Correctionary: Argument

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November 9, 2009

schedule 3 min read

Turning on the television to any one of the major cable news networks is a hazardous business. It could bring a smile to your face or put a hole in your wall, depending on whom you happen to agree with. Pundits argue with their guests, who fight with the other guests, all of who attack […]

Unsolicited dating advice: The art of the wingman

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November 9, 2009

schedule 3 min read

Everyone has that friend – the one they dread bringing into situations involving mixed company. You know who I’m talking about … it’s that clueless friend who totally ruins your game, kills any potentially flirtatious moments and is completely oblivious to the fact that they have a severely negative effect on your relationship mojo. If […]

Family first: Dashboard Confessional postpones tour

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November 9, 2009

schedule 1 min read

Dashboard Confessional was scheduled to play at the McKay Events Center Nov. 11 as a stop on their North American tour promoting their new album, Alter the Ending. However, an unexpected family emergency arose within the band and they are now having to postpone the remaining performances on the tour. They were supposed to play […]

Bodies like Barbies

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November 9, 2009

schedule 2 min read

Minimizing the impacts of unrealistic body standards In a country where young girls fear being fat more than nuclear war, cancer or losing their parents, something must be seriously wrong. According to Nicole Hawkins, Ph.D., one of those things is the media’s portrayal of the human body. As the director of clinical services at the […]

Synergy Dance Company features UVU as a theme for dance pieces

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November 9, 2009

schedule 4 min read

Coinciding with Homecoming, the Dance department’s Synergy Dance Company is performing “Recapture” on Nov. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Regan Theater. The evening will feature dances based around the theme of UVU’s places and people. The Synergy Dance Company is a class and a club on campus with the focus and mission of giving […]

BLOG: Homecoming is here

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November 9, 2009

schedule 3 min read

Nothing says school spirit like Homecoming Week. Food, music, sports, dancing, prizes and lots of green are spread throughout the week, but there is no way to attend every event. So, for your convenience, the UVU Review has found one “don’t miss” event for each day of the week. You’re welcome – and don’t forget […]

BLOG: Al Pastor: it’s only sort of from the middle east

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November 7, 2009

schedule 1 min read

Chunga’s is the best new Mexican restaurant in Utah Valley.  They serve a variety of dishes not often seen in the area, but the highlight is their tacos al pastor, which are frankly the best I’ve ever had. Tacos al pastor are made from pork, marinated with all kinds of spices (proprietary blend, so don’t […]

BLOG: Get your Marx on

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November 4, 2009

schedule 1 min read

On Wed. Nov 4, UVU’s Revolutionary Students Union will present “A Lecture on Marxist Theory” given by UVU professor Pierre Lamarche. All are welcome to attend. For those unfamiliar with the RSU, the following is quoted from the club’s Web site: “The Revolutionary Students Union aims to examine the possibility of overthrowing global capitalism and […]

BLOG: Get ready for Kirkmount

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November 4, 2009

schedule 1 min read

This Wednesday, the UVU Artist’s Guild presents the Irish folk champions Kirkmount in a benefit concert in the Ragan Theatre at 7 p.m. The musical group of brothers play traditional Celtic music of their Nova Scotian background, and have played concerts all over the U.S. They have performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and have […]