Dutch Apple Pie

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November 12, 2007

schedule 1 min read

1 9" deep dish pie shellFilling 7 c apples (6-7)—peeled and sliced thin1/2 c sugar1 tbsp lemon juice1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp ground allspice1/4 tsp ground nutmeg1 pinch cayenne pepper2/3 c all purpose flour2 tbsp butterStreusel Topping 1 c packed brown sugar1 c quick cooking oatmeal3/4 c all-purpose flour1/4 tsp salt1 tbsp fresh lemon zest1 stick chilled unsalted butter, cut into little chunksHeat oven to 425F.

White-water Wolverines

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November 12, 2007

schedule 3 min read

The  whitewater experience of most students at UVSC is limited to a single magical ride on Splash Mountain at Disneyland. Few students know that the physical education and recreation department offer a whitewater kayaking class that is open to all students, regardless of their major.

A lion in lamb’s clothing?

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November 12, 2007

schedule 3 min read

The trailer for the new Tom Cruise, Robert Redford, Meryl Streep political commentary film Lions for Lambs shows a whole lot of nothing-a professor talking about ethics and previous students; a senator explaining a hokey new military plan for solving the current issues in the Middle East to a well-known journalist; and a couple of soldiers who are stranded in enemy territory.

Super fan or super freak?

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November 12, 2007

schedule 2 min read

After Microsoft Zune super fan Steven Smith, better known as the Zune Guy to the online communities, received his third Zune-themed tattoo, the question that begged answering was What’s next?The answer came when Smith posted in the zunescene.mobi forums that he is now in the process of changing his name to "Microsoft Zune.

Bee Movie gets a “C,” Denzel plays an “O.G.”

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November 12, 2007

schedule 2 min read

Bee Movie – As strange as this seems, Bee Movie is actually scarier than An Inconvenient Truth (2006). Relax. Its frightfulness will buzz right over the kids’ heads.While Al Gore’s documentary warns about global warming, Bee Movie has a plot that plays out some of the ramifications of "Colony Collapse Disorder," the name given to the alarming phenomenon where honey bees are inexplicably dying.

Cool beans

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November 12, 2007

schedule 2 min read

In one of my classes this year, I learned that, as a society, when we’re going by dates, we no longer use B.C. and A.D. to distinguish one from the other. B.C.E. and A.C. the new "politically correct" terms, meaning Before Common Era and After Common (I guess the "Era" is implied).

Celebrate the season in downtown Provo

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November 12, 2007

schedule 1 min read

Downtown Provo is the place to go this holiday season. There are several events planned, with more in the works.Many of this season’s events are at the new Covey Center for the Arts on Center Street, which opened earlier this year.Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:Nov.

Top ten

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November 12, 2007

schedule 1 min read

10. read a book (yeah, right)9. finally pass cleaning inspection, the first time8. hibernate7. TV on DVD (because now there’s really nothing on TV)6. Halo 3, anyone?5. nothing4. get a job3. knit yourself a blanket2. bit torrent, you little pirates1. how about some homework for once?

Woodbury’s Art for Life benefit

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November 5, 2007

schedule 2 min read

Sandwiched in between mega retail stores Gap and Nordstrom in the University Mall is a most unexpected cultural experience sponsored by UVSC.Many students are unaware of the existence of the off-campus Woodbury Art Museum, home to a multitude of works by professional artists across Utah.

Wii brings classics back

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November 5, 2007

schedule 3 min read

For all those Wii owners, it’s not hard to keep one’s game on when a plethora of old school games are readily available on the Virtual Console (provided one has the funds to buy Wii-points).It’s a blessing to be able to revisit all the games you remember playing as a kid, and have the opportunity to play those not-so-popular gems you might have missed out on.