Pacific-Rim

The Giant Robot Fights We Deserve.

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July 28, 2013

schedule 3 min read

  By Cameron Simek Life Editor   For those who grew up with “Power Rangers” and “Gundam;” for those that loved watching those old “Godzilla” and other Kaiju films with a sense of awe and wonder—even though the models were plastic and the destruction was obviously fake—this is your film.   “Pacific Rim” is, to […]

Six Must-have Looks for Fall 2013

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July 26, 2013

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  By: Emily Allen   You don’t have to travel to New York or Las Vegas to find the latest fashions from NYC Fashion Week.   “Leather, bold patterns, olive hues and white are trends this fall and are available right now in Utah at City Creek Center,” according to City Creek Center General Manager […]

Chinese Summer Days

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July 25, 2013

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  By Juan Whiting Staff Writer   As many Utahns celebrate the Pioneers coming into the valley, UVU gets ready for another celebration: Chinese Summer Days.  On July 25 and 26, UVU will be hosting numerous activities promoting Chinese language and cultural studies with a two day camp.   Hundreds of students participating in dual […]

How to keep a “social” pulse on campus life

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July 15, 2013

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  Email is just too much of a hassle for many students to keep up on what’s going on campus, so we have put together a list of our recommended social media profiles you should be following to make your college life that much better.   Facebook Utah Valley University official Facebook page (facebook.com/UVUwolverines):  UVU […]

UVU’s Got Your Back

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July 15, 2013

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By Brittany Plothow, @brittanyplo   School can be stressful and overwhelming which can lead to health issues. Luckily, UVU has a system of student services to help. Many higher education institutions require students to purchase a health insurance package, UVU does not. What UVU does have is low cost physical and mental health services available […]

Where to eat at UVU

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July 15, 2013

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By Cameron Simek     We’re getting a Taco Bell!   That’s the big news for the semester. It’s moving in to a diverse student dining area, including other restaurants like Costa Vida, Pizza Hut, and Subway. But food on campus doesn’t just have to be the big names, though they are good. UVU offers […]

What to do at UVU

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July 15, 2013

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  By Cameron Simek   So you’ve made the big decision of picking a school, and you may be wondering what there is to do now that you’re here. Fret not; we are here to help you find some activities just for you.   Our school is full of fun things to do on a […]

This is The End; the lighter side of the apocalypse

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July 1, 2013

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Cameron Simek, Life Editor   Before we begin, it’s important to note that this movie is not The World’s End, with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, which is the other end of the world movie premiering this summer. It seems like a deal was struck between these two films as the previews included an extended […]

Explosions and loud noises: a guide to the 4th of July

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July 1, 2013

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Cameron Simek, Life Editor   So, the week is upon us. We sit in silent reflection, thinking back to a time when our ancestors were forced to fight for their freedom. As a flag dances patriotically on the wind, thousands of hearts around the country are moved in unison to the sounds of the 1812 […]

Fresh fun at the Provo farmers’ market

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July 1, 2013

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Laura Fox, Photo Editor   Saturday morning Provo is bustling with weekend shoppers, summer students and families, all enjoying the first warm days of the summer months. At Pioneer Park the water fountains are on and crowded with soaking wet kids, wild with excitement and uncertainty of where the next fountain of cool water will […]