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. […]
“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 […]
Sept. 24, 2012 Traditions, social norms and stereotypes are inevitable wherever we go, and when something goes against the grain, it makes people uncomfortable. UVU has its own social norms, influenced by the dominant religion present in Utah Valley. The stereotypical male in Utah Valley is clean-cut and the stereotypical female is conservatively dressed. […]
August 27, 2012 The other day, I was sitting on a train and noticed something strange about a couple sitting near me. I was disgusted and amazed to see the woman casually stick her finger in his ear and then wipe her findings on her pants. I don’t think this strange social grooming is […]
Nov. 12, 2012 As December looms closer, a question arises on many students’ minds: Will the world end on December 21? According to the theory that when the Mayan calendar ends, the world will come to an end suggests that it will. The Mayan calendar comes from the pyramid of Kukulkan at Chichén Itzá. […]
April 1, 2013 Nearly a year after the on-campus harassment of a gay student in March 2012, UVU has amended its anti-discrimination policy to list sexual orientation as a protected status. The change, which took place Jan. 2013, was an effort championed by Tom Hawkins, UVU family studies major and co-chair of UVU Spectrum, […]
Feb. 25, 2013 As you walk down the halls at UVU, seeing many students in military uniforms in not uncommon. This is because UVU has a Reserve Officers’ Training Corp as part of their curriculum. This program is one of the best in the country and offers students the opportunity to participate in the […]
Feb. 11, 2013 According to Dr. Jack Jenkins, director of Psychological Services at UVU, when comparing the mental health resources at BYU and UVU, you notice one major thing: BYU is “light years ahead.” “We are understaffed for the size of student body we have,” Jenkins said after their presentation. UVU has five mental-health […]
People travel all over the world to experience the outdoor adventures right here in our back yard. Utah is a place that is filled with mountains to ski, cliffs to climb, rivers to raft and trails to bike. It is a place that is surrounded by beauty and filled with diversity. Utah Valley University is […]
Are UVU students more inclined to get into relationships during spring? From what I have seen, it doesn’t seem to be so. Most agree that love happens during the summer nights. It makes sense to wait when there is so much to do during the school semesters. Like Krystyl Parker, a senior at UVU getting […]