What do LDS members do on their two-year missions?

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January 22, 2018

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We’ve all heard “When I was on my mission…” in a classroom before. The eyes immediately begin to roll or chuckling comes from others who have either served an LDS mission or can’t help but laugh at the repetitive verse. For those who aren’t of the LDS faith, you may wonder why these former missionaries […]

Music to look forward to in 2018

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January 19, 2018

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Last year brought a diverse range of music from a variety of artists, from break-out rapper Logic to the long-standing rock outfit Queens of the Stone Age. Indie rookie Declan Mckenna proved he’s much more than a one-hit wonder with his politically and socially charged album, What Do You Think About the Car? Lorde embodied the […]

Movie Review: The Shape of Water

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January 18, 2018

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The Shape of Water is Guillermo del Toro’s signature part monster flick, part fairytale love story. With dark, gritty tones and his use of makeup and prosthetics instead of CGI, del Toro returns to the roots and style of his earlier works evoking feelings of Pan’s Labyrinth. Elisa Esposito (Sally Hawkins), main character, is a […]

Students and Faculty Share What’s Unique about UVU’s China Study Abroad Program

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January 17, 2018

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Since their first trip in 2011, UVU’s China language and culture study abroad program has taken students across the world to edify and enrich their lives by introducing them to Chinese language and culture. Dr. Alex Yuan, UVU’s Chinese program coordinator, explained that his passion in the creation, care and coordination of the program was […]

How to be money smart during college

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January 17, 2018

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Money, or the lack thereof, can be a major issue for college students. For some, money disappears much quicker than it appears. However, there is no need to cringe at the cursed “m” word, or the even worse profanity —“debt.” There are ways to make it easier and lighten the burden of loans and payments. […]

How to maintain mental clarity this semester

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January 16, 2018

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It can be hard to manage school, personal, and work life, especially when you feel as if you’re juggling more than you can handle. The good news is that here at UVU, you’re provided with resources geared not only for your success but for you to enjoy yourself as well. Here are some tips to […]

Movies hitting 20s in 2018

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January 16, 2018

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It might be hard to believe it, but we’ve made it to 2018. Another year means another year older and hopefully wiser. For those of you born in 1998, happy birthday. You’re turning 20 years old this year. Even though you might be too young to buy a drink, you can still enjoy your birthday […]

Picking the right major, a decision we can all make

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January 10, 2018

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With the beginning of the new year, many students are realizing that they soon will no longer be required to take general education courses. This can be a long-awaited day for many students. To others, however, this can be stressful because many of them will be required to declare a major and that might be […]

Enhance studying through music

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January 9, 2018

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It’s the beginning of yet another semester bringing you closer to graduation. Unfortunately, there is one stumbling block that many students struggle with. No matter how smart you are, the one thing many of us put off until the absolute last minute is the dreaded act of studying. Studying can be boring, tedious and downright […]

Get out of your comfort zone, join a club

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January 8, 2018

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In college, it is easy to get caught up in the usual pattern of shuffling from classroom to classroom, writing essay after essay, and turning in assignment after assignment. It might be the last thing on a student’s mind to spend more time on campus than necessary, but joining clubs can be largely beneficial to […]