Reading Time: 2 minutes The Philippines is a country consisting of more than 7,000 islands, many with their own dialect and culture. Balanie Merto, a senior majoring in accounting, shares with us her native culture and the beauty of her country. What about the Philippines attracts people there? BM: “The Philippines [are] known for [their] beautiful and white beaches. We have […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute ..New Mall Franchises Scientologiez. They interview you, take readings on ridiculous meters, and then hold you hostage the rest of your life by threatening to reveal your darkest secrets — all in the latest skater styles! TCBC — The Country’s Best Colonics. They can’t explain the need for the tube to be clear, but it’s […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Like death, taxes, and an unfortunate new “Saw” movie, every year sees a new entry in the Racism Disguised as Fiscal Conservative Legislation contest. These entries, reliable as the color change of fall leaves, generally take the form of fear mongering directed toward so-called “undocumented immigrants” and their children. Here’s an honest question: “If they’re […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes Editor’s Pick of the Week: Celebrate George Washington’s birthday by attending “A More Perfect Union,” a revolutionary BYU film that combines history and entertainment. The screening will be held at SCERA Center for the Arts. Admission is merely one dollar. Call 801-225-ARTS or visit Scera.org. for more information. Monday February 22 Music: OPEN MIC NIGHT […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes With a world at war the Peace and Justice Studies program is as relevant as ever. Since 1946 the land balance between Israel and Palestine has been reversed with Palestine increasing their oppression of the Israeli. Addressing this Israeli Palestinian conflict was the purpose of the Peace and Justice Studies department conference held Feb. 17 […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Feb. 22: – Service in the Zone: Humanitarian kits, Student Center, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23: – (Feb. 23-24) Body Image Fair: Hall of Flags, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Feb. 24: – Pastry Chef Competition: Center Stage, 12 p.m. Come buy treats! – (Feb. 24-25) Eat for the Arts at Chili’s: 10 […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute “The more you study movies and scripts, especially good ones that you admire, the more you will start to identify certain attributes,” said Kathy McCullough. “They will start to become a part of your repertoire, a part of your general understanding of how to develop a story.” McCullough, a Hollywood script reader, writer, analyst and […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes I have all the symptoms. Social withdrawal. Loss of hygiene. Being out of touch with reality. Frequent hallucinations. Impulse buying. Hoarding. I am addicted to books. There’s something about the written word that gets me all hot and bothered. I can’t be tempted with chocolate, clothes or chardonnay, but put me in a used bookstore […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Jazz deal Brewer Just before the Feb. 18, trade deadline, the Utah Jazz sent shooting-guard Ronnie Brewer to the Memphis Grizzlies for a future first-round draft pick. This deal rids the Jazz of the remainder of Brewer’s contract and dips the team below the salary cap. While Boozer seemed to be the talk of much […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Monday, Feb. 22 Men’s Golf at Snowman Getaway Invitational Chandler, Ariz Tuesday, Feb. 23 Men’s Golf at Snowman Getaway Invitational Chandler, Ariz Thursday, Feb. 25 Men’s Basketball at Houston Baptist Houston, Texas 6:35 p.m. Women’s Basketball at Houston Baptist Houston, Texas 4:35 p.m. Baseball at Southern Utah Cedar City, Utah Friday, Feb. 26 Baseball at […]