Don’t pave Utah Lake

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January 10, 2022

schedule 6 min read

Utah Lake has long been the subject of animated debates between locals, with topics from recreation to conservation to misinformation about the ecosystem. Now these conversations are making their way to the front page, as a new proposal forces the hand of the state legislature. In 2018, House Bill 272, also known as the “Utah […]

University snow day policy updates

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January 7, 2022

schedule 3 min read

As winter sets in and the days are filled with snow, Utah Valley University implements a new snow day policy. Wayne Vaught, provost senior vice president of academic affairs, Val Peterson, vice president of administration and strategic relations, and Robin Ebmeyer, director of emergency management and safety, sent out the update before the winter break. […]

Mental Health during a Pandemic

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November 27, 2021

schedule 3 min read

The United Nations Children’s Fund released their annual report on The State of the World’s Children, warning that “children and young people could feel the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health and well-being for many years to come.”  In the beginning, the pandemic took everyone by surprise. Quarantine, lockdown, social distancing, and the impacts […]

Reflection Center: mental health through spiritual wellness

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November 26, 2021

schedule 3 min read

A study published in Sociology of Religion found that those who pray and meditate are less likely to develop symptoms of anxiety and depression. At Utah Valley University, spiritual wellness is supported by the Reflection Center. Its mission stands in supporting the many expressions of individual world-views. The SR study found that “these prayer styles […]