Phone interviews: not for the unprepared

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March 5, 2015

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Photo credit: Gabi Campbell, Photo Editor, @gabicampbellphotos   A phone interview can be a stressful experience for job and internship seekers, but it’s important to be prepared so that employers are persuaded to schedule a second, in-person interview. Phone interviews are similar to traditional interviews but the goal is different. Tyler Nelson, Employer Relations Manager at UVU, said, […]

Beauty benefits

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March 5, 2015

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Photo credit: Gabi Campbell, Photo Editor, @gabicampbellphotos   The coconut oil fad has swept the nation, and you can hardly scroll through your Pinterest feed without coming across a brand new use for the “miracle oil.” Although a lot of people tend to shy away from fad products, the oil has a few benefits that are […]

Horoscopes: March

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March 4, 2015

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Pisces (Feb 19 – March 20) It’s no secret that you are prone to spring fever. Your goals are within your reach; just stay focused as the days warm up. You’ll have your time to cut loose and have fun, but for now the library is your best friend. Aries (March 21 – April 19) […]

Get back on track with your New Year’s goals

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March 4, 2015

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Photo Illustration: Valerie Cheatham, Photo Editor, @valeriecheatham   You were just putting a list of New Year’s resolutions together. One month down and chances are those resolutions have already been broken. It’s not too late to pick them back up. You can take steps to help you successfully reach your goals. It’s important that you […]

Of models and murderers

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March 2, 2015

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Illustration by: Ashley Fairbourne   It’s possible that I’m the only person who feels like models are one of the most difficult and frustrating types of human beings in the world, but something tells me I’m not alone. One of the biggest turn-offs for me is when a guy tells me that he is a […]

The great dress debate

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February 27, 2015

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Thursday, Feb. 26, a Tumblr post about a dress went crazy viral with one question: is it blue with black lace or white with gold lace? The post flooded social media platforms, sparking debates  with strong opinions between those who saw blue/black and those who saw white/gold. Even celebrities joined in on the quest for […]

If you hit snooze, you lose

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February 27, 2015

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People don’t agree on a lot of things, but most would say that waking up more tired than when they fell asleep is uncomfortable. Kelly Fitzpatrick of the Daily Burn explains how to stop hitting the snooze button and creating healthy routines throughout your day to improve your sleep at night. Consider yourself in the […]

Wind Symphony changes STEM to STEAM

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February 26, 2015

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The wind symphony’s annual children’s concert on Feb. 18 was a hit for audiences of all ages with great music and a positive message tied together with entertaining humor. Titled Dr. Calamari and the (Mad) Science of Music, the performance included an animated short designed by a class ofDigital Media sophomores called Cyborg Shrimp, the […]

Sundance or bust

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February 26, 2015

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Photo credit: Lee Thomas   UVU offers a block class every January/February in which enrolled students, including myself, not only analyze the history and form of documentary film, but are also provided the opportunity to attend a variety of Sundance films for free. Another year has come and passed for the Sundance Film Festival and […]

Do’s and don’ts for the gym

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February 25, 2015

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Photo credit: Brooke Morrill, Photo Director, @brookemorrill   We’ve all been to the gym at some point or another. For some it’s a chore, and for others it’s the best part of the day. Either way, you need to know the proper etiquette when you set foot in any gym. In every gym there’s always […]