The case against cellphones

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September 19, 2014

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Do you hold your cellphone in your bra? Do you sleep with your phone like an electronic teddy bear? This article is for you or those around you that have these habits. Though we can call to Tahiti, humans had never been exposed to this technology prior to the past 20 or 30 years. Being […]

How to use LinkedIn to further your career

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September 19, 2014

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You’ve heard it a million times before: our generation has completely transformed our way of life thanks to the advancement of technology. In our lifetime, we have gone from going to the store to buy everything to being able to receive anything at our door by a click of a button (and your credit card […]

Social media savvy

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September 17, 2014

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As our communication channels have increasingly evolved to online conversation, etiquette within social media is more important than ever. Learning the do’s and don’ts of social media can affect not only relationships but jobs too. Smart phones and tablets have made social media channels instantaneously available regardless of student’s whereabouts. Conversing through text messages, Facebook […]

Coo coo for food trucks

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September 17, 2014

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If you haven’t made your way to a food truck roundup in south Provo yet, you have no idea what you are missing. Every week from 5-9 p.m., people line up at the same location to eat their favorite foods. The offerings range from delicious donuts to tasty tacos. You will find food that fits […]

When the feeling is mutual

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September 17, 2014

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Photo credit: Gabi Campbell   You like someone. You flirt, chat and text each other on a regular basis. You’ve even been hanging out with one another for quite some time, but signs that these feelings are reciprocated seem a bit fuzzy. You’ve tried deciphering their non-verbal messages to you with no success. All you […]

Fighting the urge to walk alone

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September 15, 2014

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Mental illness encompasses a wide range of disorders that affect many. Whether you are personally struggling with the symptoms or someone you are close to is striving to overcome them, the effect is strong. Mental disorders, in one form or another, affect all UVU students, professors, advisors and employees. These disorders can be difficult, to […]

Celebrating Peru, the 2014 global spotlight

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September 12, 2014

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On Thursday night the Grande Ballroom stopped being the territory of UVU; for two hours it turned into a region of Peru for the Global Spotlight Inaugural Celebration. Peruvian food and music created an atmosphere that made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed, like if they were literally in Peru. “This event went great. The atmosphere […]

Picking the perfect present

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September 10, 2014

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Brianna Bailey | Lifestyle Editor | @BriannaBailey14 Illustration by Ashley Fairbourne   As summer is wrapping up, wedding season is in full swing. This leaves various parties for the becoming brides and several gifts to purchase per occasion. Understanding which gift is appropriate for each event is crucial. Although engaged couples will have a different timeline […]

#GIRLBOSS empowering female students everywhere

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September 8, 2014

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Brianna Bailey | Lifestyle Editor | @BriannaBailey14   As we are all pursuing our education at this time, we have goals we’d like to meet after graduating. Our hard work in academia, jobs and personal life is all, hopefully, going to get us somewhere we are aspiring to be, following our college degree. Though campus […]

Celebrities galore at Comic Con 2014

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September 6, 2014

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The second day of Salt Lake Comic Con 2014 had a wide variety of panels that guests could choose to attend. Smallvillle fans filled the north ballroom to listen to Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luther on the popular television show. Since he felt like he was on “the Titanic” when he was standing on […]