Society, double standards, and sexual expression
There remains a social double standard when it comes to men, women and expression of personal sexuality. Media is the biggest factor in social constructions and expressions of sexuality. If…
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From “Blurred Lines” to “Fifty Shades of Grey”
“Fifty Shades of Grey” is a New York Times best seller and is the best selling paperback of all time, beating out the beloved “Harry Potter” series. And that is…
The plight of the vegetarian wolverine
God bless Jamba Juice. The employees there have come to know me by name and exactly when I’ll be stopping by for my morning fresh-squeezed juice. I converted to a…
Riding for Cancer
By Brittany Plothow Staff Writer There’s no such thing as too much good karma, but Utah County offers tons of opportunities to add to your bucket. Running tends to…
Blue Tango: A night in at Ozz
Last Thursday night I was at Ozz Billiards in Provo when I heard Michael Bublé coming from behind a thick black curtain that separated the building in half. “I…
Thanks, Shep Studio, for de-poofing Provo
If you ever decide to ditch the Utah Poof, visit Shep. Since opening its doors in August of 2001, Shep Studio has proven that even people in Provo want a…
Artist profile: Melanie Burk of Fifth and Hazel
A co-founder of the local visual artist group known as Creative Collaborative, Melanie Burk started her own graphic arts business that continues to thrive in Utah County. A BYU…
Family Studies emphasis on lecture series
By introducing a new family studies emphasis last fall, the Behavioral Science program will qualify graduates to teach both families and single adults how to improve their relationships and general…
