Meet the Wolverine-in-chief

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August 25, 2014

schedule 4 min read

Tyler Brklacich took the big job on campus after winning the elections in a landslide victory. We sat down to get to know him a little bit better. KresLynn Knouse | Features Editor | @kreslynn Tyler Brklacich is easily one of the most recognizable faces on campus, with a somewhat less recognizable last name. Some […]

The five must-see performances from the School of Arts

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August 25, 2014

schedule 4 min read

It’s no secret that Utah loves its art, and we are not shy when it comes to talent either. Supporting the arts has been a very big campaign in the past five or so years because of schools’ insufficient funds, but the talent at UVU shows how important it is to keep the Arts in […]

How to actually get educated at college

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August 25, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Don’t jeopardize your college experience- get the skills you need to set yourself apart from the rest and make your education about more than just attending classes KresLynn Knouse | Features Editor | @kreslynn I remember what it was like being a freshman. As the first in my family to pursue a degree and still […]

Senior leadership helping baseball make waves in WAC

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April 21, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Warren McDade @warrenmcdade17 Like the other sports, the Utah Valley University baseball team is thrilled to be in the Western Athletic Conference. With the league champion getting an automatic bid to the College World Series, the season could not have started sooner. The 2014 Wolverines returned six starting position players and two starting pitchers. They […]

UVU Theatre receives honor at National Theater Festival

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April 21, 2014

schedule 3 min read

UVU students and faculty traveled to the John F.  Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. to receive an honor award from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. UVU made history this year by being the first university in the country to win back-to-back top honors at the national competition. The Kennedy […]

Elder Dallin H. Oaks talks about the importance of religious freedom

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April 19, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Rinamay Rhoten, Staff Writer Photo credit: Laura Fox Elder Dallin H. Oaks, legal scholar and General Authority of the LDS church, addressed freedom of religion in a speech given on campus Wednesday. Not speaking as a religious figure, Oaks spoke on his expertise in freedom of religion and its importance. Oaks began by saying that […]

Rich or poor: ‘All kids are our kids’

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April 19, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Photo credit: Alex Rivera As the rich get wealthier and the poor continue to stay poor in America, Harvard political scientist Robert Putnam along with his research team have dedicated their efforts to determining the cause of this great divide. Putnam addressed this issue and shared the conclusions of his research last Monday in the […]

Ten musts after graduation

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April 19, 2014

schedule 4 min read

The time has come. You’re finally graduating. We have all heard the looming questions from family and friends: What now? Here is a list for those who aren’t sure what to do following graduation.   1. Follow your passion. If you love cooking, try taking summer classes or get on with the Salt Lake Culinary […]

New wellness center rung in with confetti and cowbell

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April 17, 2014

schedule 2 min read

KresLynn Knouse, Assistant News Editor, @kreslynn Photos by Laura Fox   Confetti cannons, a huge crowd, a jazz ensemble and percussion featuring the green man group- what more could UVU’s biggest celebration of the year need? Oh, that’s right, more cowbell.   The crowd erupted into cheers and cowbell ringing while Student Body President Jono […]

Salt Lake ready to give fans another Comic Con ‘Xperience’

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April 17, 2014

schedule 2 min read

Salt Lake City Comic Con is back with their FanXperience convention, which kicked off with a press conference on Thursday, stardate 308708.44745687456. Doubling the floor space from last September’s convention and expecting 100,000 attendees, it looks as though Dan Farr and his production team now understand the enormity of what they introduced to the Beehive state. […]