Brazilian club brings culture of love and inclusion to campus

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November 1, 2017

schedule 3 min read

There are few places on campus that will make anyone feel as loved, appreciated and included than the Brazilian Club meetings. Food, sharing, love, dance and inclusion are all things that Carlos Figueiredo, president of the Brazilian club, strives to bring to each club activity to make sure everyone can get a taste of Brazilian […]

Provo Ghost Tours keep local folklore alive

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October 31, 2017

schedule 3 min read

Underneath the city of Provo is a world full of mythological tales. Danny B. Stewart, former UVU humanities professor, is a writer for Utah Stories Magazine and explores these mythological tales on his ghost tours. These stories come from local workers and business owners who have approached him with unexplainable paranormal activity they have experienced. […]

Fear Factory, Haunting Salt Lake City since 1894

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October 30, 2017

schedule 2 min read

Just off the 600 South exit on I-15 sits searchlights, giant demon statues lurking around the top of the factory and Freddy Krueger painted on the giant wall. Sitting on 666 West in Salt Lake City, Fear Factory beckons any brave guest willing to enter. The haunted house experience begins as guests walk through the […]

Shockheaded Peter: A musical where humor and creepy collide

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October 23, 2017

schedule 2 min read

Shockheaded Peter, the creepy yet disturbingly hilarious musical, is anything but forgettable; from the amazing talent to the dimmed lights accompanied by a weird recording of children talking and laughing, directors Alex Ungerman and Dave Mortensen brought an eerie spirit to the theater and the Halloween season. “Seeing shows like this just proves that you […]

Top 10 best late-night food joints part 1

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October 20, 2017

schedule 3 min read

Late-night cravings should not be ignored. Those instincts are important and should not be satisfied with a cup of fruit or some milk. You should go for the good stuff. So, the next time your body is screaming at you to satisfy your late-night craving, here are the first five of the top-10 best late-night […]

Nightmare on 13th will leave you screaming for more

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October 19, 2017

schedule 3 min read

When it comes to Halloween activities, haunted houses are one of the first things that come to mind because of the horror they bring to any thrill seeker’s life. “Places like that definitely give you an adrenaline rush,” UVU family behavioral science freshmen Madison Heiner said. Even though haunted houses are fun, going to the […]

Germerican everyday life

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October 18, 2017

schedule 3 min read

“How many of you are married?” This was the first question our professor asked on our first day of class. About 50 percent of the students raised their hand. All of them were Mormon. Before we came, we knew that Utah is the “LDS hotspot”, but it was still unfamiliar to see so many people […]

Carnival of the Animals

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October 17, 2017

schedule 3 min read

The music department presented The Carnival of the Animals Oct. 4; featuring the talent of students and faculty in dance, music, theatre and art. The Ugly Duckling and The Grinch were performed along with the major headline performance of the night. The chamber orchestra, dance department faculty and a few dance students performed the first […]

Provo city plans to build road over McCoard’s Farm

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October 16, 2017

schedule 3 min read

McCoard’s Garden Center in Provo is hosting its annual fall festival this month for, maybe, the last time because Provo City has plans to build a road right over the farm to connect to the new Provo High School. This family-friendly center and farm, located 10 minutes away from UVU, provides fun Halloween activities like […]

Live on wild side and read a banned book

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October 16, 2017

schedule 2 min read

Many of us can agree that breaking the rules can be more exciting than keeping the rules, such as watching the speed dial go higher in a car or jaywalking. So, it is no surprise we, as rebellious U.S. citizens, celebrate banned books week. Breaking the rules and reading a banned book is exciting . […]