New Science Building a go

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March 29, 2010

schedule 2 min read

The new science building was approved March 11 through Senate Bill 282 by Utah’s House and Senate and awaits the signature of Gov. Gary Herbert. The new science facility will cost a total of $45 million and will provide 160,000 square feet, including 27 labs, 12 state-of-the-art classrooms and a 400-seat auditorium. Since spring 2009 […]

Thank you sir, I’ll have another

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March 29, 2010

schedule 3 min read

As our school grows into its relatively new identity as an actual university, so does the proliferation of more traditional “university” things. This includes competitive sports teams, increasing numbers of programs and that most controversial of institutions: the Greek system. According to the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at UVU Facebook page, Kappa Sigma is pursuing the […]

The tendencies of bodies in motion

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March 15, 2010

schedule 5 min read

Our bodies are capable of incredible things, although the monotony of everyday activity makes us forget their true potential. These extraordinary capacities have been realized by the 12 members of the UVU Contemporary Dance Ensemble, as they exhibited their aptitude for physical artistry March 4 —6 in their performance of “Structures”. The ensemble was founded […]

Credit Rates

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March 15, 2010

schedule 3 min read

Future UVU students may feel the effects of the new Credit Card Accountability Responsibility Disclosure Act that took affect last month to help protect consumers. As of Feb. 22, college students are no longer able to get credit cards unless they have a co-signer or can prove they have an ability to pay.  Credit cards […]

Senior night ends badly for UVU

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March 15, 2010

schedule 3 min read

A rare opportunity presented itself to the UVU men’s basketball team last week in its home matchup with Seattle University. Not only was it senior night for the Wolverines, but they had a chance to beat a team that had beaten one of the big three in the state of Utah. In a January meeting […]

Letter from an alumnus

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March 15, 2010

schedule 3 min read

I recently had the chance to intern for health care staffs on Capitol Hill and in the Library of Congress’s Domestic Policy Division. Having spent months studying these proposed reforms, what kind of expertise do I have to show for it? Not a lot. I may know more about it than the average student, but […]

Events Calendar March 15-21

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March 15, 2010

schedule 9 min read

Editor’s Pick of the Week: “As You Like It” follows heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court and eventually finds love. This classic Shakespeare romantic comedy is a great way to spend the evening. It will be performed at BYU’s Pardoe Theatre at 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call […]

Side effects may include…

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March 8, 2010

schedule 3 min read

This campus seems to be one where giving to charity abounds. One can donate cans of food to pay off library fines and donate shoes and clothes at locations all around the school. We hold events to raise money for Haiti and other causes. We have even seen the organization of charitable fundraising for specific […]

Revenge is sweet for Wolverines

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March 8, 2010

schedule 2 min read

Looking to avenge an earlier loss to NJIT, the UVU men used an early second half run to notch a 65-57 victory over the Highlanders at the UVU Events Center. Jordan Swarbrick led the Wolverines (12-16, 5-7) with 13 points while Jheryl Wilson paced NJIT (9-18, 4-6) with a game-high 26 points. After falling behind […]