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Williams: Becoming An Active Listener

Williams: Becoming An Active Listener

By Brook Williams April 26, 2018

It’s almost the end of the spring semester, but it’s never too late to refresh a skill we can all work on: active listening. As “self help-y” as this sounds, we could all become better active listeners....

Williams: Handling Addiction Misconceptions Through Meditation

Williams: Handling Addiction Misconceptions Through Meditation

By Brook Williams April 23, 2018

We all know someone who has struggled with an addiction, whether it be an eating disorder, alcoholism or an addiction to pills or hard drugs. Maybe it’s you, your mom, your sister, your best friend or...

Williams: Its a Stretch to Call Money the Root of All Evil

Williams: It’s a Stretch to Call Money the Root of All Evil

By Brook Williams April 19, 2018

A saying you hear bounced all over the world is, “Money is the root of all evil.” Money has both benefited our society and created selfish motives that divide politics, families and other types of...

Williams: Making Room for Tiny Homes in Utah

Williams: Making Room for Tiny Homes in Utah

By Brook Williams April 10, 2018

Utah needs to consider changing its zoning regulations and housing codes, especially in the city, to accommodate housing options that take up less space. Salt Lake City is growing exponentially, and it...

Williams: Smart Speaker Hacking

Williams: Smart Speaker Hacking

By Brook Williams March 26, 2018

Smart speakers including Amazon's Echo Dot and Google's Home are all the rage. Compared to the price of an iPhone or laptop, the Echo Dot is a steal and a must-have. To me, these devices are the beginning...

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Williams: Keeping Busy Builds Ambition

By Brook Williams March 16, 2018

Keeping kids busy with an array of activities provides them with a well-rounded social life. Children will have opportunities to expand their interests and realize who they are, who they could be and who...

Williams: Spring into Spring

By Brook Williams March 14, 2018

With spring finally here, I think we can all agree that feeling the sun on our faces is going to be refreshing. Although it seems that it has been a short winter this year, the snowy days seemed to reek...

Williams: Social Media Enhances Opposition

Williams: Social Media Enhances Opposition

By Brook Williams March 6, 2018

Oh, the joys of the freedom of speech. Over the past few years people have become more opinionated on a wider selection of topics. We see it on every platform, enhanced by news outlets and all forms...

Olympians Should Use Social Media to Increase viewership

Olympians Should Use Social Media to Increase viewership

By Brook Williams February 16, 2018

The Olympics have never had as low a viewership as it has in 2018. This year, the number of viewers who have tuned in to watch the events have become less engaged. This doesn’t come as a surprise seeing...

Williams: Social Media is Dangerous for Kids Ages 15 and Under

Williams: Social Media is Dangerous for Kids Ages 15 and Under

By Brook Williams February 12, 2018

Children should not be allowed to have social mediaaccounts until they are 15 years of age. Social media bombards you with unrealistic body images and portrayals of "ideal" lifestyles. A few years ago,...

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