Proper college attire

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August 25, 2013

schedule 2 min read

  Many people have pet peeves. They don’t like people chewing with their mouths open, or talking with their mouth full, or keeping things too messy, what have you. There is one thing that should get on everyone’s nerves at this campus, however. That is wearing clothes in support of another college.   You see […]

Lush Lands in Orem Create Opportunity to Learn

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August 12, 2013

schedule 3 min read

By Laura Fox, photo editor [email protected] Sitting just north of UVU in Orem Utah, one family is trying to make a difference in the way they eat, as well as educating others on the benefits of growing local food and conservation by giving tours of their lush Woodhead Gardens. Logan Lyon manages his small business […]

The tough labor ahead

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August 12, 2013

schedule 3 min read

Alex Rivera, Editor-in-Chief, @HashtagginAlex I’m new at this and by no means am I an expert in the field of rearing a child while attending school. As I approach this fall semester, I can’t help but realize that there are a lot of changes happening in my life right now that personally, I’m not even […]

A bra-tossing good time with Grizzly Bear and Youth Lagoon

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August 12, 2013

schedule 4 min read

By Alex Sousa, Managing Editor, @TwoFistedSousa It used to be that I would prepare for shows weeks in advance, exploring the back catalogue of whatever artist I was going to see. Then I would ride that post-show high for weeks afterwards, devoting more time listening to whatever musician I’d seen and reliving that concert experience, […]

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Polynesian Cultural Center Celebrates at UVU

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July 28, 2013

schedule 2 min read

  By Jimmy Hall, Staff Writer   If you have ever explored the islands of Hawaii and landed on Oahu, you probably have come across the Polynesian Cultural Center. At the PCC, one can become acquainted with the isles of the Pacific’s dancing, food and live acts that showcase their exotic cultures. For years the […]

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Riding for Cancer

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July 28, 2013

schedule 3 min read

By Brittany Plothow Staff Writer   There’s no such thing as too much good karma, but Utah County offers tons of opportunities to add to your bucket. Running tends to be very popular in Happy Valley and every weekend tends to have some kind of 5k or half marathon fundraiser. A change of pace is […]

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Salt Lake Comic-Con preview

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July 28, 2013

schedule 2 min read

  By Cameron Simek Life Editor   The time is near. On September 5-7, Salt Lake City is getting its very own nerd Mecca, or at least as close as we can come to one—we are a flyover state after all.   Yes, ladies and gentlemen, there is a Comic-Con coming to Salt Lake.   […]

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The Giant Robot Fights We Deserve.

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July 28, 2013

schedule 3 min read

  By Cameron Simek Life Editor   For those who grew up with “Power Rangers” and “Gundam;” for those that loved watching those old “Godzilla” and other Kaiju films with a sense of awe and wonder—even though the models were plastic and the destruction was obviously fake—this is your film.   “Pacific Rim” is, to […]

Six Must-have Looks for Fall 2013

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July 26, 2013

schedule 4 min read

  By: Emily Allen   You don’t have to travel to New York or Las Vegas to find the latest fashions from NYC Fashion Week.   “Leather, bold patterns, olive hues and white are trends this fall and are available right now in Utah at City Creek Center,” according to City Creek Center General Manager […]

Chinese Summer Days

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July 25, 2013

schedule 2 min read

  By Juan Whiting Staff Writer   As many Utahns celebrate the Pioneers coming into the valley, UVU gets ready for another celebration: Chinese Summer Days.  On July 25 and 26, UVU will be hosting numerous activities promoting Chinese language and cultural studies with a two day camp.   Hundreds of students participating in dual […]