The State of the University

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February 8, 2010

schedule 4 min read

Dear students, The State of the University address will be delivered this Thrusday at 2 p.m. in the Ragan Theater.  Although this address may seem like a formality, this speech discusses issues facing our school and student body. More specifically, it aids in understanding the myriad reasons the school functions as it does. Maybe because […]

Correctionary: This week’s word–Censorship

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February 8, 2010

schedule 3 min read

Back in January of 2009, much was made about President Barack Obama’s telling Republican leaders that, “You can’t just listen to Rush Limbaugh and get things done.” Last October, Liz Cheney, spawn of the aptly named former Vice President Cheney, made an appearance on Sean Hannity’s Fox News television show to criticize the Obama administration’s […]

The problem with Matheson

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February 8, 2010

schedule 3 min read

Despite Representative Jim Matheson’s high approval ratings, there are many who have become increasingly agitated over his frequent conservative stances. “Matheson is a DINO, a Democrat in name only,” said UVU philosophy and peace and justice studies professor Dr. Michael Minch. “As a Democrat, he votes wrong on almost every issue.” In response to Matheson’s […]

Top Ten’s for Valentines Day:

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February 8, 2010

schedule 1 min read

Top Love Movies: •            Gone with the Wind •            Casablanca •            West Side Story •            Terminator 2: Judgment Day •            Doctor Zhivago •            Roman Holiday •            Dirty Dancing •            The Notebook •            Valentine’s Day (in theaters February 12th) Top Love Songs: •            Can you feel the love tonight? (Elton John) •            P.S. I Love You […]

Arouse the neglected areas of your love life

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February 8, 2010

schedule 3 min read

While Victoria’s Secret stores dot almost every mall across the United States, below are some shops where you can get some more personalized unmentionables. I mean, how embarrassing would it be if you found out you and your best friend wore the exact same underwear to bed on your special night? Not cool and not […]

Romantic tragedy

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February 8, 2010

schedule 3 min read

You might say that romantic comedies create a false sense of what a modern relationship ought to be like. In a sense this is absolutely true; no one ought to take their cues from these half-witted attempts at romance. Or, you might say that romantic comedies are entirely accurate in describing some kinds of relationships, […]

The silent battle of the sexes

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February 8, 2010

schedule 3 min read

For many women, being a minority isn’t really an issue at school. But for women in certain programs, like digital media or business, it quickly becomes one. “Being a girl means you are automatically a minority in this major” said Madysen Memmott, a Digital Media student. “On my first day of class one of my […]

How to properly revel in misery

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February 8, 2010

schedule 2 min read

Valentine’s Day is hell on earth. Red decorations cover the walls mimicing the flames of Hades, and black-hearted cherubs aim arrows at the lonely like the centaurs in Dante’s seventh circle. There is no way to escape it, as we learned in Dante’s Divine Comedy. The only way for us lonely souls to survive the […]

Mixed Connections

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February 8, 2010

schedule 3 min read

W4M Set Targets on Me In Target, earlier today. You: a tall drink of water, with a smile that a girl could slide away in for all eternity, and that would be the plan. You smelled like bro. Me: a reserved cashier that sold you your floss and shampoo. If you see this and you’re […]

Low-maintenance Valentine’s Day

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February 8, 2010

schedule 3 min read

You may have planned to go to the ever-so elegant (not) Olive Garden with your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, but as the Mayans would have it, the holiday falls on a Sunday. Your plans are dashed because your love will be oh-so disappointed if you decide to break the Sabbath just to schmooze over each […]