Atheist’s moral dilemmas

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September 3, 2012

schedule 4 min read

By Cameron Simek Opinions Editor Atheism is a hard concept for some to understand. The basic definition of Atheism is the theory or belief that God doesn’t exist. It seems like a simple enough definition, but the mere thought of it seems to confuse people. Verifiable facts, and the quest for discovery, both personal and […]

Fashion falls low on the priority list

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September 3, 2012

schedule 3 min read

I am a very efficient person. Every morning I roll out of bed about 15 minutes before I catch my bus at 7:25. I brush my teeth, change clothes and grab a piece of bread while I walk out the door and eat it on my way. As I am sure my fellow bus-mates know […]

‘Legitimate’ cause for concern, be mindful of your words

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September 3, 2012

schedule 4 min read

Missouri Congressman Todd Akin was asked in an interview that was released on Aug. 19 about women who have been raped and whether they should have the option of abortion if they were to become pregnant. “It seems to me, from what I understand from doctors, that’s really rare,” Akin said in regard to cases […]

Strange Brew

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September 3, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Whether it’s a Kony 2012 campaign or Bieber Fever, it can be very difficult to avoid getting swept up in a flurry of excitement to look for the truth amongst a pile of PR and half truths. Business student Kraig Jacobson has stepped in a heaping pile of Canadian cow pies by neglecting to declare a […]

Read the Atheism one first

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September 3, 2012

schedule 4 min read

I ask that you read the piece about atheism first only because Connor Allen and Cameron Simek laid out an extremely eloquent and simple-to-understand explanation of their beliefs. And make no bones about it, atheism is, without a doubt, a very defined and rigid ideology. Many would have you believe they are spiritual anarchists of […]

Dress for success, it pays to impress

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September 3, 2012

schedule 3 min read

We would all like to believe that it’s all about what is on the inside of a person and not what a person looks like. However, that is simply not the case. As college students, we take on the responsibility of becoming adults, taking care of ourselves and preparing to start a on a career […]

Rate my professors, or rate my opinions

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September 3, 2012

schedule 2 min read

Have you ever wondered what your professors thought about RateMyProfessors.com? This article sought out the opinions from students and professors from UVU to see if they favored or rejected the site when making a decision.

A true Wolverine

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September 3, 2012

schedule 4 min read

I enjoy traditions. They provide consistency and familiarity in otherwise ever-changing lives. I’m sure that the very first lovers to kiss on campus here at UVU, sparking the “True Wolverine” tradition, were two perfectly nice people. Unfortunately, sometimes traditions are upheld simply for the sake of tradition without giving much thought to what the tradition […]