Articles by Austin Elbert

Pop Culture (Taylor’s Version) 

April 17, 2024 // 0 Comments

Ever since the days of Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and the crooners of old, popstars of all decades have been blanketed in a level of fame unrivaled by anyone else. With an [...]

The Future of AI

November 7, 2023 // 0 Comments

Hollywood has been warning us about it for years. Think “I, Robot,” in which a conspiracy spearheaded by an artificial intelligence attempts to enslave the human race. [...]

Ticket Crisis

October 18, 2023 // 0 Comments

GVU senior and commuter, Emily Tavegia, arrived on campus for a rehearsal in the Viking Theatre and parked in the visitor lot.  “There was no event going on or [...]

Culture or Costume?

October 16, 2023 // 0 Comments

One of the biggest components of any Halloween celebration is choosing the perfect costume, whether it be an endearing, flirty or a classically spooky getup. For many people, [...]

The Howling Wolf of Wall Street

October 16, 2023 // 0 Comments

Spirit Halloween is a renowned pop-up Halloween costume shop that helps boost business in local malls. With reasonable prices and both relatable and classic Halloween [...]

Welcome to the Metaverse

October 2, 2023 // 0 Comments

The Metaverse is a virtual world made up of multiple interconnected virtual realities. People can interact, play games, explore new worlds and share experiences through a [...]

Staycations: Traveling Locally in Des Moines

September 29, 2023 // 0 Comments

A trend has become popular across the country called. Staycations. Staycations can introduce locals to a diverse range of activities and destinations throughout the Des [...]

Students, Groceries, Soaring Prices, Oh My!! 

September 18, 2023 // 0 Comments

As grocery prices have continued to soar across the metro due to a changing economy, the dining hall has experienced a rise in students deciding to eat on campus instead of [...]