a result of this, I interact […]

If college has taught me anything, it’s that growing up is a difficult process. There isn’t always someone there to give you a hug when something is wrong, there are a lot of people expecting a lot from you and there are very real consequences if and when you drop the ball somewhere along the […]

I spent Easter at my grandparents’ house, and while I know that sounds like the most boring weekend ever, I actually discovered a lot about my family history and myself. For starters, my grandma had been a writer. My family has known my journalistic aspirations for years, so you think this would have been talked […]

In this article I’d like to speak to you directly. What I am about to say will contradict what you have taken to be true. I pray you will hear me out. I am a seeker of truth and this is what I have found to be true. If one does not open their ear […]

Whenever I tell people I’m from northern Illinois, I tend to hear one of two questions: “What brought you to South Dakota?” or “Is that near the Quad Cities?” As far as the Quad Cities are concerned, I have no idea. We Illinoisans tend to be more Chicago-central. But the reason I chose the University […]

We did it. We got through winter. The dreary months are finally over and we are now in winter/spring limbo. With spring just around the corner (and summer close behind) the University of South Dakota student body can’t help get excited for the fashion  warm weather calls for. But what are some of the trends […]

I spent Easter at my grandparents’ house, and while I know that sounds like the most boring weekend ever, I actually discovered a lot about my family history and myself. For starters, my grandma had been a writer. My family has known my journalistic aspirations for years, so you think this would have been talked […]

In this article I’d like to speak to you directly. What I am about to say will contradict what you have taken to be true. I pray you will hear me out. I am a seeker of truth and this is what I have found to be true. If one does not open their ear […]

My name is Anna, and I’m an inkaholic. Let me explain. For some reason, mothers got together back in the day and decided that, along with motorcycles and rock’n’ roll, they hated it when their children drew on themselves. Whether it’s with a pen or marker, I’ve never, ever met a mother who was completely […]

Last Wednesday I was jonesing for a good greasy burger and fries. I had recently heard about how good Leo’s bar burgers were, so I thought I’d give it a try. My friend and I walked in to Leo’s Bar and Grill, also known as Leo’s Lounge, at about 7:30 p.m., and there were already […]