Ms. Veteran America finalist advocates for change

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October 3, 2017

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Savannah Raskey has many titles: Air Force veteran, opera singer, ballroom dancer and now Ms. Veteran America competitor. She has never shied away from taking chances on herself, trying new things and looking for ways to serve her fellow veteran women. As a competitor in the Ms. Veteran America competition, Raskey is helping to raise […]

Meet two entrepreneurs who will knock your socks off

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September 20, 2017

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A gangster walrus dressed in gold chains, hipster seals with do-rags and George Washington’s head on Zeus’s body are just a few of the intricate and crazy sock designs that Zach Porter, exercise science junior, and his brother Alex Porter, Utah State management information systems graduate, have created for the launch of their new sock […]

Jazz Jam Series cures the Tuesday night blues

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September 19, 2017

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Jam sessions allow jazz artists to gain experience performing and spontaneously creating music in front of small crowds. Now, with the Jazz Jam Series happening every month on campus, jazz musicians and music lovers can get together at Centre Stage to enjoy a night full of voluntary and free-form jazz music. Each event is hosted […]

Dont be labeled as a “Utah driver”, follow these three tips

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September 18, 2017

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Driving in Utah can be a hassle and stressful. Surprisingly, this has nothing to do with the harsh snow storms that cover the road during the winter. Nor the horrible construction that overtakes the roads during the summer season. No. Most of the complaints surrounding driving in Utah are focused on the drivers themselves. Utah […]

Boost your resume: Intern in D.C./ NYC

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September 11, 2017

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In order to build a high-profile resume and network in the professional world, the UVU Internship Services office offers assistance to students who would like to apply for internships in Washington D.C. and New York City. “In many cases, — especially with an New York City or D.C. internship — students work 40 plus hour […]

Festival unites crowd in unity and acceptance

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September 6, 2017

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Over 17,000 community members and celebrities of all religions, races and sexual orientations gathered together at the Brent Brown Ballpark on Aug. 26, 2017 to spread awareness, love and acceptance to everyone and benefit LGBTQ organizations at the biggest event ever hosted on UVU’s campus The sold-out LoveLoud Festival included performances from Neon Trees, Joshua […]

Club showcases student engineered dances

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September 5, 2017

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With live musicians, workshops and daily technique classes during the summer, the choreography club came well prepared for its first showcase of the year, Engineering Movement. During its summer workshops, the choreography club had 47 dancers and created 26 original dances. Of those 26 pieces, 10 dances were chosen to be showcased at the concert. […]

3 studying myths: How to study better this semester

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August 31, 2017

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Studying is one of the most dreaded and procrastinated must-do’s in college. Nonetheless, many students have found different ways to accomplish this sometimes unbearable task in order to prepare for inevitable midterms and finals. True, there are many ways to study, but are they all productive and helpful in recalling information? If you’ve found yourself […]

3 easy ways to get involved in the arts

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August 24, 2017

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With over 34,000 students, 100 clubs, and over 150 degrees and programs, it can seem overwhelming to find your niche here at UVU. It might feel like it’s hard or intimidating to find your place in a school that, students and faculty combined, can fill up Vivint Smart Home Arena two times. One great way […]

Sundance Summer Theatre presents a modern twist on a classic musical

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August 12, 2017

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What musical theater company portrays a once in a lifetime classic biblical tale with an old western twist? Sundance Summer Theatre presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with breathtaking musical numbers, over-the-top choreography, intricate scenery and a modern twist on an award-winning musical. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is about the prophet Jacob’s […]