Michael Torres, a sophomore studying communications, is a student of Colombian heritage. When he’s not on campus, Torres is on the basketball court with his friends or laughing with his family. Although he was born and raised in the United States, Torres’ parents immigrated from Colombia to the US in the mid 90’s. At this […]
Continuing with a now-established tradition, UVU’s Reflection Center joined forces with the Office of Global Engagement as well as a local peace-building non-profit to promote peace during the yearly International Day of Peace. The event, which featured presentations, dialogue and personal reflection, allowed participants to hear from experts and participate in meaningful dialogue while developing […]
The next installment in the MCU has finally arrived, but do not let the hype surrounding “Shang-Chi” fool you: the film is a slog to get through. Even with “Shang-Chi’s” departure from the typical Marvel formula, it cannot help but feel underwhelming. “Shang-Chi” stars Simu Liu and shows the audience Shang-Chi’s journey to confront his […]
Held in the UVU Noorda Theatre was a play called “The Heidi Chronicles,” written by Wendy Wasserstein in 1988. At the time of its initial release, it received national praise and garnered a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Tony Award for best play — the first female independent of a male co-writer to do […]
Courtney Davis recently became the school of arts interim dean at Utah Valley University, however, she will only remain in this position for the 2021-2022 academic year. Davis was placed in this position on May 10, 2021, because the previous dean, Stephen Pullen, decided to become a full-time professor within the department of theatrical arts […]
Provo Bicycle Collective (PBC), a non-profit bike advocacy organization and community bike shop in the downtown Provo area, is culminating a week of youth-focused activities with a fitting project to raise funds. From Sept. 13 to the 18, Kid’s Bike week hosted a series of events including a park hopping social ride, volunteer nights as […]
As the fall semester begins, the environment where students study can play a critical role in the quality and effectiveness of their studying. While UVU has a beautiful campus with designated study areas many students prefer to venture off-campus. Here is a list of the best off-campus study locations… #1. PEACE ON EARTH COFFEE 35 […]
Students at Utah Valley University started their fall semester on Aug. 23, 2021. Some Wolverines choose to come back to campus to get their education, some choose to stay online. Either method of school, Wolverines have completed a busy three weeks back on campus. UVU has many buildings on its main campus, meaning there are a […]
The Halloween season is almost here and “Candyman” marks the beginning of this year’s surge in horror movies. Those that are itching for a return of the golden days of horror will be pleasantly surprised with what this film has to offer. “Candyman” is a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, which does […]
In an effort to increase the success of women entrepreneurs throughout our community, WE LIFT (Women Entrepreneurs: Lead. Innovate. Found. Transform) held an opening social to kickstart the new school year. Students, facility and community members gathered in the Bingham Gallery to hear from Dr. Susan Madsen on the state of women entrepreneurs in Utah. […]