Survey shows sexual misconduct more common than Clery Report suggests

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October 16, 2017

schedule 4 min read

According to this year’s Campus Climate Survey, 82 of those who completed the survey, or 17 percent, reported experiencing sexual misconduct on campus. Of the more than 600 survey respondents, 121 — including the 82 previously mentioned — reported experiencing sexual misconduct since attending UVU. Sexual misconduct is an umbrella term for a variety of […]

Grassroots: passionate people with community mindset

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October 11, 2017

schedule 2 min read

Having people with the right mindset is fundamental to grassroots movements, according to a Pizza and Politics panel discussion held in the Ragan Theatre on Oct. 10. Panelists spoke about the importance of having an issue-focused movement, and making sure that the effort is not reliant on one person. Sarah Scott, a panel member and […]

Representatives dismiss UVU students’ requests for mental health funding

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October 6, 2017

schedule 3 min read

Emails were quickly rejected from students participating in UVolunteer Week’s “Write your Rep” event, which encouraged them to write their state representatives to request more funding for mental health services on campus.  A pre-written email was provided by the Service Council for students to read and send to their representative if they agreed and supported […]

Cooperation and service proved vital at emergency preparedness event

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September 29, 2017

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Attendees help volunteers load cots into a truck at the emergency preparedness event Sept. 25 in the UCCU Center. Photo by Lincoln Op’t Hof Volunteers, attendees and emergency management workers, came together at the UCCU Event Center on Sept. 25 in a collaborative effort to educate and prepare Utah Valley for emergency situations. The event […]

UVU Clery Report shows low sexual offenses

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September 28, 2017

schedule 1 min read

The UVU Police Department compiled its Annual Security Report, or Clery Report, Monday, Sept. 25, and it was posted online by Wednesday, Sept. 27. The ASR details incidents of campus crime, including crimes that fall under the Clery act. Clery crimes are criminal offenses such as murder, sexual offenses, assault and burglary. The crimes also […]

Men’s soccer looks forward to conference play to right ship

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September 25, 2017

schedule 4 min read

Photo by Maricel Evangelista The once-No. 14 ranked UVU men’s soccer team opened the season with a 1-0 win over Akron in the familiar confines of Clyde Field Aug. 25. Since then, the Wolverines have hardly found the pitch friendly, losing three straight matches at home. The inability to win close games at home is […]

National issues discussed at Constitution Week lectures

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September 25, 2017

schedule 3 min read

Illustration by Tyler Carpenter Scholars and students gathered for four different panels to discuss free markets, property takings, economic policy in the era of President Trump and more as part of the Constitution Week Conference Sept 21. The panelists consisted of scholars from diverse political backgrounds which allowed for open and inclusive conversations. The Trump […]

Police Reports

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September 9, 2017

schedule 2 min read

Aug. 29 Backpack Neglect A student reported their wallet being stolen in the Pope Science building. The student left their backpack in the elevator unattended and later discovered a wallet was missing. There were no suspects. Email Nuisance Two UVU employees reported that over the course of six weeks, 120 emails were sent from a […]

Facebook Live creator explains chances she took to create live streaming on social media platform

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September 1, 2017

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Photo by Nathan Gross Creator of Facebook Live, Randi Zuckerberg, successfully paved her way through the tech industry because she took chances. Zuckerberg, who’s the CEO of Zuckerberg Media and older sister of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, opened the Roots of Knowledge Lecture Series in the Classroom Building auditorium, Aug. 31. “It’s amazing what happens […]