Headline: Groovy movies for wintertime watchingSub-head: Rental ideas when the weather outside is frightfulJason PylesLife writerAs the temperature drops and daylight hours diminish, it’s nice to have an idea list of seasonable movie rentals.Neglecting the "givens," such as White Christmas, Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, and Elf, this list attempts to name lesser-seen movies.
Did you know that Wolverines do not hibernate? Really. Why? Well, a biologist might argue with this theory, but local data suggests that the Outdoor Adventure Center, formerly known as the Adventure Resource Center has an impact on the winter habits of the Wolverine.
Each January, Utah locals make their way up to Park City to "people-watch" (look out for celebrities and watch PETA and animal rights activists bark at the fur-wearing upper class) at the Sundance Film Festival. This year Sundance is putting together something special for us, the local students, which is partially free. For the first […]
Instead of sitting around Utah County during the holidays, take a trip to warmer climes. Within a day’s drive are destinations as varied as the deserts of Arizona, the gleaming lights of casinos on the Las Vegas Strip or the many sights to take in down in southern California. Phoenix and Tucson really shine during […]
Note to layout: The writer intends that the word "write," which is in all caps, be italicized, along with the other names in caps. As winter approaches, there is a four-letter word that comes to the mind of many. Cold. During the wintry weather season, a lot of time will be spent indoors. These are […]
As the clock ticked down on the Wolverines’ 79-67 preseason win over the Griffins of Westminster College, Utah Valley got more than the win: They also got a glimpse into the future.With representatives from the NCAA in attendance, along with 3,643 screaming fans, the bar was set as to what Utah Valley is capable of and what the future may hold.
A No. 2 ranking is no small feat for Utah Valley hockey, but things can get better after this month.Virtually clinching a spot in the national tournament in March is what is at stake when the Wolverines play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Western Classic.
At 6 feet, 221 pounds, BYU’s Harvey Unga has carried a large portion of the Cougar offensive load this season.While that could be seen as a heavy burden for a red-shirt freshman, Unga handles it week in and week out just fine.Whether he’s rumbling downfield, leaving broken and bruised defenders in his wake, or plucking the ball out of the air on a short swing pass, Unga will be smiling all the way to the end zone.
Coaching a college basketball team for more than a few years is a rare feat these days.Utah Valley women’s coach Cathy Nixon is one of those who are defying the stereotypes of college coaches as she starts her 13th season at the helm of the Wolverines.Ultimately, Nixon’s commitment to the program stretches to 17 years, as she assisted for four years before taking charge.
After coach Nixon’s lady Wolverines handily defeated Eastern Oregon in their one and only preseason game, the coach who has been a fixture of Utah Valley basketball had several reasons to be optimistic about her team’s upcoming season.With several players returning who contributed significantly last season, experience on the floor will be one of the Wolverines’ strengths.