Modern Warfare 2: raising the bar for first-person shooters
Call of Duty 2: Modern Warfare 2 is a stunning accomplishment. Infinity Ward’s sophomore entry in the Modern Warfare franchise is a mosaic of intense action, expert pacing and a…
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Five ways to prevent holiday weight gain
One of the hardest times of the year to continue that ongoing battle of dieting is the holiday season. While the holidays are meant to be a time of rejoicing…
Adventures in guilty pleasures–Lyle Lovett: More than Julia’s ex
Any music aficionado worth their wax has their concessions to country music — Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash — those cowboys who have survived the dismal reinvention of their…
Putting the ‘thanks’ in Thanksgiving
While Turkey Day is an appropriate nickname, Thanksgiving got its name for a reason. As the year nears its end, taking a day to ponder the things to be grateful…
Weapons, cars, family and faith
UVSC graduate stars in new reality show, Family Armor Go to work, shoot and blow up cars, come home, take care of the family. For Trent Kimball, CEO and president…
How to not suck at sucking face: The kissing guide you always wished you had
Let’s be honest. One of the best parts of dating is getting to kiss on the lips. We all think about it – some of us more than others. It…
I won’t be home for Thanksgiving… Now what do I do?
Thanksgiving is, for most, a time to spend with family, relax and, most importantly give thanks, but there are those that have individual circumstances that keep them from having the…
Courage to keep going – Letter to the editor
I am so happy about the Nov. 16 article “Project Encourages Women to Continue Their Education.” It helps me keep being motivated and continue with my professional career. A couple…
Just another brick in the wall – How the Supreme Court could limit acaemic freedom
Epictetus once said “only the educated are free,” but a Supreme Court ruling may challenge that. Although no professors were involved in the Garcetti v. Ceballos case that was settled…
Letters from the wasteland
Writers like Edward Abbey and Terry Tempest Williams have changed the view of deserts as wastelands to one of wonder and beauty. But there are some who would like to…
Must we burn Modern Warfare 2?
Like an obscene inchworm, a wounded woman crawls across the commons area of a Russian airport in desperate search for cover from the brutal terrorist attack raging all around her….
BLOG: UVU Contest Powwow
Hosted by the International Center and the Native Sun club, this conference consists of workshops and seminars educating students and the community on the value of higher education and Native…
BLOG: Women’s Research Institute no longer a BYU priority
BYU has chosen to discontinue its Women’s Research Institute (WRI) in an effort to expand resources for and encourage participation in women’s studies. No doubt many are wondering how discarding…
From Utah to Uganda with love
Benefit concert raises money for medical supplies How do you create a future? For many, it is something that will take some work; however, in Utah Valley there are many…
TWILIGHT fans get ready for NEW MOON
There is a lot of buzz surrounding the release of New Moon, the second movie in the Twilight series, based on the novels of the same name by Stephanie Meyer….
