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Dress to impress in the perfect wedding gown

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A gorgeous gown is a dream of some girls for their wedding. But which dresses are popular, and what makes them popular?

“Everybody is so different, and every girl has a different style, but the ones that we see go out a lot are called ‘pick-ups’—they have the bunches in the back. Also, dresses that are form-fitting [are popular]” said Jennie Simmons, a senior studying university studies and an employee at The Circle of Love.

Every bride has her own taste, but there are also popular brands that tend to sell more than others.

“The popular brands that we sell a lot of are Modern Classic, Crystal, and Eternity brands.” Simmons said. There are other styles of wedding dresses that are appealing to some brides. [read more]

It’s okay if you’re not another teenage marriage statistic

I’m a senior at BYU–Idaho and I’m not married. Recently someone pointed this out and told me I should get my money back. I laughed at the cliché, and so did they. But when we were done joking about the marriage mindset in Rexburg, he said straight-faced, “But seriously, why aren’t you married?”

Preparing to enter the holy temple and be sealed

Elder Kent Jolley suggested that remembering to be worthy is first and foremost.

Quelling the inner-Bridezilla

If her nails have been chewed into stubs, she has dark shadows beneath her eyes and her head droops in exhaustion during class, check her left hand: she might be engaged.

Common wedding traditions and proper etiquette

There are traditions to marriage with do’s and don’ts of a wedding ceremony.

What’s important?

It may be cold outside, but love is stirring up a fire. Scroll asked a handful of newlyweds what they looked for in their spouse and why they chose each other as their one and only.

A(n almost) perfect proposal

September 27th, 2008, was “The Day” to pop the big question. It was a day I will never forget.

You can have your wedding cake and eat it, too

Selecting the size and style of the cake is a traditional part of wedding planning.

The honeymoon — a time to get away from it all?

Making the choice about where to spend the honeymoon could be a difficult decision that requires a bit of research.

Chivalry — bringing men to tears

Guys, your bathroom will never be the same.

Mixing men in the planning

Wedding plans may be hectic for some, and an engaged man may find himself asking, “Where do I fit into all of this?”

Mixing men in the planning

The wedding cake is gone, the gifts are unwrapped and the honeymoon is over. All that remains is time and all eternity.

Hunting for bridal shower themes

A theme can be important, since it may determine the invitations, decorations, food, thank-you notes, gifts and games.

BYU–Idaho’s internship and career services

Students looking for career experience may feel stressed about the who, what, where and when of finding an internship. The BYU–Idaho Internship and Career Services Web site can help students prepare.

Ace all job interviews with campus seminars

Three hours one night and two hours another night may add up to a lifetime of job security.

Succeed internationally: know their customs

Students may need to be aware of different customs as they prepare for future careers. This knowledge may be especially helpful when building professional relationships with international companies.

GPA: Do employers really care?

Whether the students here at BYU-Idaho are looking for employment on or off campus, grades may not affect the hiring process.

Not sure what you want to be when you grow up? You’re not alone

Not all college students know what they want to do for a career, but BYU–Idaho offers numerous majors that help students find a job.

Network your way from graduation to career

Graduating college to end up with student loans and a basement spot back at the parents’ pad isn’t carpe diem.

Release Mom’s hand and adjust to college life

As BYU–Idaho students leave Mom’s baked potatoes for bowls of cereal, they find themselves traveling into a new world.

At home with the Vancouver Canucks

When I was a kid, I loved two things: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Vancouver Canucks.

Satisfied with your job? Find a low-stress career

Students may consider many aspects before determining how satisfying a job will be in the long run. For some, the potential income may be the most important aspect of choosing a career.

Helpful hints for creating the perfect résumé

A résumé is a statement of who you are and should represent you in the best way possible.

To go to grad school or not to go to grad school?

The problem with college is that there’s no logical next step. All my life, the path has been laid out pretty clearly. The path was schooling, but now that I’m nearing graduation, I’ve reached a fork in the road.

Give my regards to Broadway

After singing “New York, New York” in the LDS Public Affairs office in New York City (the last place I ever expected to be belting out show tunes), I’m “spreading the news” about my awesome internship expedition.

Students keeping in touch with their mothers

The idea of parents being separated from their college-age children seems like nothing more than a scene in a movie as the communication industry makes new advances.

Parents are popping up on Facebook, MySpace and Instant Messenger.

Mothers will beg for food so that we can live

Growing up, my mom was always stuffing food down my throat. Horrible, right?...Now that I’m older, though, and I know a little more, it’s not such a sore subject. Especially not considering that my mom almost died from hunger, adrift at sea.

The secret to moms’ happiness is with their kids

5K Fun Run, dance battles, tributes to women­–bonding included

It has been a few years since Mother’s Weekend has taken place, and students may be at a loss of exactly what to do with the woman who raised them. BYU-Idaho has provided several activities to choose from, whether a mother is athletic or would prefer to enjoy a concert.

No longer hip to be square, moms turn to Facebook

Some mothers of college students now have a new way to check in — accounts on Facebook.

Many of us are away from home and gaining an education, but deep down we all know our education started at home from our mothers, and without that foundation we would not be where we are today.

A mother’s happiness is through her children

“All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother,” said Abraham Lincoln

I can’t believe I’m becoming my mother

When clouds start to build up and the wind builds higher, my fingers dance along the keyboard, typing out www.weather.com. It’s not that I’m so incompetent that I can’t figure out a storm is brewing...

Are you spreading yourself too thin? Join the club

How many hats are you wearing? Do you ever feel guilty because you are not giving 100 percent to any single aspect of your life?

  • Compiled by Lindsy Crandall / Scroll Staff
  • Posted Thu, 14 Oct.
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Wrap me up one of those divine gifts

There are some who would say that the Mormons are sexist. They claim that since most of the hierarchy of the Church is male (let’s be honest, it is; have a look on the Conference Center stand), we’re an organization that doesn’t give the females the credit they deserve.

Like mother, like daughter: The Gower Girls

When I think about mother-daughter relationships, I turn to my all-time favorite TV show, Gilmore Girls, (Yes, I am aware how girly this makes me look.)

  • Jessica Gower / Where you lead, I will follow
  • Posted Thu, 14 Oct.
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Great mothers aren’t history - they span history

America boasts 84 million mothers. This year, four million women will have a child, or become a mother (most likely in August, the most popular month to have a baby.) One in 33 of those babies will have a twin, and one in 539 will be a triplet.

My mom can fix shoes and solve every single problem - really

My shoe broke on the sidewalk today, and as the button holding the strap went flying and my shoe nearly slipped off my foot, I thought about my mom.

Mothers who teach at BYU-Idaho

BYU-Idaho has many female professors among its employees. These women are of varying ages and at different stages in life, but some have a common bond that may influence the way they work with their students: motherhood.

The Prettyman home is pretty big and pretty awesome

Being the fourth of 10 children gives me the right to appreciate a mother who has always been there for me...

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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