As February comes to a close and the warm weather feels as though it’s just around the corner, it’s time to make a transition in your listening style to something a little more conducive to the good times that accompany a welcome weather change. To get an early start on the concert season, begin in […]
The Philippines is a country consisting of more than 7,000 islands, many with their own dialect and culture. Balanie Merto, a senior majoring in accounting, shares with us her native culture and the beauty of her country. What about the Philippines attracts people there? BM: “The Philippines [are] known for [their] beautiful and white beaches. We have […]
Like death, taxes, and an unfortunate new “Saw” movie, every year sees a new entry in the Racism Disguised as Fiscal Conservative Legislation contest. These entries, reliable as the color change of fall leaves, generally take the form of fear mongering directed toward so-called “undocumented immigrants” and their children. Here’s an honest question: “If they’re […]
Feb. 22: – Service in the Zone: Humanitarian kits, Student Center, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23: – (Feb. 23-24) Body Image Fair: Hall of Flags, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Feb. 24: – Pastry Chef Competition: Center Stage, 12 p.m. Come buy treats! – (Feb. 24-25) Eat for the Arts at Chili’s: 10 […]
CDs: The Streets, Album: Computers And Blues, Released Feb. 23 Holly Miranda, Album: The Magician’s Private Library, Released Feb. 23 Free Energy, Album: Stuck on Nothing, Released Feb. 23 DVDs: The Informant!, Released Feb. 23 The Box, Released Feb. 23 Motherhood, Released Feb. 23 In Theaters: Cop Out, Released Feb. 26 The Crazies, Released Feb. […]
The lights dimmed and drumming reverberated energetically through the SCERA Theater as it transformed into an intoxicating celebration of African culture on Feb. 18. Voice of Africa, a non-profit organization created by UVU students Christian Apiah-Knudsen and Christopher Chileshe, acts to promote African cultural awareness through traditional storytelling, music and dance. “Most of us grew […]
Awards season allows red carpet watchers a chance to pick out new trends. And anyone who watched the Grammys could not help but notice what may have been the night’s biggest trend: unique necklines. Back in the day, it used to be all about the neckline. That is what a date would see when sitting […]
There is a body in this state that affects a large part student life, a body that determines everything from how students are taxed to what buildings will be built on campuses statewide, and even confirms members of the Board of Regents, who decide on tuition rates and university presidents. Unfortunately, the Utah State Legislature […]
The Banff Mountain Film Festival went off with a bang this year. Every adrenalin seeking junkie in Utah Valley showed up for this years film festival. The hallway upstairs in the Student Center was lined with people waiting to get in. Local and national sponsors showed up and had every thing from backpacks and sleeping […]
Though the bridal business is booming in Happy Valley, it’s no longer your Grandma’s wedding with stale cake and red punch. Wedding couture in Utah is moving out of the backyard and into the ballroom. On Feb. 13 Provo High hosted one of many bridal fairs held throughout the year. With vendors promoting everything from […]