Many of us in this nation seek the American Dream; that is, living prosperously, among other things. The Declaration of Independence clearly illustrates this desire, stating "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
This despondent plea, recorded on camera, from an apprehended and tased University of Florida student has flooded the country with speculation from all sides politically.Andrew Meyer, during a speech forum featuring Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass), began an eclectic question tirade toward Kerry, and was subsequently escorted away from the microphone for breaking the set forum rules.
I’m a practicing member of the LDS faith. Every morning, I say my prayers as soon as I wake up; every night I read my scriptures before I go to bed. My ancestry includes Brigham Young, John Taylor and Hyrum Smith. I’m not from Utah, and to be completely honest, Utah Mormons offend me.
Have you ever wondered why places such as Target, ShopKo and Wal-Mart have immensely huge parking lots that are never completely filled? Or why there are so many cashier lanes that go unused? Well, there is one time in the year where every single one of those parking spots are filled and every cashier lane […]
The tradition of gift giving around the holiday season is usually associated with a jolly, generous figure historically celebrated across the world for delivering gifts to poor children. In a consumerist society like ours, any excuse is a valid cause to delve into debt and shower not-so-poor children with less-than-essential items. During this season of […]
Some people suck when it comes to buying gifts for them. There are those who have everything and those who don’t want anything. Sure, gift cards and cash work, but such lazy, easy-way-out options are for those who are devoid of creativity and aren’t worried about exhibiting the null set in the thoughtfulness department. Take […]
A few days following the conclusion of fall semester, Provo, once a winter wonderland bustling with students anxious to finish finals and reunite with family and friends, will suddenly transform into an icy ghost town, silent and white. To the small population of students left behind, unable to travel home for the holidays, do not […]
If ever there is a time to break away from the holiday traditions of your childhood, college is it. This December, students aren’t required to roast chestnuts, go caroling or spin dreidels. So, if traditions aren’t your thing, use the upcoming holiday to fit in a little travel. Utah is the ideal spot to begin […]
With winter fast approaching, it is important that you find some places to defrost from time to time. You know, like when the weather gets so cold, even the polar bears don’t go outside?Going to one of Utah’s various hot springs is a great way to stick it to Old Man Winter. Regular hot tubs […]
The new year is just around the corner, and with it will doubtlessly come countless resolutions. Within weeks or even days of the ball dropping in Times Square, however, many will already have broken their resolve and will be setting their resolutions aside until 2009. So what’s the secret to reading that book, losing those […]