By: Cameron Simek Life Editor So, we’ve tried to cover all the things to do in the Happy Valley. Whether it be for couples or for you single students out there. Those who commute, however, may be feeling a little left out. Fear not, we have you covered. Salt Lake holds the […]
By: Laura Fox Photo Editor Jennie Hales, a local chocolate artisan, works briskly on her next project. She’s opening her historic home for Pleasant Grove’s annual Strawberry Days festival in mid June, with hopes of getting her truffle business into full swing. Jennie’s front room is blocked off and starting to look like […]
Alex Rivera, Editor-in-Chief @HashtagginAlex Being a couple in the valley has its perks. Being a couple in the valley during the summer has even more perks. Whether you’re a simple couple or a more adventurous one, there are plenty of things to do during the summer. With temperatures rising to an uncomfortable 90 […]
ISSUE: Jun. 17, 2013 By Alex Sousa, Managing Editor, @TwoFistedSousa There’s a tattered piece of land on the west bank of the Jordan River. On a clear day and from a high hill, one can see the coast of the Mediterranean. And when the nights are cool a fog rolls in from the […]
Park City, Utah (June 4, 2013) – Families and individuals looking for some high-flying action need not look any further, as the Flying Ace All-Stars Freestyle Sunday Show kicks off the summer seasonJune 9, 2013 at Utah Olympic Park on a new day and time. The Flying Ace All-Stars Freestyle Show will be held every Sunday at 1:00 […]
By Cameron Simek, Life Editor I remember playing Tetris on my Game Boy, and fitting those block together to clear lines. Recently the game Alan Wake was on sale via digital download on the Xbox 360. Never having played the game before, and having five dollars, I decided to immediately purchase it. […]
By Cameron Simek, Life Editor Summer is in full effect, and that means a little bit of extra free time. It also means summer jobs for some of you, which may lead to spending money. If you’re looking for ways to spend that extra cash look no further than your local movie theater. […]
“I’ve been acting like I’m strong, but the truth is I’ve been losing ground.” I’ve been listening to the song this lyric is from, Dismantling Summer by The Wonder Years, over and over again for the last week. All that’s been on my mind is the changes I’m making to improve my […]
Sept. 24, 2012 Traditions, social norms and stereotypes are inevitable wherever we go, and when something goes against the grain, it makes people uncomfortable. UVU has its own social norms, influenced by the dominant religion present in Utah Valley. The stereotypical male in Utah Valley is clean-cut and the stereotypical female is conservatively dressed. […]
August 27, 2012 The other day, I was sitting on a train and noticed something strange about a couple sitting near me. I was disgusted and amazed to see the woman casually stick her finger in his ear and then wipe her findings on her pants. I don’t think this strange social grooming is […]