The Globetrotting Adventures of a Notorious Penny Pincher
While it seems like flashy high tech Broadway productions are all the rage these days there is still one thing that never quite gets old, catchy songs, extravagant dance numbers, and of course chasing the quintessential American dream. The Tony award winning 42nd Street is all that and more and Salt Lake audiences will have…
There once was a time when I could toast the glory of a morning sunrise with a piping hot cup of fresh Starbucks coffee without choking on the sharp bitter taste of the company’s outspoken political rhetoric sliding down my throat like poison. I can almost remember the days when I could enjoy a delicious…
If you are reading this article it means at least two things: you are somewhat literate, for which I congratulate you, and classes have resumed, about which I share your pain and sorrow. It also means another Spring Break has come and gone, which suggests you probably wasted a chance to escape from winter’s harsh…
Although it’s true that all good things must come to an end, better to go out with a bang than a whimper. While it may seem like traveling through much of Italy and Austria is enough of an adventure in itself, the fact remains that with a little more time and some clever budgeting tactics,…
Although it may seem sacrilegious to say this but it is possible to eventually get tired of the ethereal beauty of the Tuscany region of Italy. After all one can only enjoy the sight of the soft rolling lush green hills brimming with vineyards of Tuscany before finally realizing that it’s all just tantalizing fantasy,…
Now that it has been established that it is in fact affordable to travel through Europe on a student budget it’s time to kick the penny pinching creativity to a whole new level by leaving the comforts of Rome for a more scenic tour of Italy. While Rome may be a great place to fly…
There are three eternal lies told to every University of Utah student, first that earning a degree will actually gain you employment, secondly that a U parking pass will actually allow you to find a parking space, and finally that it’s impossible to spend a month in Europe on student’s budget. While sadly the first…
The seagulls are at it again. Driven by a combination of instinct, hunger, and plain old greed these aggressive birds of prey continue to swarm a poor defenseless child who can’t be more than five years old but is obviously delighted at the attention of these beggar birds. The seagulls are drawn to this particular…
The great state of Utah is known for many things besides being the source material for the hit musical “Book of Mormon Musical”, beyond its cultural quirks Utah is source of some of the most beautiful landscapes you will ever hope to lay your eyes upon. The crown jewel of Utah is its plethora of…
For many students the idea of a vacation in an exotic beach paradise sounds like a wonderful dream that would be impossible to afford on a starving student budget. However with a little planning and flexibility finding that perfect beach to go along with your favorite beverage can go from a dream to a reality….