Wisdom transferred from the unconventional mind of John Goshert

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes Whether you harbor an interest in music, literature or philosophy, chances are that Professor John Goshert can relate to both your passions and challenges through one unorthodox experience or another. Greatly influenced by the Bay Area scenes of the early seventies and eighties, Goshert immersed himself in the punk rock scene while in high school, […]

The hunt: Vintage luggage–not entirely useless

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hard-sided vintage luggage is ubiquitous at most large thrift stores. It’s generally charmingly worn-out, but with a little creativity and effort, cast-off suitcases can become functional again. Small pet bed The most difficult part of converting a hard-sided suitcase into a pet bed is separating the halves of the case. If you have two pets, […]

Wear it now: Sequins done right

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Don’t box up that New Year’s Eve outfit quite yet — all that glitter and shine might be just what’s needed to add some extra oomph to a winter wardrobe. Sequins have been a highlight on the runways the last few seasons, and the trend has trickled down through its prerequisite red carpet appearances, paparazzi […]

Off the beaten path: Washington D.C.

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes As a college student, many opportunities unique to students become available, especially when it comes to traveling. One of the most popular destinations in the United States is the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. Although D.C. is defined by a rich cultural heritage, the political center of our country offers many alternative attractions most tourists seem […]

Student commercial receives glowing recognition

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Opportunities come in many different packages, and for Kevin Bowden, a digital media major here at UVU, his latest opportunity came just in time for Christmas. In mid-December he was fortunate enough to win the “Creative Concept Award” in the 2009 Utah Film Commission “Spot On” Commercial Contest. The commercial is entitled “Utah: Paint Your […]

Let the international student voices be heard

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes America, a country seen by other nations as a world power, has for many reasons attracted millions of international students to come and further their education. These students come with many expectations and the hope that America is what they really imagined it to be. They are often shocked with how the American culture varies from […]

Extraordinary production makes its way to Provo

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Involving both innovative percussion and dancing, Provo will finally be able to experience the international phenomenon known as Stomp. For almost two decades, the group has thrilled and astounded its audiences with intensely creative, choreographed percussion utilizing everything from playing cards, to brooms, to that favorite urban childhood instrument, the trash can. It may sound […]

Combining the best of the old with the best of the new

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s very probable that anyone reading this article has at some point in their life played a Super Mario game. The tale of the portly Italian plumber and his never-ending quest to save the princess of a fungal kingdom from a marauding dragon-turtle and his army of flying turtles and fire-spitting piranha plants is … […]

A new year, a new start

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes Being the connoisseur of new-age narcissism that I am, I delight in making my yearly New Years Rezes. With the beginning of a new year, we have a prime opportunity to change ourselves for the better and reach the goals in our life that we just haven’t yet been able to attain. Here are just […]