What to do at UVU

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July 15, 2013

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  By Cameron Simek   So you’ve made the big decision of picking a school, and you may be wondering what there is to do now that you’re here. Fret not; we are here to help you find some activities just for you.   Our school is full of fun things to do on a […]

This is The End; the lighter side of the apocalypse

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July 1, 2013

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Cameron Simek, Life Editor   Before we begin, it’s important to note that this movie is not The World’s End, with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, which is the other end of the world movie premiering this summer. It seems like a deal was struck between these two films as the previews included an extended […]

Explosions and loud noises: a guide to the 4th of July

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July 1, 2013

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Cameron Simek, Life Editor   So, the week is upon us. We sit in silent reflection, thinking back to a time when our ancestors were forced to fight for their freedom. As a flag dances patriotically on the wind, thousands of hearts around the country are moved in unison to the sounds of the 1812 […]

Fresh fun at the Provo farmers’ market

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July 1, 2013

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Laura Fox, Photo Editor   Saturday morning Provo is bustling with weekend shoppers, summer students and families, all enjoying the first warm days of the summer months. At Pioneer Park the water fountains are on and crowded with soaking wet kids, wild with excitement and uncertainty of where the next fountain of cool water will […]

Things to do this summer in Salt Lake

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June 17, 2013

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By: Cameron Simek Life Editor     So, we’ve tried to cover all the things to do in the Happy Valley. Whether it be for couples or for you single students out there. Those who commute, however, may be feeling a little left out. Fear not, we have you covered.   Salt Lake holds the […]

Tasty Treats From Utah Valley’s Truffle Cottage

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June 17, 2013

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By: Laura Fox Photo Editor   Jennie Hales, a local chocolate artisan, works briskly on her next project. She’s opening her historic home for Pleasant Grove’s annual Strawberry Days festival in mid June, with hopes of getting her truffle business into full swing.   Jennie’s front room is blocked off and starting to look like […]

Summer Loving, Have You A Blast

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June 17, 2013

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Alex Rivera, Editor-in-Chief @HashtagginAlex   Being a couple in the valley has its perks. Being a couple in the valley during the summer has even more perks. Whether you’re a simple couple or a more adventurous one, there are plenty of things to do during the summer.   With temperatures rising to an uncomfortable 90 […]

The Flag of His Fathers

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June 17, 2013

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ISSUE: Jun. 17, 2013   By Alex Sousa, Managing Editor, @TwoFistedSousa   There’s a tattered piece of land on the west bank of the Jordan River. On a clear day and from a high hill, one can see the coast of the Mediterranean. And when the nights are cool a fog rolls in from the […]

Flying Ace All-Star Freestyle Show

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June 4, 2013

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    Park City, Utah (June 4, 2013) – Families and individuals looking for some high-flying action need not look any further, as the Flying Ace All-Stars Freestyle Sunday Show kicks off the summer seasonJune 9, 2013 at Utah Olympic Park on a new day and time.  The Flying Ace All-Stars Freestyle Show will be held every Sunday at 1:00 […]

The Evolution of Games

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June 3, 2013

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  By Cameron Simek, Life Editor   I remember playing Tetris on my Game Boy, and fitting those block together to clear lines.   Recently the game Alan Wake was on sale via digital download on the Xbox 360. Never having played the game before, and having five dollars, I decided to immediately purchase it. […]