The quarter-life crisis

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April 27, 2015

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Photo illustration: Valerie Cheatham   Graduation is approaching fast and campus is buzzing with an air of excitement, even if that excitement in tempered by a nervous energy. The one question, “when are you graduating?” has suddenly turned into a series of questions. “What are your plans after graduation?” “Are you going to use your […]

April horoscopes

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April 27, 2015

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Ares (March 21 – April 19): Aries always have a knack for adventure. Summer is coming; make sure you exercise that talent and go someplace new. Keep your independent spirit alive! Avoid negative vibes that can entice your temper. Impulsiveness can be helpful, use it to your advantage. Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Although you […]

What happens over spring break…

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April 27, 2015

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Illustration by: Ashley Fairbourne   With spring break coming up I figured it was a good time to bring up all the awful spring break hook-ups I’ve had in my lifetime and what I had learned from them. But when I stopped to think about it I realized I had never had a spring break […]

Spring staycation

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April 27, 2015

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Photo illustration: Collin Cooper   Whether you’re strapped for cash, need a serious break that doesn’t include the stress of a trip or just haven’t made any plans, you and many other students may have to prepare to spend this spring break without the luxuries of palm trees or packed bags. When your roommate calls […]

Pack your bags

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April 27, 2015

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Photo illustration: Collin Cooper   When thinking about where to spend spring break most people opt for warmth and sunshine but for some people that is not always the case. While the western half of the United States is experiencing warm summer like temperatures, the east coast is still clinging to winter. Many attractive travel […]

Doing your road trip right

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April 27, 2015

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Photo credit: Niccola Pritchett   Planning a road trip with your best friends for spring break can be an exciting idea but proper execution of road trip etiquette is crucial. Choose a smart car  Just because you own a car, doesn’t mean that it can handle a hot long car ride. Decide with your friends whose […]

Wolverine wanderlust

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April 24, 2015

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Photo credit: Nicola Pritchett   With the spring semester winding down, many students find their hearts and minds turning towards summer travels. As so many here identify as “starving students,” a flight to Tokyo might not be in the budget. For those who’ve caught the travel bug this summer, here are some nearby exotic locales […]

For the love of the game

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April 24, 2015

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Illustration by: Ashley Fairbourne   On the basketball court, a rebound is where a player is able to apprehend the ball after it has bounced off the backboard or after LeBron misses his free throws in the fourth quarter. In life, a rebound is the relationship or hookup you jump right into after a breakup. […]

References reign supreme

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April 24, 2015

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Some say finding a job is a full-time job—hours poured over resumes and cover letters and time preparing for interviews, but never forget possibly your most powerful resource: References. Professional references can be better understood from two points of view: formal and informal. A formal reference would be one who can attest to your professional […]

UVU professor has first screening for second major film

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April 24, 2015

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Photo courtesy of: Winning Formula   It’s not every day you hear about a teacher flying out to LA to promote a movie they directed. 30-year-old UVU Professor Tyler Farr has been doing just that this past month with the premiere of his second feature film, Winning Formula. Winning Formula is a buddy comedy that […]