Utah Valley suffers first loss of the season, falling to North Dakota 77-71
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Utah Valley fell to North Dakota 77-71 for their first loss this season. UVU will host North Dakota in a few weeks.
James Seo: UVU’s Internet Sensation
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James Seo is an internet sensation who creates a lot of content at UVU with fellow UVU students in his ‘$1 or mystery gift’ challenge videos. With the recent controversy surrounding Mr. Beast, the impact of their collaboration on his career comes into question. With 1.5 million followers on Instagram and over 3 million subscribers […]
The MrBeast Scandal: Innocent until proven guilty
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MrBeast has faced controversy along the lines of racist remarks, mistreatment of contestants, and sexual misconduct. Jimmy Donaldson, famously known as MrBeast, is a YouTuber with 329 million subscribers. He is known for his large giveaways and challenges. His most popular challenge is a recreation of the Netflix series “Squid Games” in real life. However, […]
UVU research shows AI generated deepfakes can mislead voters.
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On Oct. 28, 2024, at the Vallejo Auditorium in the Keller Building (KB). Four student researchers at Utah Valley University (UVU) presented their research from a collaborative study between The Center for National Security Studies (CNSS), The Herbert Institute and UVU’s Neuromarketing SMART Lab. The study’s aim was to monitor the effects of deepfake technology, […]
“Middle housing”: The Answer to Utah’s Housing Crisis?
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Utah Valley University’s Fourth Annual Growth and Prosperity Summit discusses the future of its student’s housing needs. Utah Valley University consistently boasts that it develops Utah’s growing workforce, but what opportunities exist for its students after graduation? While Utah has high home-ownership rates, younger individuals consistently face challenges finding affordable housing. In 2022, only 12% […]
Wolverines take over early, dominates UTEP 89-60
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Utah Valley used a 15-0 run to start the game to take down UTEP by a score of 89-60 in their second game of the year.
A New Way to Buy Textbooks
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Starting with the Spring 2025 semester, UVU is adopting a new textbook purchasing program called ‘Wolverine Access.’ University leadership is hopeful that the program will aid in affordability, accessibility, and sustainability to ensure predictable course materials costs for students. With Wolverine Access, students will be automatically opted in to pay a flat rate of $250 […]
Spencer Cox reelected as Utah’s governor: Utah’s 2024 election results
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Standing governor Spencer Cox is projected to win Utah’s election, orienting him to continue as Utah’s governor for another four years. When campaigning for his first term in 2020, Cox promised that he would only run for two terms, so he and Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson will only serve until 2028. John Curtis John Curtis […]
Nikocado Avocado: Two Steps Ahead or Two Steps Behind?
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YouTuber Nikocado Avocado confuses the internet with videos about weight loss transformation and social experiments. Nicholas Perry, known as Nikocado Avocado, is a popular mukbang YouTuber. Most of his videos consist of him eating unhealthy amounts of food and getting into arguments with either his audience or his supposed ex-boyfriend, Orlin. Though intended to be […]
Food glorious food: Where to get free food at UVU
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As the semester nears midterms, much stress will be put onto students. During these stressful times, it is important to remember to practice self-care habits and remember to eat. Food is something everyone loves, especially when it is free. As the semester starts kicking into full swing, sometimes food is not as easily accessible, especially […]