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Ed Sheeran “Divide” album review

March 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

Popular English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is known for his unique R&B-style Pop-Rock anthems. His original songs are smooth and rich, yet sharp and percussive. [...]

College students should dress for success

March 22, 2017 // 0 Comments

Sweat pants and yoga pants seem to have taken over as the universal college student uniform. Rolling out of bed and heading to class is a norm for many college students, both [...]

What PRIDE really means

December 7, 2016 // 0 Comments

My assumption about the Pride club was very surface level; I thought it was a club for gays and lesbians. However, that was as far as my thoughts of it went. I never delved [...]

Pentatonix Christmas album review

December 6, 2016 // 0 Comments

Acappella group Pentatonix is known for its spunky twists on covers. Arrangements are upbeat, sharp and diverse in tones, which each strongly mimic instruments. The five [...]

Des Moines newest pizza hot spot

November 10, 2016 // 0 Comments

After hearing all buzz surrounding Blaze Pizza, I decided to head there and try it for myself. From the moment I walked into their unique setup and atmosphere to the time I [...]

Soothingly electric: Regina Spektor

November 7, 2016 // 0 Comments

Unlike most, Spektor tends to add a little bit of funk into her otherwise calming music. She has an amazingly soothing voice and can easily make me want to go straight into [...]

Fruitful creations

November 3, 2016 // 0 Comments

Drinks, paint and good company: this is what a typical wine and canvas art class entails. Over the weekend, I attended a class at The Social Canvas in Waukee, and I was not [...]

Fall concert crash course

October 13, 2016 // 0 Comments

Concerts can be a big deal for anyone, whether it’s a major artist like Beyonce’ or Drake, or just your favorite local band. This fall, there will be many concerts in [...]
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