Facebook Home: World dominance, continued

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April 8, 2013

schedule 1 min read

Social media junkies can now rejoice. After a week of rumors and leaked secrets, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg revealed the newest addition to the social media-verse: Facebook Home. Now, instead of a lonely app, the Facebook network will be integrated directly into the software of the Android operating system. The software has features that integrate […]

UVU Review leads to internship

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April 8, 2013

schedule 2 min read

Sorry teachers and advisors, but it’s true. Words and lectures are meaningless unless what is taught translates into the real-world. As the former Editor-in-Chief, I learned by getting my hands dirty and jumping in head-first. I was recruited out of an english class by the sports editor a couple years ago and as I threw […]

website helps users share std status

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March 11, 2013

schedule 1 min read

Practicing “safe sex” has become much easier with online tool Qpid.me. Through a privately shared account, users can be made aware of a potential partner’s sexual health before participating in sexual activities.   Upon receiving an STD test, people can sign up for a free online account and share their results privately through a text […]

SURVIVING the ZOMBIEPOCALYPSE

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February 25, 2013

schedule 6 min read

We all know it’s coming. Unlike every character in every zombie movie ever, the average college kid in America would know the second the Zombiepocalypse started. However, there are many doctrines concerning how to survive this trial-by- undead-cannibalism and you’ll need to ponder which one is true. Until you do though, here’s a few hints […]

Jonathan Boldt, Independent

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February 18, 2013

schedule 4 min read

In any political or social issue, how to determine the better course comes down to one thing, what you believe the role of government should be. A prince in the medieval era would grow up believing in the ‘Divine Right of Kings’ and that his role was blessed by God, legitimizing any and all rulings. […]

Don’t doubt Doughty

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February 11, 2013

schedule 3 min read

Wolverines take down Houston Baptist and Walla Walla University behind the hot shooting of Tina Doughty

Thrilling Love

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February 11, 2013

schedule 1 min read

We all define love differently. For some it’s the feeling they get when they see their children happy and healthy, for others it’s a fluttering stomach and blushing cheeks. My best definition of love comes from a philosopher I admire, Ayn Rand. She described love as, “our response to our highest values.” To me love […]

THE ATHEIST CLOSET

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February 4, 2013

schedule 3 min read

As an adult who had become comfort- able with my Cedar Hills neighbors for the last twelve years, I was apprehensive about relocating to Provo just to be closer to my daughter’s school. This move deep- er into Utah County had the potential for culture clash and new Mormon neighbors that typically keep me from […]

UVU athletic director Mike Jacobsen retiring after 29 years

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February 4, 2013

schedule 3 min read

In Utah Valley University’s bid to establish athletic legitimacy both locally and nationally, no one has been more instrumental in pushing Wolverine sports into prominence than athletic director Mike Jacobsen. But Jacobsen’s 29 years of devoted service will come to an end this year; the university announced Monday that he will retire at the end […]