Fighting the urge to walk alone

September 15, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutes Mental illness encompasses a wide range of disorders that affect many. Whether you are personally struggling with the symptoms or someone you are close to is striving to overcome them, the effect is strong. Mental disorders, in one form or another, affect all UVU students, professors, advisors and employees. These disorders can be difficult, to […]

Picking the perfect present

September 10, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes Brianna Bailey | Lifestyle Editor | @BriannaBailey14 Illustration by Ashley Fairbourne   As summer is wrapping up, wedding season is in full swing. This leaves various parties for the becoming brides and several gifts to purchase per occasion. Understanding which gift is appropriate for each event is crucial. Although engaged couples will have a different timeline […]

#GIRLBOSS empowering female students everywhere

September 8, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutes Brianna Bailey | Lifestyle Editor | @BriannaBailey14   As we are all pursuing our education at this time, we have goals we’d like to meet after graduating. Our hard work in academia, jobs and personal life is all, hopefully, going to get us somewhere we are aspiring to be, following our college degree. Though campus […]

Fall back into new fashion

September 3, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutes Head to toe season trends and accessories to cover back to school. Brianna Bailey | Lifestyle Editor | @BriannaBailey14 The sun is beginning to fade and nights are becoming cooler. Our sweet, beloved summer is falling behind us as we greet autumn. This calls for a wardrobe transition, especially for the new school year. Planner: […]

Go to bed: How to get the rest you need

August 25, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes Brianna Bailey | Lifestyle Editor | @BriannaBailey14 Falling back into a demanding school schedule often increases stress, which can lead to late nights with insomnia and anxiety. Overcoming these sleep issues can be easy when proper measures are taken. In our fast-paced and multi-tasked lives, it’s easy to have a difficult time winding down. You […]

Postgraduate internship guide

April 19, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo Credit: Melissa Henrie Graduation, the moment you’ve been dreaming of from the beginning of college, has arrived. The job you’ve dreamt of is within reach, but you have to master your internship first. It’s a common misconception that internships are just for undergraduate students while exploring their career field. It’s very common for postgraduates […]

A student’s guide to spring-cleaning

April 14, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes As the sun has begun to shine you can feel the warmth on your face, and it’s time to transition your wardrobe and closet from winter to spring. It is easy to be irrational with clothes and want to rid half of your winter wear to make space for spring clothes. Obviously there are clothes […]

Spring street style

March 31, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutes Photo credit: Melissa Henrie Students share secrets and inspiration for dressing head-to-toe. Questions 1: How would you describe your style? 2: Where are your favorite places to shop? 3: Where do you get outfit inspiration? 4: How important is style to you? Joshua Sutherland Sophomore | Computer Science major. 1. “I’m aspiring for the entrepreneur […]

Happy Valley dating pressures

March 24, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutes College is surrounded by pressures of all sorts, from grades to appearances and especially dating. It is the vortex of Utah County’s young adult world, for good or bad. Coming to college at the young age of 17, I was immediately thrust into a world centered on dating, which I was excited for—and had anticipated—but […]

The key to money management

March 17, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutes Illustration by Trevor Robertson Handling personal finances during college may be one of the hardest tasks to be proficient in. Learning and implementing how to handle money is one of the best skills to be acquired right now. Budget: Before spending any additional money, setting a specific budget is essential to establishing control of your […]