It’s Complicated: Reagan tackles slut-shaming

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February 11, 2019

schedule 2 min read

Dear Reagan, I’ve been single for a while now and have gotten pretty comfortable with it—except I am no longer having sex. I’d like to pursue sexual relationships, but I’m worried my friends or others will judge me if I pursue this course of action. I’m also not entirely sure how I’d go about it […]

‘Untold Story of the Tortoise and the Hare’ premieres at SCERA

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February 11, 2019

schedule 2 min read

Longtime collaborators Chase Ramsey and David Paul Smith have put a high-energy spin on the popular children’s fable “The Tortoise and the Hare”. This production for young audiences, showing at the SCERA Center, places the focus on friendship, cooperation, and honesty. The Tortoise and Hare families are the only animals in town who participate in […]

Mindfulness workshop encourages students to live in the moment

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February 10, 2019

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College students can experience high levels of stress and anxiety. Because of this, learning time management skills can be crucial to making it through a school year in one piece. Luckily, you can attend a stress management class where they teach you about time management skills, or you could practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practice […]

Women fly first on Bumble: How app’s features offer potential change to dating game

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February 10, 2019

schedule 3 min read

Arts and Culture editor Robby Poffenberger and I recently looked at the dating apps Tinder and Mutual. Though these studies were not scientifically rigorous, we did find some interesting trends. This week, we looked into Bumble. This app has a distinct difference—women message first. Alec Osborne, a Bumble user in the area, explained why he […]

Contemporary Dance Ensemble waxes timely with Ricochet

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February 10, 2019

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Ricochet, a spring showcase presented by the Contemporary Dance Ensemble, was held Feb. 7-9 in the Ragan Theater The show boasted a wide array of choreographers. The performance featured choreography by faculty members Angie Banchero-Kelleher, Amy Markgraf, Sarah Donohue and Doris Trujillo. They were also joined by guest choreographers Carl Flink and Kumiko Kashiwagi, along […]

Choirs premiere original work at St. Francis church

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February 10, 2019

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Each of the music department’s choirs performed their latest pieces at the St. Francis of Assisi Church on Thursday, Feb. 7. The Women’s, Men’s and Chamber Choirs all performed, along with the American Fork High School Choir and UVU musicians and dancers. These choirs performed several classic pieces with standout soloists. Additionally, the Chamber Choir […]

Coffee & Cocoa series exhibits diversity of thought on campus

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February 5, 2019

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Every Thursday afternoon the Reflection Center invites students to convene for Cocoa, Coffee & Convo. The setting is designed to be a place where people from different backgrounds and beliefs are welcome and invited to participate in open discussion.. Students can enjoy warm drinks while they share their individual experiences and talk about a variety […]

How to plan a wedding on a budget

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February 5, 2019

schedule 3 min read

We’re nearing Valentine’s Day, a holiday structured around the idea of love. So in the spirit of the season, let’s talk marriage. Since we are college students, most of us don’t have a lot of money or time to spare. Here are some tips on how to create your dream wedding on a budget. Six […]