Missy Jensen | Staff Writer | @missyjensen19 | Photo by Julie Ostler | Assistant Photo Editor | @jules1lo On April 25, a devastating 7.8 earthquake killed 8,800 people and injured 23,000 others in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. Utah Valley University Chemistry professor Fern Caka, was in the middle of it and survived […]
Illustration by: Ashley Fairbourne They say that everything comes full circle. Many people find themselves right back where they began in issues of life, jobs, friendships and love. The on and off again relationship with my old boyfriend, whom I had become habitually dependent on, left me wondering— Will the circle be unbroken? How many […]
Photo credit: Valerie Cheatham You’ve spent the entire semester wishing for this day to arrive, the end of your schoolwork and the beginning of a well-deserved summer vacation. You’ve been meticulously counting down the days until you’re free from exams and ready to relax. Free from the stresses of college life, it may be tempting to […]
Photo illustration: Brooke Morrill In a short couple of weeks, many students will be walking out of the campus doors for the last time as an undergraduate. With this can come nostalgia of this experience and the question of what’s next? It’s normal to feel a flood of emotions as students look back and reflect […]
Photo illustration: Valerie Cheatham So, you’ve landed a summer internshipworkingforacompany in your field of study – that’s great! Now what? Internships are an increasingly important part of the workforce today – and you need at least one, if not several, under your belt to snag a good job after graduation. They provide a kind of […]
Graduation is right around the corner and it’s time to celebrate your accomplishment of receiving your degree. Friends and family will be traveling from all over to come see you and celebrate with you. Planning your grad party is crucial. Don’t invite your ex boyfriend/ girlfriend — We understand, you still have feelings for them […]
Photo illustration: Valerie Cheatham Graduation is approaching fast and campus is buzzing with an air of excitement, even if that excitement in tempered by a nervous energy. The one question, “when are you graduating?” has suddenly turned into a series of questions. “What are your plans after graduation?” “Are you going to use your […]
Ares (March 21 – April 19): Aries always have a knack for adventure. Summer is coming; make sure you exercise that talent and go someplace new. Keep your independent spirit alive! Avoid negative vibes that can entice your temper. Impulsiveness can be helpful, use it to your advantage. Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Although you […]
Illustration by: Ashley Fairbourne With spring break coming up I figured it was a good time to bring up all the awful spring break hook-ups I’ve had in my lifetime and what I had learned from them. But when I stopped to think about it I realized I had never had a spring break […]
Photo illustration: Collin Cooper Whether you’re strapped for cash, need a serious break that doesn’t include the stress of a trip or just haven’t made any plans, you and many other students may have to prepare to spend this spring break without the luxuries of palm trees or packed bags. When your roommate calls […]