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"Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is an action movie with a Valentine's love sizzle. (Source: Twentieh Century Fox)

Movies to bring some action on Valentine’s Day

Emmaline Davenport February 3, 2016

Due to the cold weather and the nature of the holiday, during the Valentine’s Day season many people like to curl up with their significant other—or a substitutional teddy bear—and watch a romantic movie....

Nightmares can be scary for children and parents, but there are things you can do to help. (Fotolia)

More cheer and less fear this holiday season

Yogi Thatcher December 19, 2015

With finals beginning and another school year ending, it's nice to know we're almost done and have the holidays to look forward to. Unlike years past, I feel a thick gloom lofting around the campus after...

Angels can be chosen on the Angel Tree in the atrium of the Shepherd Union building. All donations are due Dec. 15 at 5 pm.

Angel Tree makes Christmas possible for local families

Emily Ferguson December 17, 2015

Every year, local retail stores and Cyprus Credit Union come together to bring Angel Trees to the Ogden community to give those with a little more the opportunity to give to those less fortunate....

Christmas can be made easy for college students by finding cheap gifts, making gifts or gifting candy.

Cheap and easy gifts for Christmas

Jess Wright December 17, 2015

It's that time of the year again when we find ourselves looking for gifts that will fit both our budgets as well as the personalities of our loved ones. Being in college makes buying expensive or elaborate...

The Make A Wish float had an under the sea theme as it rolled down Washington Blvd.

Santa Run, electric light parade ring in the holidays

Michael Grennell December 17, 2015

The air was filled with Christmas cheer on Saturday night as Ogden kicked off the holiday season with the annual Santa Run and Holiday Electric Light Parade. "I've done (the Santa Run) a few times,"...

Halloween’s origins

Keela Disterhaft October 29, 2015

Halloween is a time to get dressed up, eat loads of candy and hang out with good friends, but what are its origins? Why do people dress up in costumes or place jack o’ lanterns outside their homes? Prior...

La ciencia detras de tener miedo

Kellie Plumhof October 29, 2015

Un corazón palpitante, los músculos tensos y el rostro empapado de sudor pueden ser lo que la mayoría de las personas se imaginan de alguien que tenga miedo. Aunque estas son manifestaciones físicas...

The birth of trick-or-treating

Yogi Thatcher October 29, 2015

For many people in America, Halloween is that special time of year to disembowel varieties of squash and practice the art of carving, take mundane uniforms and turn them into slutty costumes, validate...

Ogden's baristas break out more than just the pumpkin spice

Allen Glines October 29, 2015

As soon as October hits, Starbucks rolls out its much anticipated pumpkin spice lattes. Outside of Starbucks, smaller coffee shops are rarely mentioned when it comes to these kinds of drinks. Not surprisingly,...

There's a science to being scared to death

Kellie Plumhof October 28, 2015

A pounding heart, tense muscles and a face drenched with sweat might be what most people picture when they think of someone who is scared. Although these are all physical manifestations of being afraid,...

Keep kids safe on Halloween

Allen Glines October 28, 2015

Trick-or-treating is seen as a childhood rite of passage for a majority of Americans. The problem with children’s involvement in this holiday is that they’re a very vulnerable group of citizens....

The brain joneses for glucose like a user

Allen Glines October 28, 2015

Overcoming addiction is a challenge many have to endure. Luckily, they’re able to get away from the substance to which they were addicted. The same can’t be said for those with a sweet tooth. Our...

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