Verve Blogs

Anyone with any sense of what’s been going on in the United States knows that gun control has been a hot button topic in the news recently. I’m not going to tell you what to think, but for Pete’s sake, think.   Some colleagues and I were sitting in the newsroom throwing some banter back […]

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 […]

Due to modern technology and the talent of designers from around the world, almost everyone has the opportunity to purchase lovely objects — and indeed we should. Nevertheless, I inquire as to what cost we do so? What is attractive need not come at the expense of what is real, or in other words, natural. […]

There are a number of people out there who have problems sticking to a routine healthy lifestyle because there is always some new fad or study coming out about health tips. They get overwhelmed and I get overwhelmed. I want to take a moment and help clear some of the myths up.   No pain, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]