Alex Rivera, Editor-in-Chief, @HashtagginAlex Marvel has disappointed before. “X-Men: The Last Stand” was one of their biggest disappointments as they tried to close that trilogy on a high note. Rather, it looked like they put that together while they were high. The first “Wolverine: Origins” movie wasn’t much better. As a matter of fact, it […]
First world problems: stuck in a class while your favorite television show is on, being bored with no cable where you live. No worries; technology has made it possible for you to solve these issues with streaming TV. How does each option for streaming compare? What effect does this technology have on the television […]
Shelby Jackson, staff writer, [email protected] If you’ve heard anything in the news over the last couple of months about Edward Snowden, it’s probably had something to do with the headline “Whistleblower or Traitor?” For those who don’t know anything about what’s going on with this story, let me share a little synopsis. A couple months […]
By Alex Sousa, Managing Editor, @TwoFistedSousa Edward Snowden is a hero. I don’t want to mince words here and I don’t want there to be any confusion. In that same spirit, allow me to explain some things clearly and simply. Edward Snowden is not “in hiding.” If he was hiding, no one would know his […]
Joshua Wartena, Opinions Editor, [email protected] I really enjoy people-watching. I’ll go hang out at Wal-Mart, just walking around and gawking. As Ron Swanson said, “I come here for the same reason other people go to the zoo … Look at that thing!” Because of my propensity to extrapolate information without context or personal […]
Amanda Hollman, assistant opinions editor, @HollmanAmanda Students have so much to balance in their lives. They have friends, classes, homework, tests, dating, the basic necessities of eating and sleeping, and many more, all encompassed by needing to keep their finances stable. Unless your parents were good at teaching you how to manage money, […]
Byline: Joshua Wartena, Opinions Editor, [email protected] You’re finally at college Congratulations; you got through high school and are stepping onto the path that likely determines the rest of your life. You have to live somewhere for the next couple years, but Orem sure doesn’t look like a college town. Where are the dorms, […]
Joshua Wartena, Opinions Editor, [email protected] Tuition is at an all-time high. UVU has relatively low prices, but you’re still looking at more than 2500 dollars a semester. Let’s do some basic arithmetic for monthly expenses: Rent: 300, food: 100, car/gas/insurance: 300, phone: 50 and school: 700. That’s 1400 dollars a month in […]
Amanda Hollman, assistant opinions editor, @HollmanAmanda Like most colleges, Utah Valley University offers many online courses to give students a variety of options to achieve their degree. Like any other choice, there are benefits and downfalls. Before clicking the submit button to register for that online class, check out if that is […]
Amanda Hollman, Assistant Opinions Editor, @HollmanAmanda Learning how to live with roommates can be a challenge for even the most experienced of students. Do not let this intimidate you. While there is not one way to live with roommates, there are some basic things that can be done to make the transition […]