News briefs

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February 16, 2009

schedule 4 min read

Campus news ETHICS OF DIRECT POLITICAL ACTION SPEECH – Environmental activist and University of Utah student Tim De Christopher will be speaking about civil disobedience Feb. 19 from 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. in the Timpanogos Room in the Library. The event is part of the Utah Democracy Project and is free and open to the public.

Letter to the editor

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February 16, 2009

schedule 1 min read

UVU CELEBRATES AUCTION FRAUD TO THE EDITOR: This month, UVU will welcome Tim DeChristopher, a college student from Utah convicted of auction fraud in the name of environmentalism, to its campus for a “meet-and-greet.” (DeChristopher will speak on “The Ethics of Direct Political Action,” February 19, from 4 – 5:15 pm in the Timpanogos Room of the UVU Library.

UVU Review’s list of things that must go/return

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February 16, 2009

schedule 2 min read

UVU Review’s list of things that must go Larry the Cable Guy- A symbol of degradation in society. Reflective Listening- It just makes people mad. The word “Random”- As in, “did you just do a cartwheel? That’s so random!” Actually, it isn’t. I just felt like doing a cartwheel, that’s all.

Making headlines

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February 16, 2009

schedule 1 min read

A-Rod admits to Using PEDs Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-2003 when he was a member of the Texas Rangers. While he was using PEDs he averaged 52 home runs a season and won an MVP award in 2003. His name is one of 104 players that tested positive in 2003 but his was the only name leaked.

News briefs

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February 9, 2009

schedule 4 min read

Campus News

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN TO SPEAK ON AUTISM – Dr. Temple Grandin, a leading animal behaviorist, designer of livestock
handling facilities and leading advocate for autistic people, will be
speaking on autism and animal behavior in a two-part symposium series
Thursday, Feb.

Calendar of Events

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February 9, 2009

schedule 2 min read

Tuesday February 11: Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour – The Outdoor Adventure Center will be showing the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour at 7 p.m. in the Ragan Theatre. Tickets are $9 for one night or $16 for both and can be purchased at the Outdoor Adventure Center.

Police Beat

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February 9, 2009

schedule 1 min read

Jan. 27 – MEDICAL – A 59-year-old female tripped over a large chunk of ice in parking lot “V” and struck her head on the asphalt. The woman was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for further treatment. Jan. 28 – MEDICAL – A 29-year-old transient male fell ill with flu-like symptoms at the Digital Learning Center.

Student Government (UVUSA suggestion box

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February 9, 2009

schedule 3 min read

Student Government (UVUSA) will be selecting comments and concerns to answer in the UVU Review. If you would like to leave us feedback, please locate a suggestion box, speak with us at a Student Forum in the first week of February, or visit us in our office in SC 105.

Letter to the editor

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February 9, 2009

schedule 2 min read

The hectic mess that is the walk from the Student Center to the Computer Science Building TO THE EDITOR, I am currently a returning student to UVU and have heard that much has changed here recently. Although not sure exactly what to expect, overall I have been very pleased with the changes.