‘This is not ok’ — Lackluster accommodations at NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament

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March 31, 2021

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Normally a source of Cinderella stories, buzzer beaters and general mayhem, this year’s NCAA Basketball Tournament has given fans something different  — allegations of gender- and sex-based discrimination. On March 18, Stanford sports performance coach Ali Kershner posted a photo on Instagram comparing the different weight rooms provided to the men’s and women’s basketball teams […]

Utah County residents over 16 now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine

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March 24, 2021

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Ahead of Utah’s April 1st vaccination availability for all adult residents, Utah County residents older than 16 can now schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. The vaccination will be available by appointment at these locations: – Provo Vaccine Clinic (former Provo High School)– Spanish Fork Vaccine – Clinic- Utah County Emergency Management (old Shopko building)– American […]

End in sight as state sets goal for eventual mask removal

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February 25, 2021

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Despite a significant drop in COVID-19 cases throughout the state, on Utah has renewed the state-wide mask mandate first issued in November of 2020.  Although masks must still be worn, there is a reason to be optimistic for the future; while the state renewed the mask mandate this week, they also issued the necessary requirements […]

Second round of financial aid relief funding: what you need to know

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January 29, 2021

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A second round of COVID-19 relief funding is being allocated to students starting this week. This funding comes after congress approval in late December, and is a result of the CARES act originally passed in March and the CRRSAA also known as the corona response and relief supplemental appropriations act.  In higher education, these acts […]

Students in Utah Valley more likely to avoid mask-wearing for convenience, not politics

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January 5, 2021

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Students at UVU and BYU are more likely than the national college population to ignore coronavirus precautions because the guidelines are inconvenient, according to a new Brigham Young University study. The study compared survey answers from college students nationwide to answers from students in introductory biology classes at UVU and BYU. The surveys showed that […]

The most recent COVID-19 mandates and what they mean for students

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November 10, 2020

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Amid recent surges in COVID-19 cases, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced 4 mandates to help combat the spread of the virus. This announcement came during the governor’s desperate plea to citizens via a video message on Nov. 8.  “We must do more and we must do it now,” Herbert said urging citizens to remain “vigilant” […]

UVU pens letter to students on the election, unity.

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November 6, 2020

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UVU leadership sent out a letter to students and faculty  encouraging unity and inclusion amidst the ongoing election on Nov. 2.  The letter, signed by President Astrid Tuminez and other key leaders, encouraged students to remember the values that make campus a special place.  “We value and encourage freedom of speech and expression, knowing that […]