The unexpected adrenaline rush of her dreams

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October 3, 2014

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Update: Megan Moffitt, a freshman in nursing, had the time of her life when she had the opportunity to go on the CBS show The Price is Right. On the fourth round, the contestants had to guess what the retail market value for a Flexsteel leather chair and ottoman. Moffitt won the round and with […]

Shared space

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September 26, 2014

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Photo credit: Brooke Morrill   Roommates, one minute they can be adored, the next, they deserve a swift kick to the curb. Even if someone is happy about college life, any type of tension or disharmony with roommates can sour that enthusiasm. People with diverse personalities and backgrounds, living under the same roof, are bound […]

Warning signs

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September 26, 2014

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While I wouldn’t consider my previous relationship to be abusive, now that I am out of it I can see that there were signs that it could have become one. Luckily for me, I had good friends that helped me see past the red flags and the excuses that I made for them, though it […]

9-5 health tips and tricks

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September 24, 2014

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Summertime is prime for a couple things: vacations, when you can afford them, and working full-time to make as much money as possible. The dilemma is maintaining that bikini body while in an office from 9-5. While full-time work is common and often necessary for students during the summer, it can lead to bad eating […]

Making the most of your road trip

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September 24, 2014

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For many students this summer, they will be hitting the open road for adventures, making memories, and discovering who they are. Living in Utah, we have a geographic advantage to drive to desired vacation spots in under a day. Many people like to road trip to Idaho, Montana and various parts around Utah. But living […]

Stars and stripes

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September 24, 2014

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The Fourth of July is a high-point of summer and there’s no better time to be on top of the season’s fashion game. Don’t look drab on this day of festivities. It might seem simple, but taking the time to look nice is a great way to show off your pride and patriotism.   As […]

Under the influence of love

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September 24, 2014

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Love is a drug.  Love can cause you to act in a way you normally wouldn’t and just like a drug; love sends surges of euphoria and excitement to the brain.   In this state, it’s hard to speak or behave in a rational manner. Dr. Rachel Needle, a licensed psychologist states, “…specific chemical substances such […]

Seven to-do’s before summer kicks the bucket

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September 24, 2014

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When it comes to summer, most college students are working jobs they don’t want, to pay for schooling that they need. Or they are in summer school full time and forget to enjoy the little things in life that make summer fun and exciting. Needless to say, this happens way too often and should be […]

Taking a bite into beloved

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September 24, 2014

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Photo courtesy of beloved.com   The people at Beloved want you to stop playing with your food and start wearing it. From pizza onesies to pickle socks, the Utah-based clothing company is taking social media, the Internet and your closet by storm one cat-print snapback at a time. Flash back to 2012 when Beloved was […]

The popular vote

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September 22, 2014

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Photo credit: Brooke Morrill   We have an inherent desire to be accepted by others.  The longing for acceptance and popularity is clearly more recognizable in high school, but it’s possible that this inherent desire to belong to a certain social groups can also seep into your college life. People who need to feel popular […]