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U Researchers Examine Nature as a Form of Therapy for Military Veterans

January 14, 2016

Fresh air clears the mind, but can it heal it? A group of researchers at the U have set out to find the answer by examining nature's effects on veterans and their families. The study will focus primarily...

Professional Sphere Needs to be Less Judgmental About Tattoos

Professional Sphere Needs to be Less Judgmental About Tattoos

January 14, 2016

The climate is shifting in favor of tattoos. Once a hobby seemingly limited to sailors, jailbird uncles and other corners of society traditionally labeled “untouchable” by the ink-free classes, tattoos...

Gymnastics: Marsden looks to continue husband’s master plan

January 13, 2016

With the first meet of the season checked off the list, many first-timers on the Utah gymnastics team were relieved to get the opener out of the way. It was also the first competitive meet for co-head...

The Revenant Exemplifies Beautiful Film-Making but Lacks Memorable Dialogue

The Revenant Exemplifies Beautiful Film-Making but Lacks Memorable Dialogue

January 13, 2016

A story of revenge and survival coupled with a performance by leading man Leonardo DiCaprio was enough to lure viewers to theaters this weekend to see the premiere of "The Revenant." Directed by Alejandro...

Ban on Blood Donations from Gay Men is Homophobic, Baseless

Ban on Blood Donations from Gay Men is Homophobic, Baseless

January 13, 2016

For those who have ever donated blood, the thought of being turned away from the process undoubtedly seems humiliating, unfair and immensely biased. However, this experience is one that has been shared...

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Annual MLK Celebration to Focus on Activism, Intersectionality, Service

January 13, 2016

To honor Martin Luther King Jr., the Office for Equity and Diversity will host a week of events surrounding the influence he continues to have on society. On Jan. 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, U students...

Men's Tennis: After Strong Fall Campaign, Utes Ready For Official Season to Start

Men’s Tennis: After Strong Fall Campaign, Utes Ready For Official Season to Start

January 13, 2016

Utah men’s tennis head coach Roeland Brateanu was relaxed and loose as he talked to media before his second season at the helm. He even started off his opening statement by cracking a joke about the...

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Pro Tips to Keep Your First-Week Stress in Check

January 13, 2016

After three weeks spent forgetting that school existed, the first weeks back on the grind can be tiresome and painful. With a million things to plan, submit and show up for, things can quickly reach critical...

American Education System Needs to Emphasize Essentials to Improve National Health, Success

American Education System Needs to Emphasize Essentials to Improve National Health, Success

January 13, 2016

Cooking is more important than calculus. How heavily stressed are essential life skills in our schools? Many of us know that sexual education in the United States is laughable, and in states like Utah...

U Students Design a Map to Help Utah Combat Homelessness

U Students Design a Map to Help Utah Combat Homelessness

January 13, 2016

A tool developed by U students is about to make Utah's efforts to end homelessness a lot easier. Five graduate students in the City & Metropolitan Planning program began creating a map of homelessness...