Embrace the nuance
The way the controversy involving the LDS handbook was framed, it’s understandable that people reacted to the news the way they did. Those who were outraged bring up legitimate points,…
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Coming home to no home
The Utah Valley housing crisis The LDS Church lowered the minimum age for missionary service October 2012 from 19 to 18 for men and from 21 to 19 for women….
Happy Valley Cuddles
Being from Salt Lake and now living in Orem, I find that the stereotype of Utah County and Salt Lake County as completely different worlds has definitely proved itself true….
Landlord or Slumlord?
When you move into a new place, there are certain expectations that you generally have: The place should be cleaned in advance, everything should be working properly, and it…
Mother knows breast
Breastfeeding vs. Formula: a personal decision Madi Davis | Staff Writer Breastfeeding is a personal decision that shouldn’t concern anybody except for the expectant mother and her baby. Yet a…
Back to the present: 3 Technologies from ‘Back to the Future’ that are currently in their infancy
Sean Stoker | Opinions Editor | @theroyalthey In 1989 the classic Back to the Future series debuted its second installment, which featured an adventure to the distant and incomprehensible future:…
Checking out the Library of Things
Sean Stoker | Opinions Editor | @theroyalthey For thousands of years, libraries have purely been home to written materials and the bookworms who love them. However, as technology continues to…
Versus: Halloween costumes and female empowerment
Women’s attire is an overrated and outdated discussion Carrie Laudie | Editor in Chief | @carrielaudie Women are given a pile of lies when they are told that if they dress sexy…
Abortion: Complex, but worth discussion
Sean Stoker | Opinions Editor | @theroyalthey The Center for Medical Progress reignited the abortion debate over the past few months by releasing a series of undercover videos allegedly…
Bros and Bikini Waxes
One man’s path to inner beauty Christian Ledek | Staff Writer There is a sexism problem among some of the students here. I’m not perfect, but I try to be a…
Striving to succeed at UVU while living with a disability
Being a student with a disability means that even when my hip dislocates at 4:00 in the morning, I still have to go to 8:30 a.m. class. For most of…
Striving to succeed at UVU while living with a disability
Jessica Allen | Assistant Sports Editor Being a student with a disability means that even when my hip dislocates at 4:00 in the morning, I still have to go to…
I Think I’d Rather Hang Out With Myself Than With You And Your Phone
Katherine Burchett | Staff Writer I know what you’re thinking. You think I’m going to bash on smartphones and social media. Well, I’m not. I really like technology and social media….
Capturing the Syrian Crisis
Is the shocking photo of a drowned toddler necessary to bring attention to the Syrian refugee crisis, or is it just distasteful jingoism? Tiffany Frandsen | Managing Editor | @Tiffany_mf Nilufer…
Police on camera: a double-edged sword
Why the anti-police movement has got to stop Sean Stoker | Opinions Editor | @theroyalthey Not too long ago, we lived in a world where the average person did not…
