Features
Racheal Meyers: The Life of a Tutor
Racheal Meyers is a tutor at the Academic Achievement Center (AAC) at the Urban campus. She has been at the Urban Campus for a year and a half and attended DMACC for over two years. […]
Month: March 2025
Features
Getting Involved at DMACC Urban
Joyanna, Lynell, and Vic discuss DMACC Urban clubs and resources for students. They also share the benefits of getting involved. https://www.urbanvibenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/uv_pod_gettinginvolved.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
News
Navigating College with Mental Health
Mental health is a rising concern among students at colleges and universities across America. Transitioning into college is not an easy task. This change can take a toll on individuals mentally, physically, and emotionally. The […]
Opinion
The Dark Past of Some Favorite Fashion Icons
There’s something to say about American culture when it comes to designer goods and fashion. Fashion as a whole encompasses so much passion and art, with a lengthy history and widespread impact. When the Oscars […]
Features
Giving Back to the Veteran Community One Rucksack at a Time
War always brings uncertainty. But for retired major Sean Taylor, it was a moment of opportunity. At 35, Taylor was close to aging out of eligibility to join the National Guard, but he made it […]
Features
The Historic East Village Returns to Normal the Day After Alt-Right Disturbance
The historic East Village in downtown Des Moines is not shy about welcoming all communities. Not only is it a home to various shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and easy access to the rest of downtown, […]
Features
From Serving the Country to Serving Our Community
DMACC Urban Campus is full of unique stories. Professor Jessica Robinson-Rabon’s story went from serving our country to serving our communities. She is a professor of English, Writing, Comp I & II, Intro to Literature, […]
Opinion
The Stigma Behind Men’s Mental Health
Tirell et al.’s research shows that “men are likely to die by suicide than women. In the United States, men account for nearly 75% of all suicides” and “men are less likely to seek help […]