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U Child Care Expands Services for Student Parents

By Kylee Ehmann January 15, 2015

  With snacks in the entryway and blue booties to cover visitors’ shoes, the ASUU Child Care Center hosted an open house to celebrate its new infant care room. The new room began accepting kids...

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Measles in Utah, Health Officials Recommend Vaccine

By Mary Royal January 15, 2015

  It’s known as the happiest place on earth, but for two individuals from northern Utah, Disneyland was not quite so happy this time around. On Jan. 3, the Utah County Health Department announced...

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Researchers Unite to Discuss Inversion Solutions

By Christine Kannapel January 15, 2015

  Researchers and professors discussed possible solutions to Utah’s inversion problem on Tuesday. Every winter, an inversion forms in Salt Lake City due to particulate matter from pollutants...

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New Year’s Around the World

By Stefanie Arevalo January 14, 2015

  Counting down and watching the ball drop is one way to celebrate the beginning of a new year, but there are other traditions around the world that embrace the new year differently. Ann Webb,...

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New Student Life Center Offers More Than Just a Workout

By Carolyn Webber January 13, 2015

  The George S. Eccles Student Life Center opened its doors yesterday for the first time and is already packed with students taking advantage of the new equipment. Luke Burgstahler, a senior in...

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Just Don’t Quit Foundation Encourages Unity in Sports Community

By Spencer Eastwood January 13, 2015

  Jeff Griffin is not a name even the most avid sports fan will recognize. But his accomplishments are nonetheless impressive. Griffin, a player for the Wheelchair NBA and the Utah Wheelin’...

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Move Over, Snuggie: Sakpants Are the New Coziest Things

By Kylee Ehmann January 13, 2015

  Are you looking for a cozy and fun way to stay warm this winter? A pair of U students have designed the perfect product for you. In late November, Garred Lentz and Brayden Iwasaki launched Sakpants,...

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U Hopes to Stop Spread of the Flu

By Christine Kannapel January 11, 2015

  Efforts to keep the common flu from spreading on campus have become a high priority at the U. Housing and Residential Education custodial staff are increasing efforts at student dorms to clean...

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Bennion Center Takes Community Engaged Learning to a New Level of Speed

December 11, 2014

  The Bennion Center is combining speed dating and community service into one event today. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Bennion Center. The Community Engaged Learning...

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Holidays Around the World

December 11, 2014

  The holiday season is often associated with the Christian holiday Christmas. However, contrary to commercialized belief, there is not one correct way to experience Christmas, and it’s also not...