Planned Parenthood creates a dialogue around the long-tabooed topic of sex. These services are essential to open the subject and inform people about safe methods. By Megan Flox-Lambert Opinions Writer Americans have the highest rate of sexually transmitted infections and teen pregnancies of any industrialized nation. In the United States, 19 million new sexually transmitted […]
What would Jesus do? Well, according to the New Play Project’s latest production, he would do the dishes, skateboard and go out to a karaoke bar. WWJD, written by former BYU student Anna Lewis as a part of her master’s thesis, tells the story of a group of friends whose lives are interrupted when Jesus […]
Federal government efforts to curb spending may save billions of dollars over the next decade but will end up hurting students that need help paying for school. By Tia Trujillo Opinions Writer With government proposals for budget cuts in higher education, students with the most need may feel the pinch and this university could see […]
With a sudden buzz and a song of recognition, ringtones seem to be a way that students choose to reflect their individual personalities. In classrooms, it is common to hear a familiar interruption generated by cell phones. Custom ringtones or text notifications are ways that people can recognize each caller by either a personalized song […]
I read both articles titled “The death of liberal arts education” and “Failure to create an academic community.” I felt that both had a snobby attitude. You said in your paper that the world would be barren if the social sciences, humanities, philosophy and art were no longer a part of the educational dialogue. You […]
For three former students, getting international attention for their work has become standard procedure. Chad Hemelstand, Matt Eastin and Russ Mayo all work as independent video contractors. The three have filmed and edited videos for Sony Music, Columbia Music, Vivo.com and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. “I have a job I love […]
On March 30, from 5-10 p.m., be prepared for battle as students and their bands duke it out in the courtyard to see who will win this year’s Battle of the Bands competition. The first place winners take home $300, free studio time and free photography work. The second place winners will receive $150 and […]
Low student involvement in campus events and functions hampers the academic mission of the school and damages the university environment. A quick glance of the campus gives the appearance of a vibrant university. Enrollment continues to increase so that classrooms are bursting at the seams and students constantly complain of a lack of sufficient parking […]
What do you think of the recently signed amendment to Utah’s Government Records Access and Management Act? I do not like it. I don’t see where they can do that constitutionally. -Collin Hamilton English Education, freshman The government works for the public, so we should still be able to access the accounts up to a […]
The field of liberal arts education is constantly being threatened by budget cuts and a general lack of support. It should, however, be a priority rather than a go-to for program cuts. By Megan Flox-Lambert Opinions Writer People once valued a wellrounded education. Humanities, philosophy, fine arts and social sciences were the keys to understanding […]