New suicide survivors support group

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February 6, 2012

schedule 2 min read

After someone close commits suicide, many are left to deal with the trauma, now, with a new support group on campus, they do not have to deal with it alone.   When Wade Haskell, a married father of two, lost his mother last July to suicide, he immediately sought out a support group in Provo for […]

Kappa Sigma: The Road to Success

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February 6, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Since receiving its charter last November, Kappa Sigma, the first official Fraternity on Campus, continues to expand their horizons for now and the future.   After receiving the full benefits of becoming an officially recognized chapter of Kappa Sigma, the men of the Rho-Phi chapter have taken initiative to broaden their horizons.   Long time […]

Scouting for art at the Woodbury Art Museum

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February 4, 2012

schedule 4 min read

Children’s voices reverberated through the cavernous exhibition space at the Woodbury Art Museum Saturday, Feb. 4. Not nearly as many as hoped for, though, according to Katherine Hall, Visitor Services Administration Support, who worked the door after making extensive preparations for a crowd of boys, girls and their families.   The first of many Scout […]

Sisterhood thrives in UVU’s only sorority

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February 3, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Focusing on sisterhood and philanthropy, Alpha Sigma Alpha, UVU’s only sorority, is here to break stereotypes and help those in their community.   For most students at UVU, the only knowledge they have about sororities is based upon stereotypes perpetuated by movies like “Legally Blonde” or “House Bunny.” Most may not even know that UVU […]

Road rage starts and ends with you

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January 31, 2012

schedule 4 min read

The lane to the left is moving faster. The car ahead is driving too slow, the car behind, too fast. The driver to the right is texting.   Any driver can tell you stories about the perils of the road. The problem is, though, that while most people can handle these hazards with a little music, […]

Scholarships awarded through dance competition

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January 30, 2012

schedule 1 min read

Competition winners of the Choreography Dance Project were awarded scholarships for their original pieces as performed by the Utah Regional Ballet on Jan. 28 at UVU.   William Domingues received the first place award of $1,000 in the Professional Division for his piece “Jiyra Musty”.  Shayla Bott took second place in the Professional Division receiving […]

Living in Dubai, Utah

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January 30, 2012

schedule 5 min read

One young lady and three young Arab dudes, no, this is not the title for a new television show   A pasty white girl living with three Arab guys. It’s more legitimate than it seems at first glance.   This fairy tale began when I signed up to tutor non-native speakers in the English language […]

Competitive Bass Fishing: It is a thing and UVU does it

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January 30, 2012

schedule 3 min read

For some, fishing is more than just a hobby, it is a quest to catch trophy bass, usually weighing more than eight pounds and longer than 24 inches with competitions, usually held only at the professional level, have expanded into the realm of universities, and a new club at UVU is hooked   UVU is […]

Dance project recital

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January 30, 2012

schedule 2 min read

As lights began to brighten, a circle of bodies appeared on the stage, all connected, all intertwined. Legs were held in the air while others were spread across the ground until, with a shift in the music, the bodies moved.   One at a time, dancers broke out of the routine, spinning, leaping and flipping, […]

Student entrepreneur offers convenience, affordability to students

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January 30, 2012

schedule 2 min read

Dickies to Film Flixs   Danny Keyes first caught wind of his inherent entrepreneurial spirit upon returning to Utah from an LDS mission in Texas. Keyes lamented the lack of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in Utah after having frequented the Texas-based chain throughout his mission. Upon realizing that the start-up capital required to franchise Dickey’s […]