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The perfect groom, the perfect day, the perfect dress

Most girls have dreams of what their wedding days will be like. From the flowers, groomsmen, perfect flower girls and a flashy diamond, these dreams suddenly seem reality when trying on a wedding dress.

However, there are a few things that can make the dress-buying process more enjoyable for the bride. [read more]

Say 'I love you' with roses; split with carnations

Studies that show plants provide psychological and emotional benefits may also help explain the pleasant mood that seems to exude from the BYU-Idaho Horticulture Department and its students.

Construction: not just for men anymore

For many women, construction, floor plans and building are not common activities. However, LeaDawn Brown is contributing to the growing architectural technology major on campus.

Tips to transfer universities

Students sometimes don’t know where to go or what do when it comes to transferring to a different university. Many schools offer resource tools and information to help students in their decisions to transfer.

Persistence and skill variety help medical school applicants

Some students applying to medical school may not realize that, as long as prerequisites are met, applicants do not have to get a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field to be accepted.

BYU-Idaho equals finance-friendly higher education

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), BYU-Idaho is only retaining 76 percent of its full-time students.

Don’t let this winter catch you off guard

A student primps meticulously one winter morning to prepare for her 9 a.m. class. Bundled up in a scarf and hat, she walks to school. Upon arriving in class, she removes her hat only to find her hair has frozen on the way to class.

Left in the dark

Power outages can leave people feeling cold and unprepared, as one did for Beth Richardson, a junior studying English. She was with her family in Iowa when a blizzard whipped its way through the area, leaving them without power for a week.

The Salvation Army wants you!

With the Yuletide spirit thick in the air, there are many ways to impart the blessings of self-reliance through service. For those looking for unique opportunities to serve, there is an organization in dire need of volunteers: The Salvation Army Red Kettle program.

Peer-led council addresses safety issues

BYU-Idaho — a place of perfect peace and harmony where nothing ever gets stolen, and no one ever does anything stupid … right? If that were the case, apartments wouldn’t be broken into, and pedestrians would never be hit at poorly lit crosswalks.

SAD about the winter ?

Students complain about the cold. Trees get naked. Bears just sleep through it.

Winter’s short days, moody weather and little sunlight have a tendency to bring out changes.

Snow equals candy factory

As the boiling-hot, sweet-smelling maple syrup was drizzled out onto the icy snow, Diane and her brother Tom smiled and giggled in anticipation of the delectable winter treat they were about to share.

Food storage for foragers

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints advises its members to lay a year’s food storage aside for emergencies. While some students on campus may meet these guidelines, many may feel that collecting food storage is a daunting task.

Driving laws stricter during wintertime

The Rexburg Police Department is doing its part to keep students safe this winter. In addition to keeping criminals off the streets of Rexburg, local police forces are making sure students are driving safely in Rexburg’s winter conditions.

An interview with a temple sealer

An interview with Elder Kent Jolley, current sealer at the Idaho Falls Temple and former member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy

Get wedding help from the Internet

As the first child in her family to get married and with family and friends scattered across the country, Sarah Smith, a former BYU-Idaho student, seemed to be on her own for planning her wedding. However, the Internet has made planning weddings easier.

Something new, something blue

People often think of white dresses, abundant flowers and cake when they think of weddings, but why does a bride often have bridesmaids, wear a veil and bear a ring? Here are some wedding traditions and their possible origins from history.

Galley strives to maintain nutrition for customers

The Galley, often the butt-end of campus jokes, is an part of campus. On average, 1,000 students make a trip to the Galley daily for at least one of the three meals served there.

A distorted reality

At age16, Rachel Whitaker was slowly becoming fatter than her mother.

Finding the time for fitness

School, work and other activities demand much of a student’s time, making it difficult to connect healthy habits with hectic lifestyles. But even with a busy schedule, there are easy ways to have a healthy life.

  • Gideon Tolman & Esther Allen / Scroll Staff
  • Posted Thu, 04 Oct.
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Feared freshman 15 harsh reality for some

I’ve heard debate regarding the “freshman 15.” Some people say it’s bunk — they argue that a lot of people maintain their weight. Many even lose it.

Myth busters: Find out what’s false

Whether as a child or an adult, we’ve all heard various medical myths in our lifetimes. However plausible or logical they may seem, not all of them are as truthful as they may appear.

Staying healthy curbs meningitis

Sometimes the same factors that contribute to colds and headaches can make it harder for the body to fight off serious health problems.

Vitamins help maintain health

The season of sickness will soon be here as viruses attack the immune systems of the student body. How should students plan to keep from getting sick?

Eating habits affected by friends and family

During the summer Shawni Shimbashi, a sophomore studying elementary education, noticed her eating habits would vary depending on whom she was with.

Shoes: I love them

I have a thing for shoes. Ugly ones in fact. I have an entire closet full of shoes that are not comfortable, cute or practical in any way, and I love them.

Over exercising causes damage

With all the stress of tests, homework and keeping an active social life, some students can get burned out. One way students may relieve the effects of the plethora of stressors is by working out.

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