Recently, you may have seen the Great Salt Lake and the drought that’s been affecting Utah in the news. So, why should we care about the Great Salt Lake? Well, while I’m not trying to sound like a clickbait article, the reasons may shock you. Why is the Salt Lake is drying up so […]
Read MoreWhat is Social Justice? When I was told I would be writing a blog post on Social Justice, I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about. I wracked my brain of different topics I could cover, but then I realized it may be useful to dive deeper into the true meaning and importance […]
Read MoreWhether you don’t like driving, don’t have a car, or you’re just trying to save gas, there are many alternatives to driving throughout Salt Lake City, including the UTA Trax and Frontrunner (both free for U of U Students). With 4 light rail lines throughout the Salt Lake valley and a train that has stations […]
Read MoreLLCs/TCs are unique housing spaces designed to increase engagement around a learning goal or extracurricular interest. From STEM, to gaming, to outdoor adventure, there are many themes that aim to support students in academic goals and personal interests. I sat down with Aly (she/her/hers), a first-year student and a resident of the Stem and Engineering […]
Read MoreTired of plain sweaters and boring jeans? Here are some clothing must-haves to add a little flare to your style while also keeping warm. Overalls My favorite article of clothing I own are my overalls! There are so many different styles, but my personal favorite is Carhartt’s loose fit overalls. You can pair these […]
Read MoreBored? Try this! A list of fun things to do with your friends Have you ever been sitting around on a weekend night with no plans and nothing to do? Well, that was me every Sunday night. I noticed my roommates were the same way. None of us wanted to go out or make plans […]
Read MoreNew to skiing or snowboarding? Here are some beginner tips! Here at the University of Utah, we are fortunate to be located within an hour’s drive to seven ski resorts. If you are looking to hit the slopes but are clueless about where to start. You’re in luck! Speaking from experience, here are my […]
Read MoreThe Origin of Indigenous Peoples’ Day Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to be a full history of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but rather a brief overview of its origin. Last week—Oct. 10—was Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and I was curious about the origin of the day. When I was younger, I remembered […]
Read MoreNew to Salt Lake City? Need something to do to give yourself a mental break? Or maybe you want to go explore downtown with some friends! Here are five hidden gems in Salt Lake City that you should visit! Kilby Court Are you a music lover? Well, you’re in luck! Kilby Court is a local […]
Read MoreHow to Order Food at Urban Bytes One day, I walked into Urban Bytes for breakfast, and I could smell chocolate chip pancakes cooking on the stove. I excitedly walked up to the counter to grab my pancakes, when I realized you had to order them first! I sheepishly scanned the QR code, and to […]
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