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November/December 2010

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The GurU StaffKelsey Price

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Charlie Burnett

Editor-in-Chiefk.price@union.utah.edu

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Want to get involved with the GurU? Were currently looking for writers, and graphic designers to join our team. Stop in at the UPC office in the Union Building, room 240, or email Kelsey Price at k.price@union.utah.edu for details.

Funding provided by the Publications Council and the Union Administration.

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Were all in denial about it, the end of the fall semester is just around the corner bringing with it late nights and finals. But between the late night study groups in the Marriott, procrastinating on a paper and some heavy cram-ming sessions (with a Facebook breakor three), November and Decem-ber are full of some of the best events the U and Utah has to offer. Although the days of shorts and t-shirts are over, the skiing and snowboarding season is about to begin. With the snow comes hot chocolate, snowmen, warm sweaters, and, of course, one of the greatest college rivalries in the country: the annual Utah-BYU game.

Here at The GurU, were students just like you who fall on both ends of the procrastination-studying spectrum. Regardless of whether you plan to spend your next few weeks reading (or napping) in the library or shredding fresh powder on the slopes, every student needs a break. Weve got the scoop on upcoming events on and off campus, the best runs to ski and facts you didnt know about the Holy War. With art galleries, dance parties and free food The GurU has the latest on events for everyone, whether you are a biomechanical engineering major or simply undecided.

Sit back, take a break from studying and enjoy.

-Union Programming Council

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Youre busy: class, work, internship and the weekend social scene. So when are you supposed to find time to study between all those other things? Luckily, there are some key tricks to managing your time that will make your life significantly less stressful come finals week. Instead of panicking because your workload seems overwhelm-ing, use these simply tips to keep yourself more organized and less stressed.

2. Focus on one thing at a time. Multitasking may seem like a good idea, but you can get more accomplished just one project at time. Minimizing other distractions like texting and Facebook will im-prove your studying.

5. Take advantage of downtime. Ride TRAX to school? Waiting on your laundry? Use that time to get a little studying in so you have more free time later.

3. Prioritize. If you have several upcoming papers, projects and tests coming up at once, focus on the ones that are due the soonest or that will take you the most time. Youll feel better once the big things are out of the way.

4. Keep a schedule. Planners are your best friend, really. Schedule a time set time to study, youre more likely to study if you have a set period of time set aside.

6. Take a break. Youre going to feel overwhelmed by studying in large chunks of time. Take a break from you studies: go out to dinner with a friend, watch the latest episode of Dexter or what-ever else helps you relax.

Tips for Finals

1. Create to-do lists. Make yourself realistic to-do lists at the beginning of the day. Keep your list to less than half a page or some other reasonable amount of tasks so you dont burnout.

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YOURE INVITED

What: Hollywood Dance Party

When: Friday, November 19 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Where: In the Venue

Why: Last years Stoplight Party at In the Venue was such a huge success, UPC couldnt wait til spring semester to throw another one. The Union Programming Council is proud to present its annual fundraising dance party. Admission proceeds will go to the UPC scholarship fund that allows UPC to pro-gram other free events for students at the University of Utah such as Crimson Nights, Oktoberfest and more. For more updated information check out the UPC website at www.upc.utah.edu.

The Union Programming Council (UPC) is undeniably most well-known for Crimson Nights, a huge late-night party in the Union that happens twice a semester. Earlier this semester, over 6,500 students attended Crimson Nights: Circus Circus and Crimson Nights: Black Pumpkin Affair took students through Platform 9 for a night full of magic and spells.

In addition to Crimson Nights, UPC plans numerous events for students throughout the year. Here are the upcoming events you cant afford to miss!

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What: Food for Finals

When: Wednesday, December 8 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Where: Union Ballroom

Why: Its Finals Week. Youre stressed, rushed and too busy to remember to grab some food before you head to cam-pus. Luckily, UPC knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, es-pecially before a test. Come join UPC for free food and giveaways to help provide a break from finals preparation.

What: Ur Secret Student Art Gallery

When: Opens November 10, reception from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Student Lounge Gallery

Why: This exhibit will be pieces reflecting on anything from your passions to ominous se-crets. Inspired by the website Post Secret, the gallery will be exhibiting student artwork in any form, not just postcards. Submit your artwork in the form of photographs, paintings, draw-ings, ceramics, collages, etc. to the Union Ad-ministrative Office, Rm. 255 by Nov. 3.Also, come for music, free appetizers, and drinks!

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The BYU-Utah rivalry is one of the most heated games in the country. Although Ohio State-Michigan is arguably the largest football game in the country, the Holy War has a deep tradition dating back to the 19th century. With this years game set to kick off on November 27, the match holds deeper meaning than ever as both teams wrap up their final season in the Mountain West Conference. Heres a look back at some high (and low) lights of the Holy War

Infamous WordsQuotes that define the rivalry.

All those guys think thats all there is to life. But when Im making $5060,000 a year, theyll be pumping my gas. Theyre low-class losers. -Lenny Gomes, Former BYU nose guard. I wouldnt say it was lucky. Obviously, when youre doing whats right on and off the field, I think the Lord steps in and plays a part in it. Magic happens. -Austin Collie, Former BYU wide receiver. Even our cheerleaders are kicking your butt. -Steve Smith, Former Ute wide receiver. I really hate them. Playing in the game helped me understand. They are the most arrogant people. Its the whole church and state thing. Theyre the good kids. Were the bad kids. I didnt feel it in my gut last year like I do now. -Alex Smith, Former Ute quarterback. I dont like Utah. In fact, I hate them. I hate everything about them. I hate their program, their fans. I hate everything ... I think the whole university and their fans and the organization is classless. -Max Hall, former BYU quarterback

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Rivalry Timeline1895 First game between Brigham Young Academy and Utah played in baseball. The scoreless match ended with a brawl and the game was never finished.

1942 BYU wins its first game in the football series after 20 years of matches.

1971 Utah holds an all time 41-8-4 record.

1972-1992 Utah wins the rivalry game just twice for a 43-27-4 record.

1980 BYU quarterback Jim McMahon first to ever use the Scoreboard taunt in a 56-6 Utah loss.

1984 BYU wins the national championship.

1993 Utah kicks a 55-yard field goal for the win, Gomes makes his infamous low-class losers com-ment.

1999 A BYU fan tackles Utah cheerleader Billy Priddis, who in turn beats up the fan.

2003 Utah clinches its first outright conference championship on the road in a snowstorm where temperatures didnt rise above 19 degrees. Utah won 3-0.

2004 Utah busts the BCS capturing a win over Pitt in the Fiesta Bowl.

2007 BYU beats Utah 17-10 inspiring Collies magic happens.

2008 Utah crushes BYU 48-24 and goes on to win the Sugar Bowl over Alabama.

2009 BYU wins 26-23 and Max Halls claims Ute fans dumped beer over his family prompting him to proclaim Utah was classless.

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City Life8 As the last of the autumn leaves fall and Jack Frost pre-

pares for his annual visit, winter sport bums around the world get ready to flock to Utah. Have you ever

wondered why our fair state is said to have the greatest snow on earth? Well, that can be attributed to the me-teorological abnormalities which come as a result of the

Great Salt Lake sitting right next to a range of high moun-tains. In other words, the lake effect creates 500 inches per

year of cold, dry, light, fluffy snow which is perfect for shredding.

Whether you are a born-and-bred native who grew up on the slopes or an out-of-state newbie whos never seen a snowflake, we known which will help you make the most of your winter!

BrightonBrighton Resort, stretching to an elevation of 10,500 feet and situated up Big Cottonwood Canyon, features over a thousand acres of snowy bliss.

Brighton is famous for its ski and snowboarding school, which sports private lessons as well as daily group classes for every skill level. The resort itself also boasts high quality equip.m.ent rentals, supply shops, repairs, Wi-Fi-enabled cafeterias, and world-class lodg-ing. Out on the slopes, there is something every novice and newbie alike can enjoy, whether it be one of the 66 diverse mountain trails or the playground-esque terrain parks.

After the season kicks off, Brighton stays open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week with night skiing open 4-9 p.m. For information about season passes, transportation, or class signup, call 801-532-4731 or visit brightonresort.com.

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SolitudeFeaturing open spaces as vast as its name implies, Solitudes 1,200 acres feature terrain for every ability level. Isolated up Big Cottonwood Canyon and maxing out at an elevation of 10,035 feet, visiting this resort will help you see why its motto is Refined by Nature.

With half a dozen high-class lodging options, nine world-class restaurants, and a perfect-for-unwinding spa clinic, Solitude is dedicated to your comfort on and off the mountain. Solitude treats its patrons to 65 trails, 3 bowls, and groomers for every skill type.

During the regular season Solitude is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Call 1-800-748-4754 or visit skisolitude.com to learn more.

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Alta/SnowbirdAlta, Utahs skiing-only resort (sorry, snowboarders) sits majestically at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, reaching an elevation of 10,500 feet. The world-famous mountain boasts a whopping 2200 acres of skiable terrain stretching across 116 unique trails.

Like any respectable winter sport resort, Alta pampers its customers with lodging, dining areas, rental/repair shops, and retail stores. Day skiing hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the season. For more information, call 801-359-1078 or visit alta.com.

Snowbird, Altas snowboarder-friendly sister resort, is situated a little further down Little Cottonwood. Featuring an impressive max elevation of 11,000 feet and 2,500 acres of land, Snowbird was named (alongside Alta) the number one ski resort in North America in 2008.

Day hours during the season are 9 am to 4 p.m. To sign up for a class or learn about pass rates, call 801-933-2222 or check out snowbird.com.

The CanyonsThe Canyons is the largest single ski and snowboard resort in Utah , including 8 peaks, 167 unique trails, 18 lifts, and 4,000 skiable acres and caps out at an elevation of 9,990 feet.

Any four-season resort bold enough to call itself world-class had better feature a signature hotel worthy of the distinction. Luckily, The Canyons Resort offers six (all conveniently located slope-side). The Resort Village nearby, located in convenient walking distance, offers a myriad of shops, restaurants, cafs, repair stores, and even a spa.

The Canyons regular hours are 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, call 435-649-5400 or check out thecanyons.com.

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Top 10 Fun Winter Dates1. Go sledding at Dimple Dell Golf Course or Sugarhouse Park.

2. Skate at an outdoor ice rink.

3. Walk downtown and see the Christmas lights at Temple Square.

4. Go to the annual Festival of Trees benefit for Primary Childrens.

5. Watch Ballet Wests Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre.

6. See the animals and the ZooLights! at Hoogle Zoo.

7. Have a snowball fight and make snow angels.

8. Curl up with a movie like Home Alone.

9. Go caroling then bake some holiday sugar cookies.

10. Share the holiday spirit and volunteer at the Food Bank

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December 1-4: Festival of Trees @ South Town Expo CenterDecember 3-31: ZooLights! @ Hoogle ZooDecember 4-31: The Nutcracker @ Capitol TheatreDecember 29-31: EVE: New Years Celebration @ Downtown

November 25-26: Thanksgiving BreakDecember 3: Last day to reverse CR/NC optionDecember 10: Classes endDecember 13-17: Finals WeekDecember 18 January 9: Winter Break

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November 10: Ur Secret Art Gallery, Student LoungeNovember 11: PO Film Series, Across the Universe, 7pm @ Post TheatreNovember 19: UPC Hollywood Dance Party, 9pm @ In the VenueDecember 2: PO Film Series, Edward Scissorhands, 7pm @ Post TheatreDecember 9: Food for Finals, 9am @ Union Ballroom

November 6: Football vs. TCU (Blackout), 1:30pmNovember 24: Mens BBall @ USU, 7:00pmNovember 19: Womens BBall vs. Stanford @ 7:00pmNovember 27: Football vs. BYU, 1:30pmDecember 6: Womens BBall v. Westminster, 7:00pmDecember 7: Mens BBall vs. Pepperdine, 7:00pm

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Ur Secret Student Art Gallery

Student Lounge Gallery

Opens November 10, reception from 11 to 1 p.m.

Save the Date!Food for Finals

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