As soon as Halloween is over, if not sooner, stores are flooded with Christmas merchandise and promotions, which leaves Thanksgiving to be almost forgotten in the mix of holiday preparations. Over time, especially as the economy has grown progressively worse, Christmas products have come out earlier and earlier in the season. Black Friday used to […]
There are a lot of misconceptions about the flu shot that keep people from getting the vaccine each year. Be informed before you make your decision. Influenza is not the same as the stomach flu or a bad cold. It is a respiratory virus and is not something you want to mess with. It will […]
Winter is coming, and if you do not get ready, it can come back to bite you in the butt. Be sure to keep the following tips in mind for the coming weeks. Before the weather gets too cold, make sure the heater in your house or apartment is working properly. If it is not, […]
With Halloween being at the end of the week, many people are probably debating whether to wear their costumes to class; but I say, why not? When we were little just about everyone wore costumes to school; there was no question if you should or not. In high school less people dressed up, but many […]
The Utah Valley University softball team hosted the UVU Fall Invite Sept. 27-28 and won all three games. The actual softball season does not start until February, but the fall competition helps the team prepare. Exhibition games help the team get ready for the real thing. Winning does not necessarily matter, though it is a […]
Social media: the means that many of us use to connect with friends, both close and far away. How is this affecting our lives short and long term? You see it all the time on campus: students walking between classes with their phones, probably texting someone or checking on one of their many social networking […]
If you like Italian ice or custard then Rita’s is the place for you. They combine the goodness of both delicious treats in one cup. Talk about tasty. Rita’s is a dessert place that has nothing but Italian ice and custard. They have a variety of flavors of each and the customers have a chance […]
The Utah Valley University Ballroom Dance Company spent two weeks representing the United States at China’s Ninth International Folk Art Festival. The UVU Ballroom Dance Company was chosen to be the sole representative for the US at the festival. China Federation of Literacy and Art Circle holds the festival once every three years. Thirteen countries […]
Apple fan or not, it is hard to deny that the updates announced Sept. 10 are dynamic and intriguing. The iPhone 5C is the perfect option for someone looking to upgrade but is on a budget. Apple has created a smart phone that has all the features of the latest edition, the iPhone 5, but […]
Mobility, accessibility, adapting: Three words that you probably do not think about very often. But there are many of us who have to think about that every day of our lives because we have physical limitations that provide challenges. In general, UVU is fairly accessible. The accessibility services office helps a lot with that, as […]