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 […]

Weird phobias

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March 11, 2013

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Phobia is an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion of something. There are hundreds of phobias, many of which have a designated name and most of which have a personal story behind them. These things can range from just a fear that is merely disliked to a phobia in which may cause someone to […]

Graphoanalysis: the study of handwriting

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March 11, 2013

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One problem with the growing rise in electronic writing, and less cursive writing is the loss of one very valuable skill. I’m talking about graphoanalysis. What is graphoanalysis? It’s the study of handwriting. By studying a person’s handwriting you are able to learn certain, hidden, traits in the personality that the writer may not even […]

Spring fever

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March 11, 2013

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During the past few weeks, UVU has been hit with a seasonal epidemic. This epidemic seems to be brought on by a rise in temperature, good weather and an increase in stress. The side effect, to many professors dismay, tends to be a lack of concentration and focus on anything school-related. The epidemic I am […]