Of the Valley

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August 11, 2008

schedule 3 min read

Everyone splits the population of the world into groups of their own choice. These groups vary based on the choosing individual’s experience and point of view; men and women, Republicans and Democrats, the employed and the unemployed, etc.

Symphony under the stars

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August 11, 2008

schedule 2 min read

The Utah Symphony has performed several times outdoors this summer. So far, all of the the performances have been at Deer Valley Resort in Park City — a good 45 minutes away from campus.

Cheap Games for cheap people

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August 11, 2008

schedule 4 min read

It used to be that the only way to play games for free was to distract the local game store clerk with a Girls of Anime calendar while your friend reached behind the counter. At least, that’s what I’ve been told. But thanks to the new iTunes Application Store, gaming on the go is both fun and affordable, assuming that you already own an iPod Touch or iPhone.

(Your idea here)

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July 28, 2008

schedule 3 min read

Sometimes the editor of a section in a newspaper is lucky enough to get his or her own column. And sometimes editors make their own luck. After two years of Cool Beans by Luke Hickman (the retired life-editor), we’re moving on to something new.

Vigilante “superhero” hits the halls of UVU

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July 28, 2008

schedule 4 min read

If you happened to be on campus on June 22 for freshmen orientation, you probably saw a man running around in yellow sweat-shorts and goggles. Without a closer look, this man could be dismissed as a jogging fanatic, a sartorially challenged aerobics instructor, or perhaps a theater or chemistry major.

Gamers go gaga over grandiose gala

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July 28, 2008

schedule 3 min read

Two weeks ago as the Electronic Entertainment Expo graced the halls of the L.A. Convention Center, gamers around the world waited with bated, Mountain Dew-scented breath for announcements from their favorite developers. Speculation ran rampant before the show, reaching a fever pitch prior to Microsoft’s press conference on the 14th. Would we see a Wii-centric Legend of Zelda? Was the PSP getting a redesign? What was Halo-developer Bungie’s secret announcement? And, most importantly, how will I be able to afford it all?

Restaurant Recipe

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July 28, 2008

schedule 2 min read

Pizzeria Seven Twelve’s buttermilk panna cotta 2 1/2 c cream 1 c sugar 2 vanilla beans 6 sheets gelatin 4 c buttermilk Lightly grease 12 3/4-cup (6-fl oz/180-ml) ramekins or custard cups and set on a small baking sheet. Pour one-third of the buttermilk into a saucepan and drop in gelatin sheets*.

Orem’s addition to a holistic dining trend

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July 28, 2008

schedule 3 min read

Pizzeria Seven Twelve (P712) is not for the spoiled consumer whose preference is to sacrifice quality for speed of delivery or quantity. The seating is limited, the rules nonstandard (no moving tables, no scheduling reservations, no takeout, no phoned-in orders) and the diners react as if giddy guests set before a royal banquet table. To be concise, there is nothing subpar in the experience.