The rugby match on Oct. 2 against BYU-Idaho ended in a blowout, with a final score of 71-14 for the Wolverines. The win is more impressive considering the early call against the team for unsportsmanlike play that resulted in a red card. This came during the first 10 minutes of play, leaving the Wolverines to […]
Some around campus have taken exception to the politics of school administration, criticizing brief appearances by President Matthew Holland at some events, claiming it was face time with the cameras. One has to ask, ‘Is that really what his primary function is?’ Examine the role of the university; its entire existence, especially here, is to […]
UVU Rugby forced a narrow victory on Sept. 25 in their home opener against Snow College, winning 12-7 in a slugfest that saw four yellow cards handed out. Both teams were emotionally charged for the game, with a heated rivalry developing after Snow College ended the team’s playoff hopes last year. The game featured contrasting […]
At the start of every April and October, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holds its semi-annual General Conference. Across the valley, TVs tune in to watch the leadership’s messages. It’s a chance to hear the men we believe are prophets, seers, and revelators – men that are relating God’s message. Yet as […]
The men’s rugby team started their season Sept. 18 with a strong win over Weber State, shutting out the Wildcats by a score of 38-0. Both teams were dominant on defense during the first half, keeping the ball out of either goal. “The team seemed to have butterflies,” said Coach Josh Cooper regarding the first […]
A case to attend Sibler’s lecture On Wednesday, Dr. Nina Sibler is coming from Boston University to speak on the role which gender played in the Civil War. For most people, this isn’t an attention-grabbing topic, but it is an opportunity to glimpse a mostly ignored part of history. Mainstream ideas and views are, by […]
“Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice.” Barry Goldwater spoke these words at the 1964 GOP National Convention. Considering the current situation in the world, they hardly seem like a true statement. Is extremism or radicalism to be excused when it is in the name of liberty and freedom? In Florida, the Reverend […]
Despite a record-tying performance on Tuesday, the women’s golf team had difficulty dealing with the weather Wednesday morning, finishing sixth overall at the Bobcat Invitational in Bozeman, Mont. Memphis took the top five spots on their way to claiming the first place finish by a comfortable margin. The remaining teams stayed tightly grouped through the […]
After enduring two disappointing seasons where UVU men’s rugby finished twelfth in 2008-09 and unranked last year, they are hungry for a shot at taking the top spot this season. The 2007-08 season saw the men’s rugby team play in the national championship game, taking second place after losing to Radford University. Coach Josh Cooper […]
Demand for on-campus positions has skyrocketed. Even though many students seek jobs, fewer openings are available in the current economy and increased competition makes it difficult to find work. A job is a necessity for nearly half of UVU students and many others work at least part-time. According to a 2009 student survey conducted by […]