UVUSA Elections: Meet the Candidates

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February 22, 2022

schedule 13 min read

With the opening candidate press conference on Feb. 1, the campaign to choose UVUSA’s next body of leaders officially began. Students were introduced to the candidates running for Student Body President, Vice President of Academics, Vice President of Engagement, and Vice President of Activities. During the conference, the candidates shared their vision for what UVU […]

Rally at State Capitol for Utah Lake

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February 8, 2022

schedule 4 min read

Conserve Utah Valley held a rally on Feb. 7 at the Utah State Capitol for locals to express their concerns about new legislation affecting Utah Lake. According to organizers, around 560 people were in attendance.  The rally was intended to educate residents about the events surrounding Utah Lake and inspire them to contact their representatives […]

Controversial mask mandate in response to Omicron surge

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January 18, 2022

schedule 3 min read

The Utah Department of Health reported a record-breaking count of 12,990 COVID-19 cases in a single day on Thursday. In response to the highly infectious Omicron variant, Salt Lake County has issued an indoor mask order Jan. 8 through Feb. 7.   The order applies to all Salt Lake County residents and visitors, regardless of vaccination […]

Don’t pave Utah Lake

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January 10, 2022

schedule 6 min read

Utah Lake has long been the subject of animated debates between locals, with topics from recreation to conservation to misinformation about the ecosystem. Now these conversations are making their way to the front page, as a new proposal forces the hand of the state legislature. In 2018, House Bill 272, also known as the “Utah […]

Colorado winter wildfires: a cautionary tale for drought states

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January 7, 2022

schedule 2 min read

Nearly a thousand homes and buildings were destroyed between Christmas and the new year during the Marshall fire in Boulder County, Colorado, reported the Boulder County sheriff’s department. The fire started from an unknown cause on Thursday, Dec 30.  Historically, dry conditions due to droughts, accompanied by high speed winds, led to a quick and […]

UVUSA prepares for upcoming student fee hearings

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December 13, 2021

schedule 3 min read

Student fee hearings are slated for January, a date which is quickly approaching. In preparation, the Utah Valley University Student Association heard a presentation from Marissa King, director of student leadership and involvement, on what to expect and what to do during these meetings. Student fees are fees charged to students in order to give […]