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Parkin: Education May Be Robbing Creativity

Parkin: Education May Be Robbing Creativity

By Natalie Parkin March 18, 2018

In the award-winning short film, “How Society Crush Dreams and Kill Creativity,” a father and a child go about their daily lives of education and employment — a life we all know well. Their backpacks...

Jensen-Coon: Raising Success

Jensen-Coon: Raising Success

By Kelcy Jensen- March 18, 2018

Success is an interesting term to define. It seems to mean something different to everyone, and having a personal definition of success is crucial to feeling fulfilled. When success becomes individualistic,...

Zion National Park in Utah.

Barber: Seven Staycation Suggestions

By Shaelyn Barber March 18, 2018

Spring break is quickly approaching and everyone is buzzing for a vacation. Instead of a costly trip outside of Utah, here are seven unique attractions to see within the state, from pyramids, to giant...

Barron: Science Fairs Are Fundamental

Barron: Science Fairs Are Fundamental

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer March 17, 2018

Disclaimer: The author of this story works for the University of Utah Science and Engineering Fair.  Science fair projects rarely go viral, and most people struggle to get through titles like “Nature-Based...

A member of the University  Band walking off the field after the opening ceremonies at Rice Eccles Stadium. September 10, 2016 Adam Fondren

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...

Park: Video Games Offer More Than A Break From Reality

Park: Video Games Offer More Than A Break From Reality

By Chan Kyu March 15, 2018

There are trending ideas that playing video games can have negative effects on individuals, such as increased aggression or antisocial behavior. This has caused a consideration in developing stricter regulations...

Swanson: Reach Peace of Mind through Art

Swanson: Reach Peace of Mind through Art

By Gavin Swanson, Opinion Writer March 15, 2018

Catharsis is one of those words you have probably heard but maybe aren’t entirely sure what it means. It’s essentially the act of relieving old negative emotions. I’ve talked about reaching catharsis...

Parkin: Flu Vaccine is Worth Getting

Parkin: Flu Vaccine is Worth Getting

By Natalie Parkin March 15, 2018

It’s flu season once again and it has been as bad as any season since the early 2000s. As of Feb. 12, the hospitalization rate for the flu was 68 people per 100,000. That’s higher than the 64.2 per...

Richards: Sinclair Broadcast Group Targets Local Media

Richards: Sinclair Broadcast Group Targets Local Media

By Connor Richards March 14, 2018

On March 7, CNN reporter Brian Stelter released an investigation of internal documents from Sinclair Broadcast Group, a media conglomerate that owns and operates over 170 television stations, including...

Braden: Trump Suggests the Government Skip Due Process and "Take Guns First"

Braden: Trump Suggests the Government Skip Due Process and “Take Guns First”

By Paul Braden March 14, 2018

Late last month Donald Trump, populist candidate turned U.S. President known for championing the Second Amendment, sent shock waves through Washington when he announced his feelings (at the time) about...