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Hair’s a few reasons not to change your hairstyle or personality

I have had wild, curly hair for years and years, and for about that long, I have never done much with it other than cut it.

Recently, I chopped off my long hair, making it easier than ever to flat-iron. One Sunday, I got up and decided I needed a change of style for church and straightened my hair. [read more]

White glove

A tower of dirty dishes tilts precariously in the sink while socks, books and food lie scattered about the front room. And what is that smell?

It’s past time to grow up

The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round, the wheels on the bus go round and round, all through the town!”

This little song may be cute when it is coming from your 5-year-old nephew or niece. It may even be hilarious coming from your friends high on sugar — but it is not cute when your roommate sings it every single day just because she likes it.

Helicopter parents spin out of control

Students use thrift for gift giving

With Santa on his way in less than a month, many gift-givers have already begun their yearly Christmas shopping expeditions, and each goes about his or her merry way just a little bit differently.

  • Mindy Schlosser / lifestyle assist. editor
  • Posted Tue, 04 Dec.
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Students expected to live honor code

Integrity, sacrifice, consecration, love, service and willing obedience define BYU-Idaho’s expectations of conduct. The Student Honor Office located in Kimball 270 strives to preserve these high behavioral expectations to enliven the Spirit of Ricks on campus.

Stop procrastinating – tomorrow

It’s here. That paper assigned two weeks ago is due in 30 minutes. Time to hurry and throw something on the page, along with an excuse on why it is so bad. Procrastination happens all the time, and BYU-Idaho students are speaking out on how to break the habit.

What dreams may come ... or not

Stumbling in the darkness, clutching a shoe and toothbrush, one arrives at his or her destination. But what was so important about bringing a shoe and toothbrush to the living room, again? Then it comes. Once again, the comfort of bed was left for a pointless sleepwalking adventure.

Life in blogs

Blogs are everywhere and about everything, from Lost theories to politics to the recent callings of President Henry B. Eyring and Elder Quentin L. Cook.

Censored: When books are banned

“Not everyone born free and equal, as the Constitution says, but everyone made equal. Each man the image of every other; then all are happy, for there are no mountains to make them cower, to judge themselves against.”

To rent or not to rent?

As more and more BYU-Idaho students get married, their list of worries increases. Married students have financial matters that single students do not have to worry about.

No witches here

When trick-or-treating has lost its fun and costume parties do not seem to cut it, take a hike.

Where are you from?

Dyed blond hair teased into a high tower, heavy makeup and a bright, white smile. He asks, “Where are ya from?” but knows the answer before it slips from her mouth — Utah.

New Church leaders sustained

In the first session of general conference, Elder Henry B. Eyring was called to serve as second counselor in the First Presidency, taking the position left vacant by the death of President James E. Faust, who had served for 12 years. Elder Quentin L. Cook was called to serve in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Koreans celebrate major holiday

A music video of Koreans break-dancing to a rap version of Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” isn’t all that happened over the weekend in Rexburg, though it did start off a celebration of Korean Thanksgiving by BYU-Idaho’s Korean Culture Association Friday night.

The Eastern Idaho Low Income Dental Center is holding its second annual Miles for Smiles run on Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. on the east side of Smith Park.

Families gather from around globe

Last weekend, Salt Lake City’s Temple Square came alive with the sight and sound of young families enjoying many different events and activities.

Author speaks on Mormon moneymakers

Jeff Benedict’s newest contribution to the business world, a talk on CD entitled I Am A Mormon, suggests that a person can be both a good Christian and an aggressive businessman simultaneously.

Experts say food and guilt bad mix

The stake president stands at the pulpit and speaks on the Word of Wisdom while a pan of brownies mocks the audience from behind.

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