Growth in competition
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Competition is a natural part of life, and it’s in dealing with competition that we grow.
Keeping your brain healthy
Reading Time: 2 minutes The nervous system is in charge of many functions that allow people to carry out the responsibilities of daily life. However, once these functions begin to deteriorate, individuals may suffer considerable decreases in their quality of life. For this reason, it is important to discuss how to keep the brain healthy.
Addressing burnout
Reading Time: 2 minutes Burnout is a problem late into any semester. Here’s how some UVU students are handling theirs.
Collegiate Substance Use Disorder Conference convenes at UVU
Reading Time: 3 minutes On March 14, 2023, the Collegiate Substance Use Disorder Conference convened at UVU. The purpose of the meeting was “to address the challenges surrounding Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health.”
Maggie Adamson: Survivor, overcomer, advocate
Reading Time: 3 minutes Maggie Adamson, a UVU nursing student and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) presenter, shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma and choosing faith in humanity.
Exercise and fasting: Is it all cons?
Reading Time: 2 minutes From busy work schedules to the time commitment of raising children and attending to other daily activities, the practice of exercising on an empty stomach is taboo among Americans. Should exercising on an empty stomach be avoided, or is the habit beneficial?
2023 UVU Conference on Addiction
Reading Time: 2 minutes On March 3, UVU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences hosted a conference about addiction recovery. “It was our biggest addiction-focused conference ever,” said Candida Johnson, head of marketing.
UVU food court review: Cupbop
Reading Time: 2 minutes Cupbop is a popular destination in UVU’s food court. Here are some insights from the experience of a staff writer and a Cupbop employee.
A review of UVU mindfulness practice
Reading Time: 2 minutes Mindfulness is more than just allowing our thoughts to flow freely. It is about being conscious of our thoughts, accepting that they’re okay, and befriending ourselves in the process.
Cultural inclusion and social wellness
Reading Time: 2 minutes Cultural inclusivity can impact the emotional and financial wellness of individuals and communities. With the passing of International Mother Language Day, international students share their thoughts on why they think cultural inclusion is important.