How analytics are used in the Athletic Department

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September 21, 2015

schedule 4 min read

The numbers are more important than ever before. Jessica Allen | Assistant Sports Editor | @Jessdaleallen Gabi Campbell | Photo editor | @gabicampbellphotos With technology advancing, there are constant changes with how society is viewing, playing and experiencing sports. Numbers are becoming increasingly more important. Coaches and staff track every possession of the ball, every pitch, every […]

The Valley: Episode 8

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September 17, 2015

schedule 1 min read

Matt Baiamonte | Sports broadcaster Kyle Bruderer | Sports writer   This week on episode 8 of The Valley podcast: Matt and Kyle take another trip on the “Wolverine Express,” they talk with Volleyball Coach Sam Atoa and they finish up with “Thoughts in a Box.” Episode 8 Podcast

Architect tells story of 9/11 memorial design

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September 14, 2015

schedule 4 min read

Robby Poffenberger | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] Collin Cooper | Photo Senior Staff | @coop.97   UVU commemorated the anniversary of the September 11 attacks with the architect who brought the victims’ memorial to life. Israeli-American Michael Arad, a longtime resident of New York City, made the trip to speak to UVU students and faculty […]

Research group tests water contamination in Haiti

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September 14, 2015

schedule 3 min read

  Jeanette Blain | News Editor | [email protected] Olivia Mclaughlin | Illustrator | @Olliemiku   In August, a group from UVU traveled to Haiti to do research on local streams and rivers. The team, which was made up of associate professors Eddy Cadet and Steven Emerman, and four students, concentrated its efforts on the northern peninsula […]

Orem residents slip, slide and take conservation pledge

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September 14, 2015

schedule 2 min read

Steffan King | Staff Writer Photo credit: Laura Fox   Slide the City took place in Orem City Sept. 4. The event was held as an effort to promote water conservation and encourage participants to take a pledge to save water. Slide the city has become a nationwide traveling slip and slide party. Its stated […]

Two constants in a changing world

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September 14, 2015

schedule 4 min read

For Atoa and Bakker it is all about becoming a better person off and on the court Kyle Bruderer | Sports writer | @BrudKyle For the past three seasons, there have been two constants in the Utah Valley University volleyball program, head coach Sam Atoa and senior middle blocker Lauren Bakker. Atoa is in his 17th season […]

The man behind the team

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September 14, 2015

schedule 3 min read

The story of Coach Maas and his success Garrett Hadley | Sports writer | @hadleyjazzboy Photos courtesy of @gabicampbellphotos and @BrookeMorrill Coming off of a successful first year, Utah Valley University Men’s head soccer coach Greg Mass has kicked off his second season with a very impressive start. Maas has lead the Wolverines to a quick 2-0 start and coached […]

Mercer defense shuts down UVU

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September 14, 2015

schedule 4 min read

Bears shutout Wolverines in Holiday Inn Express Invitational Finale Kyle McDonald | Sports editor | @kylesportsbias Gabi Campbell | Photo editor | @gabicampbellphotos OREM, Utah — In a game that saw 29 fouls called, four yellow cards and one red card, the Mercer Bears handed the Utah Valley University Wolverines their first loss of the season 1-0 […]

UVU drops Bradley 4-1 in home opener

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September 11, 2015

schedule 2 min read

Buxton’s two goals lead the way Brad Curnow | Sports Writer | @jojocornrow OREM, Utah — The Utah Valley University men’s soccer team dominated Bradley University with a 4-1 win in front of a record home crowd Friday night. The Wolverine’s notched their first 5-0 start in school history with strong defensive play in a […]

Mentally Strong

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September 9, 2015

schedule 3 min read

Inside the mind of UVU’s All-WAC goalkeeper Christian Ledek | Sports Writer | @sea_led Utah Valley University senior goalkeeper Jessica Duffin for the women’s soccer team was named to the 2015 preseason All-WAC conference team.  It’s an accolade that is well deserved, having tied for first in shutouts with nine in 2014.  Duffin was also named the […]