Steve and Cathryn weren’t looking for love. In fact, neither of them expected to be engaged in the near future. But when their roommate and her boyfriend set them up, the inevitable happened. They fell madly and hopelessly head over heels. Cathryn Bettencourt described the qualities that drew her to Steve Slemboski. “On our first date […]
Throughout history, mankind has demonstrated a longing for perspective. Vast overlooks and mountaintops bring clarity like little else can. Rock climbing serves this purpose for many people. And Utah Valley has a growing collection of rock climbers with their own culture and lifestyle. Richard Harrison, employee at Hansen Mountaineering, described this culture with […]
Whirling spokes. Beard blowing in the wind. His grease stained hands gipping the handlebars. The click of gears shifting methodically. Rolling slowly to a stop, and dismounting. Meet Chris Manor, one of the founders of the Provo Bicycle Collective. Opened in November 2011, the Provo Bicycle Collective bills itself as a one-of-a-kind. “It could […]
The Sundance Film Festival is a glorious celebration of movie making magic and artistic views. From its beginnings in 1978, the festival has attracted celebrities from across the globe. The event is hosted locally in Utah, but one may sometimes feel that the star-studded event may not be for the locals. But a few local […]
Singing and Dancing have long been a part of many cultures. The variations range from the Irish with their drinking songs to the religious groups with their hymnals. The music trend springing up in Provo and Orem is helping to break the midweek monotony and boredom. Restaurants are beginning to lure students and music lovers […]
“I saw a flier on campus.” We each find Christmas in a different way. Matt Swanson (name changed for privacy) began his search for Christmas by glancing at a paper tacked to the wall. The Sub 4 Santa program has been around for years, but for one family it made all the difference […]
The Wolverines qualified to run in the Regional race after winning the Great West Conference two weeks prior. The women’s cross country team has claimed the conference title for the last four consecutive years, while the men’s team has dominated the last three. The men’s 10k race began the day’s events, and the […]
The halls filled with streamers, balloons and shopping carts at the commencement of the second annual Shopping Cart Parade for Homecoming week, held on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The different clubs and groups competed in full force with colorful designs and themes of their shopping carts. Students lined the main hall of the Student Center and […]
The room was overflowing with people sitting in the aisles as students, professors and community members gathered to listen to Jeff Meldrum discuss the possibilities of Sasquatch being more than a myth. The lecture sponsored by the Humanities department was held Friday, Nov. 11, and received much curiosity on campus. “There is the traditional […]
To be stylish, or not to be stylish? That is the question. However, seniors and freshmen at UVU answer this question very differently. After taking a poll in the halls and food courts a general consensus rang out from the students. According to popular opinion, the incoming freshmen at UVU, appear to “dress up” […]