Opinion
Why Isolation Can Sometimes Be Good
Socializing is a good way to connect with others. It helps you step out of your comfort zone and utilizes your communication skills. But sometimes we tend to hit the end of our capacity, and […]
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Student Showcase
DMACC National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Three DMACC Honors capstone students chose to partner with DMACC’s National Crime Victim’s Rights Week committee as part of their service learning project to publish information that raises awareness on NCVRW. DMACC is hosting events […]
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. […]
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 […]
Features
Getting to Know the UV Team
Spring UV staffers Joyanna, Vic, Lynell, and Stephen share a little bit about themselves for the first podcast of the semester. https://www.urbanvibenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/getting_to-know-the-uv-team_uv.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Opinion
Adrian’s O/U Picks for the 24-25 NBA Season
New Orleans Pelicans Over 45.5 The New Orleans Pelicans had a defensive rating of 111.9 last year, ranking them the sixth best defense in the league. Adding Dejounte Murray in the offseason stacks their group […]
Features
Must See Murals/Graffiti Around Des Moines
With summer just around the corner, there’s a good chance you’ll be out and about frequently. You may be stumped on how to kick off such an exciting season. Throughout Des Moines, there are many amazing […]
Opinion
Laziness in Stories
We live in the age of information where AI is advancing at a rapid rate. We as a society are looking for the path of least resistance on critical issues. This makes creativity a premium […]
Features
Urban Vibe Podcast: Study Strategies
Urban Vibe’s Carter Voss and Kuburat Sunmonu talk studying advice, cramming, tips and traps, and what professors can do to help students study. https://www.urbanvibenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/StudyHabitsPod.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download