Mobility on campus

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September 16, 2013

schedule 5 min read

Mobility, accessibility, adapting: Three words that you probably do not think about very often. But there are many of us who have to think about that every day of our lives because we have physical limitations that provide challenges. In general, UVU is fairly accessible. The accessibility services office helps a lot with that, as […]

UVU announces partnership in @Geneva development

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September 15, 2013

schedule 3 min read

UVU President Matthew Holland announced an option to buy another 125 acres in addition to the purchased 100 acres at the old Geneva Steel site. “When President Wilson Sorenson purchased the land that UVU currently sits on, many wondered what a technical school could possibly need with all those acres of land,” Holland said. “We […]

I was not impressed with the first SLC Comic Con

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September 14, 2013

schedule 6 min read

Salt Lake City was a busy place to be last weekend. Between the football games, fair and various events, parking was slammed, trains were full, and the sidewalks were packed. The largest event was the first-ever Salt Lake Comic Con. More than 50,000 people attended over the three-day weekend, culminating in a massive Saturday and […]

The paws clause: The engagement of animals on campus

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September 8, 2013

schedule 4 min read

Animal sightings at UVU have increased this semester due to students taking advantage of public policy. Service animals are not required to wear identification, such as a vest or dog tag, making it difficult for campus employees to distinguish between pets and service animals. According to the U.S. Department of Justice under the Americans with […]

Encore Thrift Store gives clothes another chance

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September 8, 2013

schedule 3 min read

UVU alumnus, Tyler Nash, put his Business Management degree to good use by opening a thrift store with his buddy, Chad Krogh. Located at 466 W Center St in Provo, Encore Thrift Store opened April 12, 2013 with a free dance party to bring new customers in. Since then, they have built a Facebook fan […]

Wolverines start strong but ultimately fall to Cougars

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September 8, 2013

schedule 3 min read

Hosting the Cougars for the first time since 2010, the Wolverines were eager to show the strides they have made as a program since the beginning of a series between the schools that has heavily favored No. 25 BYU. The Wolverines started strong, winning the first set 26-24 but eventually were defeated in four sets, […]

Linux is clearly the superior operating system

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September 7, 2013

schedule 5 min read

With all due respect, my colleagues are wrong. Linux is hand-down the best option for computing. It isn’t even a competition. Neal Stephenson said: “Macs are hermetically-sealed sedans that look great and have a lot of advertsing. Windows machines are big SUVs that break often, but they’re everywhere and everyone knows how to use them. […]

UVU College Republicans earn a spot with local politicians

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September 1, 2013

schedule 2 min read

  The UVU College Republicans officially opened their new headquarters on Saturday, August 24. The new building has an approximate $14,000 monthly rent that was given to the party by generous donors. High-profile donors such as Utah’s own Representative Jason Chaffetz donated $1,000 to the new space. The new building for the County Republican Party […]

Car care counsel for concerned collegiate cubs

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September 1, 2013

schedule 3 min read

  Classes have begun. School is in full swing, and the journey to class and back is a necessary daily route. Some are able to walk, some take the bus, but most students probably make the drive to school and home again in their cars, those wonderful machines that get one from point A to […]

To become a Whovian or not, that is the question

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September 1, 2013

schedule 4 min read

For the past few years, and especially the past few months, Doctor Who’s popularity has been resurrected. “Whovians” are having a blast flooding the Internet with memes and merchandise while those who are not yet fans are wondering what television show could bring so much excitement. It’s time to introduce you to the world of […]