Reviews

Student perspectives on restaurants, music, movies and more.

A+ Nugs

March 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

Hot, crispy and juicy. These are the words I would use to describe the perfect chicken nugget. The question is: who has the best chicken nuggets around? Well, as a nugget [...]

Play at GameDay

March 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

It’s been years since I have walked through Merle Hay Mall for anything other than the dine-in movie theater. I moved to Des Mones around 15 years ago, and since then [...]

Going Places: The Evolution of GV

February 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

Most students who attend Grand View University today would not have recognized it 20 years ago. Since then, GV has seen great growth and many changes to campus buildings, [...]

Disney+: Memory Lane

February 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

Photos by: Wayne Burch Jr. After two years of anticipation, Disney+ is the ultimate entertainment platform. It has everything the kid in all of us has ever wanted. The [...]

Climb Iowa

February 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

Chalk, with a hint of sweat. Not a familiar smell to me. The last time I had been rock climbing I was about 9 years old, so safe to say I am no rock climbing expert. Having [...]

Healthy Lifestyle in DSM

February 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. This is the simple concept that many Americans grew up learning. More than 90% of all schools cover the topic of nutrition, according to [...]

Homegrown Clothing

December 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

A national trend has reached the Midwest and Des Moines, specifically, through clothing. Midwest natives are expressing their pride in their home state through what they [...]

On the Horizon

December 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

It is mid-day on a Monday, and Brad Penna, owner of Horizon Line Coffee, is not sitting behind a desk. He’s not out to lunch. He’s sifting through thousands of [...]

Spinning Into A Healthy Lifestyle

December 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Cycling is a trend in the fitness world. But, I’ve never cycled before. I’ve seen it in movies a few times, and it seemed cheesy. However, I was excited to try it. The [...]

The Collective

November 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

A new store in the Des Moines area has emerged, selling sustainable, vegan and cruelty-free items in hopes to make a difference for a more eco-friendly environment. The store [...]
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