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NEWS

May 25 - Colligiettes, summer is here! Utah has seen some warm weather a bit earlier this year, which means it’s time to break out your skirts, crops, and short-shorts! Here’s all you need to know when it comes to shaving your legs if you want your smoothest skin yet. Before you shave, use a sugar scrub or lufa with body wash to exfoliate your legs (and body). When you have more skin... Read more
May 2 - Four ways to score higher on your finals   Wahoo! Classes are out and we can almost put this semester behind us! We just have to get through finals first. Yes it will be tough, especially with this gorgeous weather. Here are some ideas to get you going on that studying.   Grab a coffee or other delicious beverage and sit down with your books and notes in your ideal study... Read more
Apr 28 - Two years ago I traveled to Europe for the first time.  The charm of Paris, the culture of Spain, and the beauty of Switzerland captivated me.  I fell in love with the languages, cultures, people and food of Europe.  It was apparent I’d have to do a study abroad.     My dream of studying abroad recently became a reality when I was accepted to study in... Read more
Apr 16 - Ever wished to make a change on campus? Have a creative idea you'd like to see implemented? Your time is now.  The University of Utah has developed a new competition to collect ideas for fostering creativity on campus. The university's goal is "to progress to the forefront of innovation, creativity, and foward thinking," and become a "creative campus".... Read more

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The days of hanging my purse on the stool of my chair, casually holding my iphone in public, leaving my house unlocked, or even reading my kindle on the bus are long gone. Since my first day in Argentina, I get routinely reminded to be precautious every second of every day. It’s not just me... Read more...
I could remain here blissfully for eternity; the slow rock of the old bus soothes my heart as my thoughts wash away with the tide. I have no idea where I am and where this bus is taking me, I just know that as long as the coast is in my sight, I’ll find where I am supposed to be.   The... Read more...
This post is for all you seniors out there. Perhaps, like me, you’re feeling that major senioritis at this time of year. Only a few weeks till school lets out, and the best part – you’re not coming back.   As we race for the end, it’s important to remember to finish... Read more...

My Campus Celebrity

The University of Utah Student Alumni Board and The Mighty Utah Student Section (MUSS) took home five awards at the District 7 western regional conference of Affiliated Stduent Advancement Programs...
Pixar founder, graduate of the University of Utah, Oscar winner, and member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Ed Catmull, will be the speaker for Commencement in May.    ...
Within the past month, David W. Pershing, a distinguished professor of Chemical Engineering, and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs was selected to succeed Michael K. Young as the University...