Letter to an anonymous critic

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September 28, 2009

schedule 3 min read

I got this new bumper sticker at the Mad as Hell Doctors event on Sept 12. It reads, “My car has better health insurance than I do.” After a long, frustrating day I returned to my car in free parking to find the following note under my windshield wiper: “Your car may have better insurance […]

Mayoral Candidate John Curtis: The lesser of two republicans

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September 28, 2009

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John Curtis is probably the most typical Provo candidate — a conservative BYU graduate with a business degree who married his high-school sweetheart after serving an LDS mission. In a race against fellow G.O.P. Candidate Steve Clark, some of the more liberal-minded students might question the point of even filling out a ballot. However, Curtis […]

Thinking lessons

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September 28, 2009

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I am a Teaching assistant for an ethics and values class, and in my time doing this, a number of students, and (surprisingly) teachers have asked me basically the same question: “Why the hell do we have to take this stupid class?” I can only surmise that the number of people who actually ask this […]

Examination of the “sacred” is always ethical

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September 28, 2009

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As I was wondering through the halls on campus I happed to notice a poster on the bulletin board that said “Is examination of the sacred ever ethical?” It was referencing the HBO series “Big Love” which is about a fictional Utah polygamist family that happened to air an episode depicting activities that occur in […]

Unsolicited Dating Advice: Improving your chances for a second date

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September 21, 2009

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Ladies, are you getting asked out, but have noticed that things rarely progress beyond the first date? You’ve had a great time ice blocking together, followed up with frozen yogurt and the most amazing conversation ever, but the days tick by and you don’t hear back from him. Fret not! You just need to get […]

Message from UVUSA: UVUSA is going green, will you?

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September 21, 2009

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UVUSA is enthusiastic about the progress that has been made thus far with recycling at UVU. Our efforts to make the campus more environmentally friendly have been widely supported. We appreciate the constant support that we receive from the administration and most importantly our fellow students. However, we are also keenly aware that there is […]

Off campus food can be allowed with approval

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September 21, 2009

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According to an article recently published in the “UVU Review,” campus food services  does not allow any exceptions to their rule barring food from outside sources being brought onto campus, but this is simply not true. All that needs to be done to arrange for off-campus is a signature from Director of Food Services, Val […]

Hi, I’m a PC

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September 21, 2009

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Unlike my superficial, trend-obsessed, metrosexual rival, I find that there’s more to a computer than a pretty case. Computers aren’t supposed to be overpriced paperweights as so many Mac users treat them. Don’t believe me? Keep reading. Let’s be honest: your average college student uses their computer only for word processing, listening to MP3s and […]

Hi, I’m a Mac

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September 21, 2009

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Hi, I’m a Mac I’m proud to be a Mac for so many reasons I can’t count and new reasons pop up every day. Macs just work. My computer and its operating system are made by the same company,  making a beautifully seamless harmony between hardware and software. The Mac OS is the most advanced […]

Why I am a Wolverine

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September 21, 2009

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This is my final semester at Utah Valley University. I have been here for three years. I have fallen in love with this school for the same reasons that many of us choose this school: smaller class sizes, enhanced engagement opportunities, and practical experiences. My original intention in coming back to Utah was to attend […]