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Get outside with these five winter activities
It's cold outside, and in Utah, that means fantastic winter activities to have fun and recharge before Spring Semester. Check out our top five below. Skiing The obvious thing to do in the winter in Utah is ski in our world-famous resorts. With four resorts within 30 minutes of the university, you can easily take a day trip to ski. Shred the "best snow in the world" with an IKON pass, or purchase a discounted day pass from Outdoor Adventures located in the Student Life Center. You can rent skis here as well. Ice Skating at the Gallivan Center [...]
From Marriage to Economics: Melissa Kearney Unravels ‘The Two-Parent Privilege’
In a thought-provoking event hosted by the Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis, economist and author Melissa Kearney delved into the profound advantages children gain from having two married parents. The event centered around Kearney's insightful book, "The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind," where she skillfully presents a data-driven case for the economic benefits of two-parent households. The Economic Impact of Declining Marriage Rates Kearney began by highlighting a "dramatic shift" in family structure over the past four decades. The percentage of children growing up in two-parent households has declined [...]
First Ascent Scholars share gratitude in community
First Ascent Scholars recently came together for their Annual Fall Harvest celebration. This annual event features a focus on gratitude. Students and mentors took this time to reconnect over a traditional Congolese dinner. "It is so enjoyable to come together as a family to celebrate each other and find community in sharing gratitude activities to remind us of what is important," remarked junior Jharna Subedi. "Remembering our aspirations, goals, and motivations and how it has brought us to this moment." In recognition of Veterans Week, students also wrote thank you cards to veterans. [...]
