Benefits of Participating in Sports Western culture and sports go hand in hand. From the time we’re old enough to walk, many of our parents expect us to participate in some sort of sport, even if it’s only for a year or two. So, what does participation in sports actually do for us? Is it…
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Pioneers of Education This week the people of Utah celebrated Pioneer Day. While this day primarily focuses on those who pioneered the trail to the western United States, it also represents a great time to consider the sacrifices and innovations made by pioneers of other fields. Specifically, this week we wanted to discuss some pioneers…
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Benefits of Learning a Second Language It’s a small world after all, and it’s growing smaller. With improving technology, our world is becoming more and more interconnected. This means that learning at least one other language is becoming more and more critical to achieving our career goals. But how exactly does learning a second language…
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How Do Students Deal with Stress? The internet is full of advice on how to deal with stress in school. Scientists and psychologists are constantly coming out with new research and ideas about how to combat stress, particularly in regard to homework. Despite this huge variety of advice and ideas, one thing most people agree…
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“We on this continent should never forget that men first crossed the Atlantic not to find soil for their ploughs but to secure liberty for their souls.” – Robert J. McCracken Independence Day is fast approaching and with all of the barbeques, hot dog eating contests, and, of course, fireworks going on, it can be…
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So, You Want to Get a Book Published This week we were able to interview Ashtyn Newbold. Ms. Newbold is the author of ten books, seven of which have been self-published. She primarily writes regency romances, though she hopes to branch out soon. Interviewer: What made you want to be an author? Ms. Newbold: Growing…
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5 Tips for Developing Leadership Skills Regardless of the field you hope to go into, skill in leadership is a must. When an individual has gained these skills, they become invaluable to an employer and are trusted with a wide variety of responsibilities. Due to the priceless nature of these key skills, it’s never too…
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The S.T.E.M. Opportunity In recent years, huge steps have been taken to encourage students into STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The primary motivation for such encouragement has been need. We, as people, need more unique minds in this field, we need creativity and innovation to solve many of the problems which have begun…
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So, You Want to Join the Marines This week we were able to interview Noah MacArthur, who has recently joined the Marines and will be entering boot camp in just a few weeks. While his experience is limited, perhaps his thoughts on his experience thus far will help those of you who may be considering…
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Summer Book Recommendations Summer is nearly here and it’s time to make some plans. Vacations, summer camps, extra classes, etc., summer is a great time to reload have fun. Part of the fun for me includes being able to relax and read whatever I want. As such, we thought it may be time for a…
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