Willy the wolverine holding pie

#PieItForward: Should We Back Operation Underground Railroad Despite Its Turbulent Past? 

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November 20, 2024

schedule 6 min read

A new social media challenge called #PieItForward is encouraging people to raise awareness about sex trafficking and child exploitation. Participants take a whipped cream pie to the face on video, donate the price of a pie to Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), and challenge others to join in. As the #PieItForward campaign gains traction, many are […]

James Seo sits in a Campus Donations box ready to surprise UVU Students

James Seo: UVU’s Internet Sensation 

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November 15, 2024

schedule 2 min read

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 […]

Mr. Beast stands with money coming out of his ears

The MrBeast Scandal: Innocent until proven guilty 

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November 15, 2024

schedule 2 min read

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, […]

President Tuminez (Left) Talking with Michael Kaiser (Right) about AI | Photo by Jackson Lohman

UVU research shows AI generated deepfakes can mislead voters.

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November 14, 2024

schedule 7 min read

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, […]

Housing development in Vineyard, UT. Shawn Teigan called Vineyard the leading city for middle housing in Utah County

“Middle housing”: The Answer to Utah’s Housing Crisis? 

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November 12, 2024

schedule 2 min read

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% […]

On the left, Nikocado Avocado in 2021. On the right, Nikocado Avocado after losing 250lbs | Photo courtesy of NBC News

Nikocado Avocado: Two Steps Ahead or Two Steps Behind? 

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November 8, 2024

schedule 3 min read

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 […]

UVU Student Olivia Ellis next to the Student Demo Kitchen logo in the Student Life and Wellness Center during an event | Photo by Kenna Seegmiller

Food glorious food: Where to get free food at UVU 

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November 8, 2024

schedule 2 min read

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 […]

UVU COMM: Where a COMM degree leads

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October 22, 2024

schedule 4 min read

Utah Valley University has over 100 bachelor’s degrees and is well known for its inclusion, diversity, and endless possibilities. However, one of its most broad degrees sets the landscape for many students. Applied Communications and Public Relations & Strategic Communication (PRSC) scope out endless possibilities for a career in the UVU Communications Department (COMM). Whether you […]