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 […]

Students are Weber State bound

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January 30, 2012

schedule 2 min read

Over 50 theater students were invited to participate in the 44th Annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for region eight up at Weber State College   Every year, thousands of students participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in eight regional divisions. These regional festivals not only give students a chance to […]

The ‘Secret Garden’ is full of enchantment

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January 30, 2012

schedule 4 min read

Secret Garden invites children and families to bring their imagination to the show   Each day the bit of green pushes farther up: a stem, a leaf, a bud, and finally—a beautiful rose. The magic of life is silently exhibited in the growth of every tree and flower.   Running through February 18th in Noorda […]

2011 Oscar Nominations: Things to know

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January 30, 2012

schedule 3 min read

The Academy has cast its votes and the Oscar nominations have been announced. Now, there are some people who don’t put much weight into awards in the entertainment industry. For the most part, I agree with them. The Oscars, however, are different, at least for me. These are the most prestigious of all movie awards […]

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