Why We Need An Independent Elections Committee

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March 5, 2012

schedule 6 min read

If you’re reading this article, then you’ve hopefully read the letter from former Student Body President Richard Portwood. He suggests that we create a fully independent Elections Committee, in order to help restore the student’s confidence in UVUSA. I agree with Portwood’s suggestion.   I agree with Portwood because of what the Elections Committee does. […]

Interview with Jason Alexander

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March 5, 2012

schedule 6 min read

Trying his hand at teaching, Jason Alexander came to UVU to teach workshops on theater performance.   Actor on stage, television and film, director, producer and comedian, Jason Alexander took on a new role of teacher when he came to campus on Feb. 27-29. Best known for his role of George Costanza on the television […]

Reactions to alleged infraction

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March 5, 2012

schedule 6 min read

David Millet and Jared Roberts from team EXELerate, spoke out on March 1, to address certain accusations and concerns about their campaign thus far.   “In no way did we maliciously break any rules,” Millet said, who is running for student body president.   Millet and his team advertised an event on Facebook for Jan. […]

Unfinished business

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March 5, 2012

schedule 3 min read

The Wolverines nailed down multiple milestones in last week’s 74-64 win over Texas Pan-American. Among them:   20 wins, just the second time the program has won 20-plus 13 consecutive victories, the longest run in team history and the fourth-longest NCAA win streak heading into Saturday’s game at North Dakota Back-to-back regular season Great West […]

Creating jewelry from the earth

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March 5, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Winston Mason didn’t always want to make jewelry. In fact, at first he longed to be a painter. Then he became a police officer for eighteen years. But his talent couldn’t remain hidden forever.   Mason has been making handcrafted Native American jewelry since 1963. His interest was first piqued when he attended the American […]

Tuition on the rise once again

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March 5, 2012

schedule 3 min read

UVU is the fastest growing school in Utah. Expansion, growth and spending should all be anticipated, yet exclusivity is not one of the items President Holland wants to add to that list.   “UVU has the lowest Legislative funding in the state,” Holland said while also stating his intent to “keep tuition as low as […]

Team Aspire

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March 2, 2012

schedule 7 min read

Team Aspire Student Body President: Brock Ward Executive Vice­President: Aaron Samudio Academic Vice­President: Corey Mann Activities Vice­President: Chia­Hsuan Lin   1. How do you feel about transparency? It’s not a coincidence that the first platform bullet point on our webpage, teamaspire.org, reads: “Team Aspire recognizes the need for a transparent and accountable student government and will work with all students […]

Team EXELerate

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March 2, 2012

schedule 12 min read

Team EXELerate Student Body President: ­David Millet Executive Vice­President: ­Jared Roberts Academic Vice­President: ­Daniel Diaz Activities Vice­President: Madison Leavitt 1. How do you feel about transparency? We think transparency is necessary in any organization for it to function correctly. Leaders need to have transparency with those they represent. This type of transparency creates a good community where leaders respect […]

Team Impact

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March 2, 2012

schedule 10 min read

Team Impact Student Body President:­ Chad Workman Executive Vice­President: Ryan Edward Academic Vice­President: ­Erin Haskell Activities Vice­President: ­Clara LeFevre   1. How do you feel about transparency? We feel transparency is important to gain the trust of those you serve. We strive for accountability, and it is a central theme in our campaign.   2. Why do you think students […]

Studio 760’s 2nd Show

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February 27, 2012

schedule 9 min read

Fire spreads quickly.   Especially when the conditions are right.   A dry season, a gentle breeze and a few young kids with a box of firecrackers is all it takes to send an entire mountain range up in flames.   Utah County could use some fire, and a few young artists are bringing it. […]