What are you doing this summer?

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June 4, 2013

schedule 3 min read

  With spring finals over, summer is here, and we are each doing different things. Plans range from no classes to a heavy load, and from little work to full-time. So, whether you have barely any free time or have more than you can handle, what are you doing this summer? Let’s explore some of […]

The Evolution of Games

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June 3, 2013

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  By Cameron Simek, Life Editor   I remember playing Tetris on my Game Boy, and fitting those block together to clear lines.   Recently the game Alan Wake was on sale via digital download on the Xbox 360. Never having played the game before, and having five dollars, I decided to immediately purchase it. […]

Frontrunner south stations impact UVU students.

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June 3, 2013

schedule 3 min read

Elizabeth Suggs, reporter, [email protected] Compared to the high monthly cost of an adult bus pass for $83.00, UTA have made it possible for college students to ride Utah’s public transit for an annual cost of $70.00, this September for a full year at Utah Valley University.   This gives UVU students the opportunity to pay […]

‘A Total Success’ at the 26th UVU Auto Expo

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June 3, 2013

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  Despite the chilly weather, hundreds of Utahans stepped away from their houses Saturday morning and crowded the 26th UVU Annual Auto Expo and Swap Meet, held at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   Everyone, from car lovers, to entire families, gathered to enjoy more than 700 shiny automobiles that […]

Circles Founder Visits Provo to Expand Program Throughout Utah

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June 3, 2013

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  KresLynn Knouse, Assistant News Editor, @KresLynn   Circles® USA is a new program aimed at reducing poverty in the United States and other parts of the world. Scott Miller, CEO and Founder of the Circles Program, recently visited Provo with the intent to expand the program throughout all of Utah.   Circles participants have […]

Summer Movies

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June 3, 2013

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  By Cameron Simek, Life Editor   Summer is in full effect, and that means a little bit of extra free time. It also means summer jobs for some of you, which may lead to spending money. If you’re looking for ways to spend that extra cash look no further than your local movie theater.   […]

Evolving Faith

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June 3, 2013

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    Nick Boyer, writer, [email protected]   Evolution. That is the key to survival. Species get it. Companies get it. Churches get it. Conspiracy theorists get it. The Republican Party is slowing relearning it with reaching out to the ever-growing minority population that votes.   It seems apparent to me that life keeps going based […]

Guatemalan Amputees Project Leads to Collaborative Music Video

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June 3, 2013

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    Sullivan, Assistant News Editor, @nhillsullivan   This July, students at the International Service Abroad Club are again looking to implement improvements to their Guatemalan amputee project entitled, We Love the Cause.   As of June 2012, ten amputees in Guatemala can thank UVU students for their custom-designed prosthetic legs, each costing 1-5% of […]

Life and Change

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June 3, 2013

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  “I’ve been acting like I’m strong, but the truth is I’ve been losing ground.”   I’ve been listening to the song this lyric is from, Dismantling Summer by The Wonder Years, over and over again for the last week.   All that’s been on my mind is the changes I’m making to improve my […]