J’adore la France

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November 2, 2009

schedule 2 min read

Enrich yourself with for four to seven weeks in the cities of Nice and Paris. See the French Riviera, the Louvre museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and many other treasures of Cannes, Nice, Monte Carlo and of course Paris, the city that many people call the “cultural capital of the world.” Attendees will be […]

To Bling or Not To Bling

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October 27, 2009

schedule 2 min read

Don’t be caught underdressed this fall season because current fashion is all about the bling! Fall Fashion Week in New York City was resplendent with simple styles in neutral colors emphasizing the accessories: bright bags, chunky jewelry and oversized belts. Whether you are going out for a night on the town or just heading to […]

Where does it come from?

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October 27, 2009

schedule 4 min read

Discovering the origins of modern fashion HEAD SCARVES Wearing a head scarf can mean many things to many people. Often worn as a fashion statement or for warmth they have had and still do have various meanings. For example; a red or scarlet headscarf was worn by women aligning themselves with Bolshevism in times of […]

Vintage and Vanity

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October 27, 2009

schedule 5 min read

These local boutiques offer an alternative shopping experience Flower Basket Boutique Clientele: Women: Clothing and accessories, Men: Flowers (for your significant other) Location: 409 N. University Ave, Provo, UT 84601 Hours: Monday- Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Web site: www.provoflowerbasket.net Description: The Flower Basket Boutique can be found in one of Provo’s old historic homes. […]

Of apples and hourglasses

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October 27, 2009

schedule 10 min read

Unfortunately, none of us are perfect. Even the hottest models out there get Photo Shopped. We all have things about our bodies that we hate, but there are ways to play up your best features and make the bad ones not as noticeable. By following these simple tips you can learn how to compliment your […]

The valley guide

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October 26, 2009

schedule 8 min read

Oct. 26 – Nov. 1 Editor’s Pick of the Week: Check out the Black and White Halloween Film Festival at Covey Center for the Arts in Provo starting Oct. 29 and running through Halloween night.  Festival goers will screen black and white classic Halloween films including Dracula, Frankenstein, and even some Abbot and Costello.  There […]

Quick and easy fruits and veggies

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October 26, 2009

schedule 2 min read

For those of you that have always wanted more fruits and vegetables on campus, there is finally a place where you can get quick, healthy food. In the hallway between the PE and LA buildings, there is now a privately owned franchise of Jamba Juice with healthy blended beverages, juices and snacks. Though the franchise […]

Unsolicited Dating Advice–Ingredients of a perfect date

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October 12, 2009

schedule 4 min read

Meeting the prospects, cookie style So you’re sitting alone on a Friday night looking through the pictures of all of your Facebook friends of the opposite sex, wondering who else is at home alone and bored out of their mind. You’ve reached the point where you’re almost desperate enough to put up a personal ad […]

Picking the right costume

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October 12, 2009

schedule 3 min read

Answers to costume quandaries What to be or not to be … That is the Halloween question. According to the National Retail Federation, it is estimated that this year, Americans will spend $4.75 billion on celebrating Halloween this year, of which nearly 40 percent will go to costume funds. “Halloween has become the second biggest […]

Stick it to student housing

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October 12, 2009

schedule 3 min read

Between classes, work, relationships and extra-curricular activities, students hardly have time to breathe, let alone fight apartment complexes for their rights. Without sufficient time and without legal knowledge, students are often cheated out of what they are legally entitled to. From not fulfilling maintenance requirements to ignoring requests for deposit checks, student housing often takes […]