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Movie Review: Christopher Robin
At a young age, you might have spent many afternoons reading Winnie the Pooh books or watching the famous cartoon that followed the story of Christopher Robin and friends adventuring through the Hundred Acre Wood. As we grew up, so did Christopher Robin. Director Marc Forster brought the characters we knew and loved to the […]
Skip the take-out: College guide to better meal-planning
After a full morning of lectures, an afternoon of work and then coming home to a demanding pile of assignments, trying to make anything more than an instant meal for dinner might seem overwhelming. A semester can pass by like this, and more often than not, a bowl of Fruit Loops or a cup of […]
Piano festival brings students together
An 8-year-old girl wearing oversized headphones stretches the fingers of her left hand across the keys of a Kawai piano and begins to play the F-minor scale during the first annual American Mountain West International Piano Festival. Hilary Demske, assistant professor of music/piano and creator of the festival, stands at the front of the class […]
Essential tips to start the semester right
With the new semester here, it’s a good idea to start preparing now what you need to do to make it the best semester. Before things get busy, start coming up with a game plan. This will help you not get overwhelmed and make the best out of school and your college experience. Make Goals […]
Mora brings unique ice cream experience to Orem
Tucked between Midici Pizza and Macy’s is a new artisanal ice cream shop at the University Mall. Rated highly by publications like Vogue, Oprah and Travel Major Magazine. Mora Iced Creamery has brought their delectable range of 50 flavors for Utah Valley to enjoy. The Mora story starts back in 2002 when Jerry Perez and […]
Poly Strong empowers community to pursue education, professional success
According to Poly Strong founder Frank Tusieseina, one goal of the Poly Strong Leadership Summit and Summer Charity Games is to challenge the paradigm that Pacific Islanders will only succeed as football players. Non-profit organization Poly Strong and Multicultural Student Services teamed up to bring this first-ever summit to UVU for the benefit of the […]
Orem’s new event center will be more than just a music venue
The Rise, a new venue in Orem, recently launched its release party showcasing diversity in talented local artists on Aug. 4. The grand opening, which lasted from seven p.m. to midnight last Saturday, included eclectic musical performances from bands and artists in varying genres. Although rain pounded on the streets outside, the booming bass lines […]
UVUSA features “I Feel Pretty” in ongoing movie series
Free popcorn in hand, UVU students came to the Ragan Theater for the showing of the new comedy, “I Feel Pretty” on Aug. 9. It was part of the ongoing Summer Movie Series held by the UVUSA, which will be going on till Aug. 30. Movies are typically shown at the Fountain Courtyard at 9 […]