Candy Isn’t the only corn there is for Halloween

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October 27, 2009

schedule 3 min read

It’s about that time again where everyone is out shopping for costumes, candy and, most importantly, a good scare. Kendall and Josie Schmidt, the owners of the Crazy Corn Maze in West Jordan, have spent the last ten years making sure that this time of year can be special for everyone. Along with a few new […]

Wild Rumpus

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October 27, 2009

schedule 3 min read

Perhaps, like some, you nearly cried in childish delight when you saw the trailer for Where the Wild Things Are earlier this year. Perhaps you’ve sat through the crooning and crowing all year about Wolverine this, Terminator Salvation that, while impatiently awaiting for a certain book adaptation to finally be released. You will not be […]

Vintage and Vanity

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October 27, 2009

schedule 5 min read

These local boutiques offer an alternative shopping experience Flower Basket Boutique Clientele: Women: Clothing and accessories, Men: Flowers (for your significant other) Location: 409 N. University Ave, Provo, UT 84601 Hours: Monday- Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Web site: www.provoflowerbasket.net Description: The Flower Basket Boutique can be found in one of Provo’s old historic homes. […]

The valley guide

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October 26, 2009

schedule 8 min read

Oct. 26 – Nov. 1 Editor’s Pick of the Week: Check out the Black and White Halloween Film Festival at Covey Center for the Arts in Provo starting Oct. 29 and running through Halloween night.  Festival goers will screen black and white classic Halloween films including Dracula, Frankenstein, and even some Abbot and Costello.  There […]

UVU wins three and drops one

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October 26, 2009

schedule 3 min read

UVU picked up three additional wins while dropping one in recent matchups with USU, Texas-Pan American, ISU and SUU. On Oct. 13 the Wolverines took on in-state rival USU in a five set match. The Aggies built some substantial leads throughout play that allowed them to run away with the match.  Despite the loss, UVU […]

Bitter medicine

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October 26, 2009

schedule 3 min read

Taxes. Everybody hates them. Well, those who actually pay them hate them. At any rate, taxes are evil – at least according to the predominant Utah right-wing Republican ideology. Taking people’s money away always makes the economy worse. And on top of that, it is wrong to take money from some to give to others, […]

School spirit with no sweat

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October 26, 2009

schedule 3 min read

If you’ve been anywhere near the bookstore, you’ve likely seen the entrance blanketed racks of clothes and mannequins modeling wares. Sweats, hats and even clothes for toddlers all emblazoned with the Wolverine or UVU logo are available for purchase to show school spirit. It may not have occurred to those who browse this section that […]

A more charitable charity

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October 26, 2009

schedule 3 min read

In the fight for a cure against cancer, we must account for all those who are afflicted If you haven’t read the flyers or been to the Web site, the affectionately named “UVU Girl” was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia last month, a terrible disease. In the last month, heroic efforts have been made to […]

Letter to the editor

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October 26, 2009

schedule 2 min read

The UVU testing center is no vacation. Unfortunately, my classes this semester have left me no choice but to pay frequent visits to this dreaded piece of land. Each time I go, I pray that my next experience will be better than the last and so far my prayers are left unanswered. I like to […]

Concealed weapons not the threat

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October 26, 2009

schedule 3 min read

The issue of concealed weapons on campus has recently stirred emotions on both sides of the debate. Much has been printed about murder rates, suicide and accidental deaths, and much of this has obscured the real question: Am I safe? As a student, I want the safest learning environment possible. I certainly won’t make light […]