When dreams become reality

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August 6, 2015

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Chandler Christensen Staff Writer Lucid dreaming is a phenomenon that occurs when the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming, while having the ability to control the d ream. In a sense, lucid dreamers are “awake” within a dream.  Although it might seem to be a rare occurrence, lucid dreaming happens quite often. In a […]

Wandering Supper Club

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August 5, 2015

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Photo Credit: Rachel Clark Lee Thomas | Lifestyle Editor | @leenis85   Bored with redundant Utah food experiences, Chef Celeste Pianezzola created an innovative way to keep things fresh and exciting all summer with Wandering Supper Club. After spending several post-graduate years working at Utah restaurant scene pioneers such as Forage and Pago, UVU Culinary […]

Where To See Homegrown Live Music This Summer

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August 5, 2015

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Lee Thomas | Lifestyle Editor | @leenis85   Local music shows have become a huge part of summertime in Utah County. The following is a brief compendium to help you plan accordingly. Whether it’s up in the mountains or in the heart of the city, the U.C. is far from short of things to do. […]

UVU Student Nick Zemp Helps Heal Others Using Medicinal Herbs

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August 5, 2015

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Lee Thomas | Lifestyle Editor | @leenis85   After sustaining a neck injury six years ago that left him bound to a wheelchair, UVU Chemistry/Botany double major Nick Zemp uses his knowledge and positive energy to spread the word about herbal remedies. Zemp grew up in Idaho Falls and, as an adult, moved to several […]

Father’s Day BROtique

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July 8, 2015

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Vyking Events Gives Back to Community Mackenzie Hurst | Staff Writer | @kenziehurst Vyking Events hosted its first BROtique event on June 20, over Father’s Day weekend, at Rustica Hardware in Springville, which provided attendees an opportunity to find the perfect gift for dad. “There are a lot of events catered to women, which is […]

Can Chimpanzees Cook?

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July 8, 2015

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The Human Brain, Impulse Control, and the Evolution of Cooking. Garret Stirland | Staff Writer Photo By Julie Ostler @jules1lo  Humans are the only creatures in the animal kingdom known to cook their food. However, chimpanzees may be making a run at culinary. Cooking food is something that seems very instinctual to us as human beings. […]

The Psychology and Physiology of Yoga

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July 8, 2015

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A Look Into the Benefits of Yoga for College Students Chandler Christensen | Staff Writer There are many pictures of people doing yoga poses on Instagram like Upward-Facing Dog, Downward-Facing Dog, Warrior I, and Warrior II, or perhaps you know how to do Downward-Facing Dog yourself. For those in Western society, yoga is used as […]

Love Hurts

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June 10, 2015

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Jared Stirland | Assistant Lifestyle Editor | [email protected] Two important qualities of a romantic relationship are emotional and physical intimacy.  They play a crucial role in the formation of a relationship, and can be the cause of an end to a relationship. Each person has their own definition of infidelity based on personal ideology, and […]

Provo Food Truck Roundup

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June 9, 2015

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  Photo by Gabi Campbell | Art Director | @gabicampbell photos Lee Thomas | Lifestyle Editor | @leenis85 Provo’s weekly Thursday night Food Truck Roundup is back in the summer swing for the third year with more trucks and a bigger location. The new location is across the street from the Startup Building in the […]

Summer Entertainment Guide

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June 9, 2015

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Muse | Photo by Danny Clinch Lee Thomas | Lifestyle Editor | @leenis85   Summer 2015 is shaping up to be better than ever for fans of escapism. With near constant releases from every different medium, let this be your guide through the digital jungle. Movies have historically been a huge draw in the warmer […]