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Is peace a possibility?

By Universe Contributor
January 06, 2015 12:00 AM
Many who once marched against the war on Iraq and detest U.S. domination have made a change in their attitude on American airstrikes in Iraq and Syria. Why? The Islamic State. Americans have been appalled by the awful killings of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, two American hostages held by the Islamic State. The justness of vengeance against their killers is something everyone agrees on. The terror-engulfing methods of ISIS make it easy to arbitrarily approach the vaporization of the Islamic extremist group; airstrikes can destroy bodies, but they can’t destroy political antagonisms. Nor would a renewed occupation solve the problem.
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Focusing on real issues

By Universe Contributor
January 06, 2015 12:00 AM
Ebola hits primetime news, and the world goes into a frenzy. Complete panic strikes America, and we go into precaution mode. We are donating money to fight the cause and prevent its impact. But what about world hunger?
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Shallow dating

By Universe Contributor
February 21, 2014 12:00 AM
A few weeks ago I was walking by a boy and a man (yes one 20+ year old boy, one 20+ year old man; age plays no role here, and you will soon find out why) and briefly eavesdropped on their conversation. I haven't stopped thinking about it since. In the short time we walked together, this is what I heard:
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Opinion

Ask Andie: How can I save my quiet study spot from talkative students?

By Andie
February 18, 2014 12:00 AM
Dear Andie,
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Opinion

Ask Andie: How can one woman possibly do it all?

By Andie
February 13, 2014 12:00 AM
Last Week's Question:
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On technology, engagements and the necessity of selfies

By Universe Contributor
February 04, 2014 12:00 AM
A couple who I am acquainted with recently got engaged, and a video of the proposal was uploaded to Facebook. It was blurry, it was far away, and you couldn't hear a single thing except for the heavy breathing and stifled fits of happy laughter from the person behind the camera. The existence of this video prompted me to dwell on the irony of our excess use of technology: we've come to believe we must record everything in our lives with these tools, but do we really need to? Is our obsession with preserving moments and images interfering with truly experiencing life ourselves? And how much of our drive to document is for nostalgia's sake and how much of it comes from our desire to share it online to see how much attention it gets?
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Opinion

Ask Andie: Is it possible to stay friends with someone I've fallen for?

By Andie
January 29, 2014 12:00 AM
Dear Andie,
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Walking in forbidden ways

By Universe Contributor
January 25, 2014 12:00 AM
Pedestrians cross Ninth East. (Photo by Sarah Strobel Hill)
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Opinion

Ask Andie: How can I communicate with my awkward roommate?

By Andie
January 24, 2014 12:00 AM
Dear Andie,
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The cost of Obamacare

By Universe Contributor
January 23, 2014 12:00 AM
Why do we still associate our country with freedom? The freedom to say what we want, to do what we want, to buy what we want, within the limits of the law, should be entirely up to us. We the people should not have to put up with government infringement, especially when it comes to choosing which health care plan to purchase. We the people should not be limited because of their faulty system.
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Tweet Beat

Tweet Beat Jan. 21

By Emily Hales
January 21, 2014 12:00 AM
Want to see your tweet in print and online? Tweet something about life around you with #BYU or #byuprobs then pick up a paper on Tuesday to see if it made the cut!
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Opinion

Ask Andie: How can I stop being forever alone?

By Andie
January 16, 2014 12:00 AM
*Disclaimer: Ask Andie is NOT a dating column. I welcome questions on all subjects, including dating!*
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Unique traditions

By Universe Contributor
January 15, 2014 12:00 AM
Empanadas, tamales and tacos for Christmas Eve dinner instead of baked, honey-glazed ham? Thanksgiving breakfast instead of Thanksgiving dinner? Sounds as far from traditional as my Jehovah’s Witness friend showing up to a Halloween party dressed as the Easter Bunny. If something is not “traditional,” can it still be a tradition?
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Opinion

Ask Andie: Is this friendship worth saving?

By Andie
January 14, 2014 12:00 AM
A brand-new addition to The Universe.
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Opinion

The jest of the beard card

By Kurt Hanson
January 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Most people outside of BYU, or people who aren't members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, laugh when they hear about the coveted beard card and its purpose as a license for a BYU student to have a beard.
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Opinion

On being ready

By Laura Thomas
January 11, 2013 12:00 AM
I was 19 years old when I went through my first real heartbreak. The boy I dated was lovely. He was funny, smart, adorable, etc. But a difficult and taxing situation caused some complications for us and we decided to break up because of that situation, and I was devastated.
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Opinion

Facebook fiasco

November 26, 2012 12:00 AM
In the newsroom last week, we made an incredible discovery that caused major pandemonium. We thought that we found a way to actually find out who our top viewers were on Facebook amongst our friends. As everyone searched their results to find out which friends were “stalking” them, people started regretting that they had sought out this information. “Why is he my second top viewer?” “Oh my word, this makes sense.” Knowing who watched us became uneasy information, but also a compelling force to know our 'Facebook stalkers.'
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Technology

Blog: 5 Annoying Habits by Social Media Users

By Tasha Singer
November 07, 2012 12:00 AM
Whether it's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, people feel connected to their 'friends' and followers. Users are able to keep up with each others' lives and regain contact after it has been lost for many years. Unfortunately, there are those users that misuse these social media websites. The following are a compilation of opinions and suggestions from several users on the top annoying habits of social media users:
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