Universities aim to protect Hong Kong debate
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US college students could be at risk of arrest if their homeland is China, their views are pro-Western, and their classroom identities are not protected.
Cooper Fullmer named Mr. UVU 2020
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On Friday, Sept. 25, Cooper Fullmer was named Mr. UVU 2020 following the reign of former Mr. UVU Danny Brown. “It feels good. It feels good to know that I did my best and it showed,” Fullmer said. The five contestants competed in five areas of competition: fitness wear, video interview, talent, formal wear and […]
Scavenger hunt to kicks UVU Homecoming week
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This year’s homecoming week, titled “Rally the Valley,” will inevitably look different than those of years past. Regardless of circumstances though, the purpose of the event remains the same. “We just want to get as many students aware and involved in the events of homecoming week as possible,” said Lauren Ashton, coordinator of alumni marketing […]
Five Activities to Welcome Fall
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(Graphic by Ysabel Berger) As Utah inexorably turns away from summer — from endless barbecues and trying to figure out what to stuff into that little space between the window AC unit and the heat outside — Utah County residents are eagerly turning their eyes toward fall. With the promise of cooler weather and warmer […]
Theatre Department Forced To Innovate With COVID-19 Crisis
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(Graphic by Riley Andersen) Utah Valley University’s Department of Theatrical Arts is finding new ways to be innovative with different teaching modes and streaming performance services to adhere to health guidelines amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. After switching to remote learning in the spring, the faculty and students have spent time reinventing their performance art to […]
Jonathan Burns Headlines Virtual Homecoming Comedy Night
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(Photo courtesy of UVUSA) The Utah Valley University Student Association plans to kick off homecoming week with a virtual performance by comedian Jonathan Burns, on Monday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. MT. Burns is a “comedy contortionist,” who is best known for his appearance on season 14 of the talent reality show, “America’s Got Talent.” […]
Vocalist Kaylie Ross on How Her Art Form Enriches Her Life
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(Photo courtesy of Chad Braithwaite, Faces Photography) Kaylie Ross, 21 and a junior majoring in Social Health Education at Utah Valley University, shared her experience as a vocalist, and spoke about how her time with the arts has helped her grow as a person. Ross has been a vocalist since the age of six — […]
UVU is losing a fixture
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After more than a decade of mentoring students at Utah Valley University, Vegor Pedersen is stepping down from his position as the school’s coordinator of student media. When we found out Vegor was leaving UVU, we knew we had to recognize his years of service to the campus community. We acknowledge that we might not […]
Aspiring Wolverines Test Their Mettle in Open Tryouts
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(Students warm up at the NUVI Basketball Practice Facility before walk-on tryouts. Photo by Hunter Hall.) The Utah Valley men’s basketball team held open, walk-on tryouts on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the NUVI Basketball facility on campus. Fifteen players from around the world worked out in front of UVU coaches and staff for a chance […]
Part 2: Local musicians channel creativity during pandemic
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Everyone’s been hit hard by the pandemic, and that includes Utah’s local music scene. COVID-19 put a halt on shows, keeping bands from performing and venues from hosting concerts. Although the scene is looking different these days, that doesn’t mean it’s stopped. Many musicians have taken the opportunity to step back and work on their […]