Carlos Figueiredo, President of the UVU Brazilian Club, organized a Brazilian culture night with the help of the International Student Council in the hopes of introducing Brazilian culture to the students of UVU, Jan 20. The event consisted of free Brazilian appetizers and desserts such as delicious chocolate balls called brigadeiros and sweet coconut infused […]
Decked out in varying textures of black clothing, faces masked in heavy makeup, and hair teased up in “glam metal” styles, Black Veil Brides definitely made an entrance when they introduced themselves to the world of music in 2009. The release of their first single, Knives and Pens, created mixed reactions from the public. There […]
The international, non-profit dance group Viva El Folklore performed at UVU to celebrate Día de los Reyes Jan. 13. With the women dressed in beautiful, colorful gowns and the men in handsome, mariachi themed outfits wearing black felt sombreros, one felt as if the culture of Mexico came alive through the music and dancing that […]
Although college student schedules are pretty jam-packed, it can be quite rewarding to find time to volunteer and help others. Through volunteering, students are able to gain valuable experiences that will teach them more about the world around them, as well as help them develop skills through enhancing their community. “For me, volunteering has helped […]
We’ve all heard “When I was on my mission…” in a classroom before. The eyes immediately begin to roll or chuckling comes from others who have either served an LDS mission or can’t help but laugh at the repetitive verse. For those who aren’t of the LDS faith, you may wonder why these former missionaries […]
Last year brought a diverse range of music from a variety of artists, from break-out rapper Logic to the long-standing rock outfit Queens of the Stone Age. Indie rookie Declan Mckenna proved he’s much more than a one-hit wonder with his politically and socially charged album, What Do You Think About the Car? Lorde embodied the […]
The Shape of Water is Guillermo del Toro’s signature part monster flick, part fairytale love story. With dark, gritty tones and his use of makeup and prosthetics instead of CGI, del Toro returns to the roots and style of his earlier works evoking feelings of Pan’s Labyrinth. Elisa Esposito (Sally Hawkins), main character, is a […]
Since their first trip in 2011, UVU’s China language and culture study abroad program has taken students across the world to edify and enrich their lives by introducing them to Chinese language and culture. Dr. Alex Yuan, UVU’s Chinese program coordinator, explained that his passion in the creation, care and coordination of the program was […]
Money, or the lack thereof, can be a major issue for college students. For some, money disappears much quicker than it appears. However, there is no need to cringe at the cursed “m” word, or the even worse profanity —“debt.” There are ways to make it easier and lighten the burden of loans and payments. […]
It can be hard to manage school, personal, and work life, especially when you feel as if you’re juggling more than you can handle. The good news is that here at UVU, you’re provided with resources geared not only for your success but for you to enjoy yourself as well. Here are some tips to […]