The Haunted Circus transforms the typical haunted house

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October 22, 2013

schedule 4 min read

Mikaila Cottrell   For the past three years the Haunted Circus has rolled into Draper and set up a unique haunt just for Utah. This year, Haunted Circus is at it again, seeking to transform the traditional haunted “house” into a scare that can make Utah proud. “We have to set up our tents for […]

UVU finds a top place among life-saving colleges

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October 21, 2013

schedule 4 min read

Priscilla Silva, Reporter   According to Fire Science Online, UVU landed a spot in the top 100 colleges with standout fire programs. UVU came in at No. 11 on the list of accredited universities that offer not only fire-related degrees, but also other first responder and environmental disciplines. Fire Science Online is committed to providing […]

UVU Women’s Volleyball Serves the WAC

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October 21, 2013

schedule 3 min read

By: Jessica Whalen, Sports Writer, [email protected] The UVU women’s volleyball team has won nine of their last 11 games. Utah Valley was able to sweep three conference matches earlier this month by beating Texas-Pan American (25-9, 25-11, 25-23), Kansas City (20-25, 25-21, 21-25, 25-19, 15-7), and Chicago State (25-13, 25-14, 26-24). Kalani Norris, a junior outside hitter, […]

UVU > BYU

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October 21, 2013

schedule 3 min read

By: Samantha Ghan, Opinions writer, [email protected] Five years ago I was asked to teach six three-year-olds. I taught them for three years. They were a huge handful and blessing in my life. They would run around like puppies chasing their own tails. It was extremely hard to plan lessons for them. I wanted to help […]

Bringing the fight to UVU

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October 7, 2013

schedule 4 min read

There is just something about grown men beating each other senseless that brings entertainment and excitement to the crowds at each Mixed Martial Arts fight that comes to UVU about twice a year. Fight fans showed why MMA is a fast growing sport as they filed in the UCCU Center Sept. 28 for another head […]

Disasters make us stronger

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October 7, 2013

schedule 6 min read

Samantha Gahn, Opinions Writer, [email protected] I was a sophomore in high school on the dreadful day of August 2003. I had my schoolbooks, my flute and the clothes I wore that day to school and practice. I was on the JV Volleyball team for East Bay High School in Gibsonton, Fla. I was coming home […]

Obamacare: Phase one

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October 5, 2013

schedule 3 min read

Initial implementation of the Affordable Care Act began last Tuesday with the debut of online insurance marketplaces, which provide a more simplified way to buy healthcare. Uninsured students must find a source of healthcare by March 2014 otherwise they could face fines on their tax return. Obtaining an insurance plan is becoming increasingly crucial, but […]

Intramural fields just the beginning

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September 30, 2013

schedule 3 min read

Two years in the making, the new UVU intramural fields were open for competition on Sept. 17. The debut was met with praise and criticism. “All the players love the fields,” said intramural coordinator Jen Berrett. “They love playing on the turf; I’ve received a lot of positive feedback.” There are four 80-yard fields in […]

What I’ll be watching this fall

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September 30, 2013

schedule 4 min read

By Samantha Gahn, Opinions Writer, [email protected] The weeks turned into months, and the months are finally over. The time has been long awaited, the seasons have changed, and summer is over. It’s all been worth it, because now our favorite TV shows are back. For me this includes some of my best friends, the characters of […]