Welcome back common sense, it’s been a while

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June 18, 2012

schedule 6 min read

We may not be the person we want to be, but what we do determines who we are, whether we like it or not.   Watching the Bunnel house be taken apart brick by brick has made me quite reflective. The house is old, unused and tiny. The new Student Life and Wellness building will […]

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JUGGLING SCHOOL AND CHILDREN

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June 4, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Some parents have the luxury of being able to stay home with their children all summer long, but there are other parents who face the challenge of juggling work, school and making sure their children are being tended to now that they are home from school. There is a large population of students on campus […]

Bunnel House

Bunnell house replica to be built

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June 4, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Val Hale, vice president of the university relations department, worked with a few other faculty members as well as the Bunnell family to work out what to do with the cherished, decaying house. The 120-year-old relic has tried on many hats over the years, including those of a museum and a trendy café, but nothing […]

Dominant season

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June 4, 2012

schedule 4 min read

Numbers never lie. Going into the Great West Conference tournament, Utah Valley University had not lost in conference play all season long, posting a 24-0 record against the likes of Texas-Pan American, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and the University of Northern Colorado. But it was the two victories against Houston Baptist in the tournament […]

All-American dreaming

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May 31, 2012

schedule 2 min read

OREM, Utah — Goose Kallunki been named First Team Louisville Slugger All-America by Collegiate Baseball newspaper. The Utah Valley University senior is the first Wolverines to receive first-team honors and the program’s third All-American in as many years.   Kallunki led UVU to a 47-win season and its third straight Great West Conference regular season […]

University Parkway Closed Until Tuesday

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May 18, 2012

schedule 2 min read

By Kyrie Foster – News Writer | Officials of UDOT discuss University Parkway construction. This coming weekend, students at UVU may come to realize the impact University Parkway has on their daily life. The intersection is scheduled to close from the night of May 18, until the following Tuesday morning. During the scheduled closure, Utah Department […]

Wrestling With A Complex Issue

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May 15, 2012

schedule 4 min read

By Mallory Black – Assistant News Editor   The cool night air saunters through the wooden slat windows and fans rotate a breeze in the front room of the Healing Hands guesthouse. Artwork from local Haitian vendors cover the walls: paintings of musical instruments, the Haitian hillside and coastline.   It’s the second Saturday night […]

Studying in Haiti

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May 7, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Palm trees, garbage, and the remnants of old cinder blocks line the streets of Port-au-Prince. Vendors sell bottles of motor oil, gasoline, and packages of fried plantains on every street. Brightly painted pickup trucks with open air campers taxi Haitians to and from, with only a few traffic lights lay scattered throughout the city. Drivers […]

Future of Entrepreneurs Club Revealed

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May 2, 2012

schedule 3 min read

  Tuesday evening, UVU’s Entrepreneurs Club revealed their future plans and gave special recognitions to students at the UVU Lemonade Stand Entrepreneur Banquet.   KISSTIXX lip balm, 360 Watches, Power Practical, Utah Valley Lawn Care, and My Legacy Memorial, were some of the local businesses created by students that were featured in the event. Students […]

A Letter from Holland

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April 23, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Dear Students, The end of the academic year should be a time of reflection for everyone connected to the university.  Very soon, we will celebrate the scholarly accomplishments of a record 4,634 graduates at Utah Valley University’s 71st Commencement. This culminating event is an opportunity to recognize what has been achieved in completing various academic […]