Trump the biggest benefactor of his new tax plan?

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October 10, 2016

schedule 3 min read

On Thursday, Sept. 15, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump released his latest vision of his tax plan, which includes substantial tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. Aspects of his plan include reducing the current seven tax brackets down to three, repealing the estate tax, lowering the tax rates for businesses from 35 percent to 15 […]

The Divided States of America

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October 10, 2016

schedule 3 min read

The United States of America seems to be anything but united, with many people believing that the country is more divided now than at any point since the Civil War. There are so many instances of divisive hate happening every day that it’s hard to keep track of everything that’s going on, but here’s a […]

Political correctness, trigger warnings and what to do about them

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October 10, 2016

schedule 3 min read

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines political correctness as “conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be eliminated.” Dictionary.com defines trigger warnings as, “a stated warning that the content of a text, video, etc., may upset or offend some people, especially those who […]

Get out and vote

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October 10, 2016

schedule 2 min read

Election day is nearing, and with it comes the opportunity for citizens to vote for a candidate who best represents their interests, yet many young people say they don’t vote because their vote doesn’t count. However, our votes do count so long as we participate in state and presidential elections. Regular voting leads to change; […]

Jesse Ruins Relationships: How my marriage failed

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September 29, 2016

schedule 3 min read

Those who follow my stories know that I’m the definition of a non-traditional student: I’ve been in school for ten years, I have two kids and I turn 30 this year. You’ve also probably realized by now that I enjoy writing things to be humorous. Today I decided to switch that up a bit, and […]

Gov. Gary Herbert vs. Planned Parenthood

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September 29, 2016

schedule 2 min read

Utah’s Planned Parenthood became the target of Governor Gary Herbert following the viral video footage that allegedly showed Planned Parenthood employees discussing selling fetal tissues in August 2015. Herbert tried to cut off funding from the organization after viewing said videos, leading Planned Parenthood to sue the governor’s office in order to maintain funding. Recently, […]

How to transition from unhealthy eating to healthy eating

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September 28, 2016

schedule 3 min read

Healthy eating is difficult. The amount of information online does not make it easier either, and it can intimidate those wishing to begin a path of healthier eating habits and deter even the most determined. Compiled here are some basic tips for incorporating healthy eating when there is no place to start. First, stop drinking […]

Jesse Ruins Wolverine Wednesday: The battle between Chick-fil-A and JDawgs

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September 26, 2016

schedule 2 min read

Each week, UVU holds its not so famous campus activity, formally known as Wolverine Wednesday. The purpose of Wolverine Wednesday is essentially to be an engagement opportunity on campus, aimed at promoting Wolverine pride while giving students a chance to meet others and make friends. Who could resist making friends while getting discount lunch and […]

SIX WEEKS – By Richard J. Nance, MSW, MSHHA, Adjunct Instructor

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September 26, 2016

schedule 4 min read

For freshmen, the first six weeks of school are the most hazardous to academic success, health and safety. You’re in college because you are smart, ambitious, have goals, and you know what you need to do to succeed. If this is the first time you’ve lived away from home without parental supervision, then there are […]

Pizza and counter terrorism

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September 20, 2016

schedule 2 min read

Pizza and Politics is a guest-speakering event, held one Tuesday a month, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Pizza and Politics offers free pizza to all UVU students who attend. Topics range from law enforcement to presidential elections, all with the aim to help students become more aware of the world they live in.   […]