The Psychology and Physiology of Yoga

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July 8, 2015

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A Look Into the Benefits of Yoga for College Students Chandler Christensen | Staff Writer There are many pictures of people doing yoga poses on Instagram like Upward-Facing Dog, Downward-Facing Dog, Warrior I, and Warrior II, or perhaps you know how to do Downward-Facing Dog yourself. For those in Western society, yoga is used as […]

Love Hurts

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June 10, 2015

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Jared Stirland | Assistant Lifestyle Editor | [email protected] Two important qualities of a romantic relationship are emotional and physical intimacy.  They play a crucial role in the formation of a relationship, and can be the cause of an end to a relationship. Each person has their own definition of infidelity based on personal ideology, and […]

Provo Food Truck Roundup

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June 9, 2015

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  Photo by Gabi Campbell | Art Director | @gabicampbell photos Lee Thomas | Lifestyle Editor | @leenis85 Provo’s weekly Thursday night Food Truck Roundup is back in the summer swing for the third year with more trucks and a bigger location. The new location is across the street from the Startup Building in the […]

Summer Entertainment Guide

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June 9, 2015

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Muse | Photo by Danny Clinch Lee Thomas | Lifestyle Editor | @leenis85   Summer 2015 is shaping up to be better than ever for fans of escapism. With near constant releases from every different medium, let this be your guide through the digital jungle. Movies have historically been a huge draw in the warmer […]

UVU Professor Survives Nepal Earthquake

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June 9, 2015

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Missy Jensen | Staff Writer | @missyjensen19 | Photo by Julie Ostler | Assistant Photo Editor | @jules1lo   On April 25, a devastating 7.8 earthquake killed 8,800 people and injured 23,000 others in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. Utah Valley University Chemistry professor Fern Caka, was in the middle of it and survived […]

Fifty shades of freedom

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April 27, 2015

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Illustration by: Ashley Fairbourne   They say that everything comes full circle. Many people find themselves right back where they began in issues of life, jobs, friendships and love. The on and off again relationship with my old boyfriend, whom I had become habitually dependent on, left me wondering— Will the circle be unbroken? How many […]

Anywhere or bust

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April 27, 2015

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Photo credit: Valerie Cheatham   You’ve spent the entire semester wishing for this day to arrive, the end of your schoolwork and the beginning of a well-deserved summer vacation. You’ve been meticulously counting down the days until you’re free from exams and ready to relax. Free from the stresses of college life, it may be tempting to […]

Graduation accomplished

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April 27, 2015

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Photo illustration: Brooke Morrill   In a short couple of weeks, many students will be walking out of the campus doors for the last time as an undergraduate. With this can come nostalgia of this experience and the question of what’s next? It’s normal to feel a flood of emotions as students look back and reflect […]

Rock your internship

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April 27, 2015

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Photo illustration: Valerie Cheatham   So, you’ve landed a summer internshipworkingforacompany in your field of study – that’s great! Now what? Internships are an increasingly important part of the workforce today – and you need at least one, if not several, under your belt to snag a good job after graduation. They provide a kind of […]

A grad bash to remember

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April 27, 2015

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Graduation is right around the corner and it’s time to celebrate your accomplishment of receiving your degree. Friends and family will be traveling from all over to come see you and celebrate with you. Planning your grad party is crucial. Don’t invite your ex boyfriend/ girlfriend — We understand, you still have feelings for them […]