Becoming personable and professional at the same time

February 15, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Melissa Henrie First impressions, especially in the professional world, are more than just physical appearance but include your whole demeanor – dress and attitude – though that doesn’t mean you have to become a robot in a monkey suit. Whether you are going in for an interview or starting a new job, it’s […]

20 dates that won’t break the bank

February 4, 2014

Reading Time: 4 minutes Amanda Hollman, assistant life editor, @HollmanAmanda   Single or married, dating can get expensive. Thinking of something that is fun but won’t break the bank can be a challenge, so we’ve done the footwork and found the best way to stretch those dollars on a date.   1. Game night: Pull out your favorite board […]

Lunchtime made easy

January 27, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes Buying lunch everyday can get expensive. Packing a lunch can be challenging, but it does not have to be. I’m sure that I am not alone in my lunch history. I decide to pack a lunch for the semester, but I get tired of the same PB&J sandwiches day after day, which leads to buying […]

First-time filing tips

January 21, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutes Although the tax deadline is still three months away, it is helpful to get a start on them early and if it is your first time, it can be an intimidating task. First of all, you have to find out which tax form to use. It can be complicated to know which form to use […]

5 tools to a successful New Year’s resolution

January 11, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutes Photo by Laura Fox New Year’s resolutions are a popular tradition in our society, though few people achieve them unless they have the right tools to be successful. According to betterment.com, about 45 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. About 25 percent of those who do create resolutions do not make it past the […]

Breaking the procrastination cycle

January 10, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutes Procrastination is a problem that so many of us suffer from, especially in college. Many people might think we can never get out of the cycle, but there is a way! Take it from someone who could have been the captain of procrastinators anonymous and finally made it out. I have been a procrastinator ever […]

A year in review: Disney movie style

January 6, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutes With 2014 in full swing, it’s time to reflect on what happened in the previous year; for this movie buff it is looking back on Walt Disney Picture’s movies in 2013. Disney Oz: The Great and Powerful was the first Disney movie of 2013, which turned out to not be the best kick-off for them. […]

The obsessiveness of celebrity deaths

December 9, 2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes When a celebrity dies, or is rumored to be dead, social media explodes with continuous posts about their death, despite the fact that thousands of people die daily. Sooner or later, everyone dies. Nov. 30 was “The Fast and the Furious” star Paul Walker’s day and the social media world was flooded with #PaulWalker, #TheFastandtheFurious […]

Governor announces education as top budget priority

December 7, 2013

Reading Time: 3 minutes Photo by Laura Fox Governor Gary Herbert presented the budget recommendations for the fiscal year 2015 in the Computer Science building atrium on Wednesday, which included education as the top priority of the proposal. Out of the total budget, 41.7 percent is being allocated to education, with 11.6 percent going to higher education. This investment […]

Black Friday: an employee’s nightmare

November 25, 2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes Well, we have reached the time that for most retail workers is the most dreaded, craziest day of the year: the unofficial holiday known as Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving has long been the “kickoff” of the holiday shopping season. Businesses look forward to making a significant profit. But this day has had an […]