Taking back control

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October 29, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Photo credit: Brooke Morrill   Abusive relationships are something that is frequently happening; yet constantly hidden. According to the Student Health Center located in the Student Life and Wellness Center 1 in 5 students are victims of sexual harassment. This generally happens off campus and the harasser is typically someone that the victim knows. This […]

The costumes hiding inside your closet

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October 29, 2014

schedule 3 min read

If you’re anything like me, you’re not much of a planner, you lack sewing skills, and you don’thavethefundstobuy yourself a Halloween costume. Don’t fret, there are plenty of cheap DIY Halloween costumes that you can find in your very own closet. Last year I dressed up as white trash. I wore a black shirt with […]

Starting off right

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October 29, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Photo credit: Brooke Morrill   The first date is often referred to as “the biggest lie.” We are expected to be on our best behavior whether it is true to our character or not. Recognizing the standard and realizing its absurdity will result in more second dates, or more to the point, more booty. I asked […]

Top 10 scariest and little known horror movies

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October 29, 2014

schedule 8 min read

With Halloween right around the corner my thoughts are drifting to ways I can get into the holiday and get scared. One of the best ways for that to happen is curling up with a security blanket in a pitch-black room and watching scary movies. Here’s a list of movies that left this adrenaline junky, […]

Something wicked comes this way

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October 28, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Photos courtesy of: Strangling Brothers   The clock chimes 1:00, the town of Draper is silent, the children all safe and warm in their beds, the semi-trucks roll in, the Big Top erected, and the show is about to begin. The Strangling Brothers Haunted Circus is back in town for its fourth year, offering scares […]

5 video games for the horror enthusiast

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October 27, 2014

schedule 6 min read

For most students, Halloween is the perfect time to enjoy entertainment designed to scare and thrill us, to churn our stomachs or to just plain creep us out. While there are plenty of movies and television programs this month that try to do just that, the real scares have been happening in new video games. […]

Fuel to stay fit

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October 20, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Everyone knows that the best way to stay in shape is to eat right and stay active. Although, exactly what we should eat gets a bit fuzzy as we are told many different foods and snacks are “the best” to fuel your workout. While some people think that eating before going to the gym is counterproductive, doing […]

Create a workplace you love

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October 20, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Homework. It’s a must, but it can be a daunting task. You know you have to do it but you don’t want to, and even when you try you can’t find a comfortable place where you can concentrate. The bed makes you switch into weird positions every three minutes, your desk is too hard to sit […]

The cure for the common complexion

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October 20, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Have you ever had your skin hold you back from being yourself in class or made you feel insecure? Perhaps it has even stopped you from asking someone out or halted your social life as well. It happens to the best of us. Your skin is often the first thing others notice, and it’s important […]

Halloween bucket list

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October 20, 2014

schedule 4 min read

Illustration by: Ashley Fairbourne   Autumn in New York: decent, I suppose. Autumn in Utah: hauntingly magical. This time of year offers a myriad of activities all within a short-enough-to-be-fun car’s ride away, learn what’s happening so you don’t miss out. There is so much to do, especially in October, it’s hard to keep track […]