Chartered and official

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December 5, 2011

schedule 3 min read

By Kelly Cannon Life Editor After over a year of trying, Kappa Sigma received its charter from their international headquarters, making them the first official fraternity on campus.   Kappa Sigma first came to campus back in Nov. 2009. Though the intention was to become an official chapter by the end of 2010, those plans […]

Kappa Sigma, UVU’s first official fraternity

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November 21, 2011

schedule 4 min read

It was an important day for UVU history. On Nov. 19, the Kappa Sigma colony received its charter from the Kappa Sigma International Fraternity, changing the organization’s status from a colony to an official collegiate chapter and being the first fraternity on campus. But for the small group of exemplary men, the day meant the […]

Cross country wraps up stellar season at NCAA Regionals

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November 21, 2011

schedule 3 min read

  The Wolverines qualified to run in the Regional race after winning the Great West Conference two weeks prior. The women’s cross country team has claimed the conference title for the last four consecutive years, while the men’s team has dominated the last three.   The men’s 10k race began the day’s events, and the […]

Greetings from Moscow

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November 21, 2011

schedule 5 min read

Not many years ago, just mentioning Russia or the USSR was enough to cause chills and goose bumps. Fears of communist spies, nuclear war and the death of democracy weren’t uncommon. Today, though some of the old fears may linger, U.S. relations with Russia have warmed up quite a few degrees.   As evidence of improved […]

Animals have the right to live

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November 21, 2011

schedule 4 min read

How often does a child watch Charlotte’s Web, or the film Babe, cheering for the pigs Wilber and Babe to live, only to have the film end and their parents take them to McDonalds? There was even a Babe-themed Happy Meal at one point.   Faith Outreach, an interfaith council, was held by the U.S. […]

Wrestling team boasts two sets of freshman twins

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November 21, 2011

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Jade Rauser of Montana sits rubbing his shoulder, possibly nursing a sore muscle after hours of high-intensity wrestling. Across from him sits his twin brother, Val, another young wrestler with brown hair and a small but sturdy build. Flanking the brothers sit another pair of twins: Chase and Kyle Cuthbertson of Alabama, both blonde and […]

#Cory Edwards @uvu

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November 21, 2011

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“If Facebook were a country, it would be the world’s third largest [in population].” With the impact of social media in the world today, students gathered to learn from Cory Edwards, director of social media and corporate reputation at Dell, to learn how to use social media to advance business. The lecture was sponsored by the […]

Best Dance Crew final face off

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November 21, 2011

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In the most attended event during Homecoming week, the final competition for UVUSA’s Best Dance Crew took place Nov. 17, Thursday night at 8 p.m. in the Ballroom. The finalists included We are Martian, Double Vision, The Primas, Mafia by Design and Haeday.   The groups competed with their chosen songs and styles of hip […]

Will The Mentors school Hot Damn in dodge ball final?

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November 17, 2011

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The third annual MAWL-sponsored dodge ball tournament commenced at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 in the Grand Ballroom with nine teams of six battling for the win. Brothership, Team Handsome, The Pound Town Experience, The Gentlemen, Ocean’s D, Class 10,000 and Yip K dodged, ducked, dipped and dove, but only The Mentors and Hot Damn […]

Wolverines stifle Grambling State, Hubbard shines in debut

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November 16, 2011

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Utah Valley held Grambling State to 15 percent shooting in the first half before going on an 18-0 run, spurring them to a 64-34 win at home Wednesday night. Isiah Williams led a balanced Wolverine offense with 12 points on 4-of-6 shooting, while Alfonzo Hubbard chipped in 12 points and eight rebounds off the bench […]