Kindling the fire of love

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April 1, 2013

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Let’s face it: Few things can be as stressful as being turned down by a potential date. No one likes to feel the embarrassment and shame of rejection, and this makes the dating game so scary for many students.  However, a new app called Tinder aims to take away both the fear and hassle from […]

Why Utah

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April 1, 2013

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Students from UVU, like any other college or University, aren’t just from Utah. More and more international and out-of-state students are coming here, and UVU hopes more will flood in with the loss in students due to the missionary age change in the LDS church. But what is it that brings students from all over […]

Spring attitudes and activities

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April 1, 2013

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Utah residents and visitors know winters in Utah can be long and sometimes very harsh. Utah gets a lot of snow and can have very low temperatures that begin in November and last until April. This is why the arrival of spring brings smiles and excitement. Spring means a lot of different things to a […]

Marriage Age

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April 1, 2013

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A recent study made by a professor at BYU discovered the average age for marriage had increased. Whether or not this is a problem is up to the students to decide. Jessica Hall, a UVU sophomore in English education, is happy that the average age appears to be rising. “It’s better to get married at […]

International student spotlight

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April 1, 2013

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Fredrick Amusu is an international student from Nigeria, West Africa. He came to the United States in August in hopes of gaining a better education and experiencing the American way of life. “It was always a childhood dream for me to come to the United States,” Amusu said. “In high school they would always use […]

For the health of it

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March 25, 2013

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What would we do without the egg? It’s a staple for breakfast, a stand in for a quick supper or snack, a holiday tradition and an ingredient in many sweet and savory dishes. With so many uses, one would assume the egg has always been held in high regard, but for many years the egg […]

UVU FOODS – A new club with big aspirations

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March 25, 2013

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On Monday March 18, Matt Hilbert and I sat on a wooden bench in the Outdoor Adventure Center. He wore a smile, and held himself with a confidence that couldn’t easily be duplicated. He was promoting his recently introduced club, UVU Foods, which can be found on Orgsync or Facebook. “There are three goals I […]

Graphoanalysis part two

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March 25, 2013

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In my previous article about Graphoanalysis, the study of handwriting, I gave you more of an idea on its premise. This is a synopsis on its creation and history. Graphoanalysis is not something used to cast fortunes or anything like that. Graphoanalysis is only made possible by our brain and the subconscious “ticks” in our […]

Benefits of being involved

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March 25, 2013

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Being involved in school activities teaches important life skills that benefit students in various areas of their lives such as teamwork, diligence, time management and self-discipline. It also gives students a social edge and the opportunity to interact with other students outside of class and make new friends. Sophomore Katlyn Zonkowsky was very active in […]

History and popular traditions of Easter

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March 25, 2013

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Have you ever wondered where Easter came from? Why does it change dates? Why do we celebrate it with colored eggs and a bunny? The history of Easter is tied to the religious belief of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the pagan celebration of spring. Some Christian religions celebrate Easter on the […]