Aird says better play, tough schedule will pay off

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January 16, 2012

schedule 4 min read

In collegiate sports any season can turn on a dime, for better or for worse. Sometimes a certain player catch’s fire and doubles their scoring average. Others it can be as simple as losing a player to injury. In any case, coaches and players work tirelessly to keep success rolling or dig themselves out of […]

Getting graded

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January 16, 2012

schedule 2 min read

Coming into the second semester of the school year, some students find themselves trying to interpret their final grades from last semester, and trying to figure out how they will impact this semester.   While all students should know what A, B, C, and D grades mean, some may be confused about W, UW, I […]

Men’s basketball season re-cap

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January 9, 2012

schedule 4 min read

This season has done little for the nerves of those associated with the men’s basketball team.   The Wolverines started out the season 4-4 and a little shaky, losing to some strong competition with the likes of Houston, Arkansas, Wyoming and Utah State. They played tough and hung in most games other than a 34 […]

Holiday sports gluttony

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January 9, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Few things capture the feel of the holiday season like the smell and taste of good food.  Whether it’s your homemade southern specialty deep-fried turkey and sweet potato casserole or a store bought honey baked ham, the holidays are the holidays because of the way family is brought together by good food.   When the […]

Cell phone service on campus

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January 9, 2012

schedule 2 min read

Though being connected to one’s cell phone 24/7 is not ideal, emergencies occur and being able to have quick access to a cell phone is almost a necessity in today’s world.   To conduct an experiment, four students on campus, each with different cell phone providers, visited major buildings on the main campus to test […]

Wolverines come up just short against Wyoming

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January 4, 2012

schedule 3 min read

The Cowboys of Wyoming took their show on the road, brought their 12-2 record down to the UCCU Center and wrangled the UVU Wolverines (7-9) with a 76-70 non-conference win.   After a 34-point drubbing in Laramie, the Wolverines showed they were capable of competing in a big-time rodeo as they were within one point […]

Documented or not, America is my home

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December 5, 2011

schedule 5 min read

  America is my home.   I can sing most of the words to any *NSYNC song. I am an avid Phillies fan. My favorite foods growing up were hot dogs, pizza and grilled cheese. I cried when 9/11 happened and I wear red, white and blue every year on its anniversary. I have lived, […]

Inconsistency plagues Wolverines early

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December 5, 2011

schedule 4 min read

This season has brought mixed results for Dick Hunsaker’s squad up to this point. Against inferior opponents and teams with a similar talent level as UVU, the Wolverines have found a way to win if not dominate at times.   It’s a whole other story when the level of competition steps up.   Against Simpson, […]

UVU men’s basketball overcomes slow start, tops N. Illinois

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November 29, 2011

schedule 3 min read

Ugly game looks just fine in win column   The UVU Wolverines eventually found their way down the path to victory Monday night after a sloppy start and less-than-stellar shooting. With the 58-47 win over the Huskies of Northern Illinois, the Wolverines picked up their fourth win of the season to go along with three […]

Tebow may stink, but it may not matter

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November 21, 2011

schedule 3 min read

Do you ever find yourself rooting for and cheering against the same thing sometimes? There is no way in good conscience anyone can say that they hate the sports worlds most popular bad player and Denver Broncos quarterback, Tim Tebow.   Right off I will tell you I am going to refrain from all the […]