Dating made easy

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March 30, 2015

schedule 3 min read

Photo credit: Valerie Cheatham, photo editor, @valeriecheatham   Still going to movies for the first, second or third date? Then you have been missing out on a lot of fun. Forget about the theaters and give your date a fresh take of Utah’s beautiful spring. Here are six delightful date ideas: Adventure Zipline— the newest […]

The one that got away

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March 30, 2015

schedule 5 min read

Illustration by: Ashley Fairbourne   If there is one thing more romanticized than the idea of love, it is the idea of love lost. Sir Alfred Lord Tennyson once wrote that, “Tis better to have loved than lost than never to have loved at all.” I sort of feel like that’s bullshit, but that is just […]

The Milk Dragon: a play for all ages

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March 30, 2015

schedule 2 min read

Photo credit: Jesca Cluff   The Milk Dragon, written Susan Zeder, was a philosophical performance that both children and parents could enjoy. Starting out, you’re introduced into a drab world of the utopian Village, where every action is ruled by a set of laws and colors are non-existent. However, as you follow the two young […]

Plan, prepare and enjoy

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March 12, 2015

schedule 3 min read

Photo illustration by: Holly Amarjargal   Meal prepping is a way to quickly and easily cook delicious meals for yourself without feeling like you have a new part-time job. It can aid in meeting nutritional goals, and won’t break the bank or waste an excessive amount of time. For those who want to budget while […]

On the road again

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March 11, 2015

schedule 3 min read

Photo credit: Nicola Pritchett   Being surrounded by beauty and adventure, Utah County offers the opportunity to take a memorable weekend road trip with friends and family inside and many destinations outside of the state. Utah offers many destinations for students to make the most of free weekend time. “Students have a pretty good list of […]

Up and coming in Contemporary Dance Ensemble

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March 11, 2015

schedule 1 min read

UVU Contemporary Dance Ensemble is performing eclectic choreography to original music March 12-14 in the Ragan Theater at 7:30 p.m.  Their show, “Destinations,” combines the art and energy of UVU students with the creativity and culture of choreographers Carl Fink, Natalie Desch, Sarah Donahue, Rosie Banchero, Doris Hudson-Trujilo and Amy Markgraf-Jacobson. Fink brings “athleticism and […]

Planned Parenthood crash course

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March 9, 2015

schedule 4 min read

Illustration by: Ashley Fairbourne   “I have chlamydia.” As I heard the words on the other end of the phone line my mind wandered and I realized I hadn’t said anything for a few seconds. “Hello?” “Yeah, I’m here. Yeah, I’m just taking this in. Who did you get this from? Why are you even telling me? […]

Japanese festival: a celebration for the senses

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March 9, 2015

schedule 3 min read

Photo credit: Holly Khaliun Amarjargal   The sixth annual Japanese festival was an exciting window into the vibrant culture of Japan was a celebration for the senses. Whether it be young Maiko gliding about the room in their colorful kimonos or the continuance of traditional Japanese folk music filling the air the room welcomed it […]

Wedding planning checklist

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March 6, 2015

schedule 3 min read

You’re engaged, but there’s a lot to do before happily ever after. Knowing where to start planning your wedding can be tricky. Here’s a list of the top priorities that will get your wedding on track. The first step, pick a date. You simply cannot get far into planning without a date. Do what works best for […]

Breaking up

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March 6, 2015

schedule 3 min read

Photo Illustration: Valerie Cheatham, Photo Editor, @valeriecheatham   Stuffing your face, dancing in your underwear and meaningless sex are a few ways to deal with breaking up. There are healthier ways to deal, but in the end we just want to feel better. Not all romances end up with a happily ever after. More often than […]