(Illustration by Riley Andersen) In the era of social distancing, the students and faculty of Utah Valley University’s Department of Dance have had to drastically adjust both their learning and teaching styles. Following a summer of tireless work from the department’s faculty members to create a new curriculum, dance students are now learning through a […]
Illustration by Ysabel Berger Making friends is a key point of a great college experience, but with approximately half the students on campus and most classes moving online, having a social life may seem like an impossible task. Here are some fun tips to help make friends, during the semester. Have at least one friend […]
(Illustration by Ysabel Berger) As students at Utah Valley University, we all understand just how important our sanity is. Between attempts to get all of the classes we need and the hours of study and homework, it’s a wonder that we survive at all. Enter 2020 from stage left. This year has been especially trying […]
While so much of Utah Valley University’s campus remains shut down to some extent, other services and events have been forced to adjust in order to stay open — while still protecting students and faculty from contracting COVID-19. One such event is the annual Presidential Scholarship Ball, a fundraiser that supports 334 students who are […]
The pandemic has disrupted everyone’s lives in one way or another, and Utah’s local music scene hasn’t been exempt. During this trying time, artists have found ways to adapt. Learn how these musicians became innovative despite the challenges and unpredictability brought by COVID-19. Le Dad Tyler Teerlink, a junior studying music and the brains behind […]
In March of 2020, students across the country attended their last day of class weeks earlier than anticipated. Many suddenly felt isolated and perhaps even helpless, facing the virus COVID-19 as well as a period of social distancing that would last an undetermined length of time. For students of professor Lydia Kerr’s Latino/a Literature class […]
With an increase in tuition at UVU this fall semester, here are three reasons for students to consider shopping secondhand (and two reasons not to Three Reasons to Thrift: – With the average American consumer spending $1,000 to $2,000 a year on clothing, thrifting can be a cost-effective alternative. Since many of the goods at […]
UVU boasts over 100 academic and recreational clubs for student hobbies and interests, but with social distancing and a mandate by Governor Herbert to wear masks at all state facilities, what will clubs look like this fall semester? “Once the university’s COVID protocols allow for face-to-face events, clubs will be able to meet in person.” […]
In case you haven’t noticed, everything is complicated right now. So I thought I would answer a couple questions I’ve been seeing on social media and hearing from friends and compile them into one big corona virus guide.
Melissa Heaton* knows she’s been pansexual for a while. She describes that as being attracted to people based on who they are, not based on their outward appearance or gender. Personally, Melissa feels that people don’t take her sexuality seriously when she is in a relationship with a male, and that outsiders might assume she’s […]