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A Themed Community Experience

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LLCs/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 […]

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Spice up Your Winter Wardrobe!

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Tired 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 […]

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Bored? Try This!

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Bored? 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 […]

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Three Tips to Begin Skiing or Snowboarding as a Student

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New 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 […]

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The Origin of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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The 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 […]

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Hidden Gems in Salt Lake City

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New 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 […]

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How to Order Food at Urban Bytes

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How 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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What to do in the Student Life Center

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The George S. Eccles Student Life Center is a state-of-the-art facility – opened in 2015. This building has all the necessities you might need including group fitness, personal training, indoor courts used for multiple sports, the crimson lagoon, and so much more.  Crimson Lagoon is a 50-meter pool that is perfect for swimming laps, private […]

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Feeling Homesick? Here are FIVE tips to overcome the feeling!

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First things first, it is totally normal to feel homesick. No matter how far away home is, it’s where the heart is so the transition to college life can be difficult. Some people may have an easier transition than others, but it’s okay to miss home. My transition into college was a struggle, to say […]

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