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There's an app for that!

Last updated Monday, April 23, 2012 - 9:19am

Technology surrounds us on a daily basis, however, the new craze of owning iPods, iPads or iPhones has teenagers searching for the most exciting, challenging, social and useful apps out there.

Here are 10 Top of Utah teens sharing their opinions on some of the most popular -- and lesser-known -- apps for you to discover, from launching wingless birds at protected pigs, to running for your life through obstacle-filled temple grounds.

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Organ donors give the greatest gift -- a second chance at life

Danielle Collier Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, March 19, 2012 - 9:11am

As teenagers, every one of us goes through a driver's education course. We get our permits, take our written and driving tests, and then the big day comes when we are excited to go to the DMV to get our licenses.

What most of us don't pay a lot of attention to is the paperwork we sign before receiving our licenses. That paperwork may seem like some tedious documents you have to hurry and sign so that you can rush through the doors and be handed your freedom. But not only does the paperwork confirm your personal information, it also holds one lingering and important question:

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2012 RESOLUTIONS: Put some thought into it

Danielle Collier Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, January 16, 2012 - 10:37am

When you read the words "New Year's resolution," what is the very first thing that comes to your mind?

Most teenagers will plead guilty to having their first thought of a resolution being something simple along the lines of "losing weight" or "getting good grades."

It seems like no one really considers putting the effort or time into making a meaningful resolution, and my question for such teenagers is, "Why?" Why not take a quick five or 10 minutes to sit down and actually put some thought into a resolution that could possibly be helpful in the long run?

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OH, CUT THE DRAMA! High school's hard enough without it

Danielle Collier Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, December 5, 2011 - 12:05pm

Cassie told Alex, who told Hannah to tell Sarah, that Morgan told Kylie, that Kailey told Angie, that Hailey had actually lied to Aspen, because Hailey told Kendra something that she told Aspen she wouldn't tell anyone.

Sound familiar? This pattern comes up a lot when you're around a group of teenage girls. Does it get old after hearing it oh, about 10 times a day? I would say yes, extremely old. Not only old but tiring, stressful, annoying, unreasonable, stupid, pointless, and I could go on describing it in countless negative ways.

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C'mon, athletic coaches, let's stop playing favorites

Danielle Collier Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 3, 2011 - 4:37pm

C'mon, athletic coaches, let's stop playing favorites

Have you ever felt the scream of frustration constantly burning in the back of your mind, following you everywhere as if it's haunting you with complete agonizing worthlessness, keeping its grip tight as it slowly knocks down every last chance you have at confidence, power and the mental ability to push yourself to play at the very best of your abilities?

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PET FASHIONS

Abby Payne, Alyssa Roberts, Danielle Collier TX correspondents

Last updated Monday, September 26, 2011 - 10:10am

PET FASHIONS

From V-necks to feathers, Top of Utah teens tell us about their favorite trends in back-to-school fashions.

* A gray sweater with red wooden buttons and different designs is Damonique Clair's best purchase. "It gives a lazy at-home feeling, yet it's cute and stylish," says the Northridge High sophomore.

* Scarves are the pick of Alyssa Murphy, a senior at Sky View High: "They're the BEST accessory and always so cute!"

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