Elizabeth Suggs | Staff Writer | [email protected] An electric unicycle, Ninebot One, distributed locally by Jive Cycle, has come to UVU. According to Shawn Hinckley, UVU student and seller of Jive Cycle, Ninebot is popular in California, New York, Europe and most of Asia. The difference between a Segway and a Ninebot One, according to […]
Robby Poffenberger | Assistant News Editor | @robby_poff Marital problems Sept. 23-An officer approached a car parked behind some tall weeds south of the UVU playing fields off Geneva Road. The man inside explained that he had a fight with his wife and was just looking for a place to sleep. Chest pains […]
What does it mean to have a GMO food product? Elizabeth Suggs | Staff Writer The American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American public were polled by the Pew Research Center on whether genetically modified organisms (GMOs) were safe. 88 percent of the AAAS scientists said they agreed that […]
Robby Poffenberger | Assistant News Editor | [email protected] UVU Medical Emergency: An officer was dispatched on a medical call to the Classroom Building after someone fell, hit their head and suffered “minor convulsions.” The officer found the individual coherently speaking, but the individual refused to be transported and left after being advised to seek […]
Shelbie Kolan | Staff Writer | @shelbie_kolan | [email protected] UVU Property Damage: Sept. 2: A project car was being unloaded with a forklift. When the car was placed on the ground, it rolled into the building, causing some damage. No further assistance was needed. Fire Alarm: Sept. 2: A fire alarm went […]
Shelbie Kolan | Staff Writer | @shelbie_kolan | [email protected] UVU Neglected Pet: Aug. 24: A Good Samaritan noticed that someone had left their dog in the car, and was worried that it was too hot. Officers were en route to investigate the situation, but the Samaritan called back to notify that the owner came back […]
Jeanette Blain | News Editor | [email protected] UVU Fire Alarm: Aug. 16- A fire alarm went off in the UCCU event center. The officer who responded found that the main area of the center was filled with smoke and the back dock was open. After speaking to individuals outside the dock, the officer […]
Jeanette Blain | News Editor | [email protected] UVU Trespassing: Aug. 11- An officer was dispatched to the parking garage after it was reported that two individuals were biking and skateboarding in the structure. The officer was unable to locate anyone matching the reported description. Suspicious Person/Packages: Aug. 13- Police responded to the […]
Sarah Roberts | Staff Writer | @itssarah_sr UVU Elevator Rescue: Aug. 5- Police were called to help a woman who was stuck in an elevator in the Classroom Building. The officers helped the woman remain calm while they waited for the elevator contractor to repair the broken elevator. The contractor was able to […]
Sarah Roberts | Staff Writer | @itssarah_sr UVU Traffic Accident: July 29- An officer on patrol noticed an accident at the intersection of University Parkway and Sandhill Road. The officer assisted in controlling traffic and checking the passengers for injuries. The Orem Police finished clearing the scene when they arrived. Aug. 1- A […]