Are you ready for 30 Seconds to Mars?

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September 13, 2010

schedule 2 min read

With all the hours in class and tedious study outside of class, it can be difficult to find a way to release all the stress and weight that comes from the first couple weeks of school. 30 Seconds to Mars is set to shake up campus for the mtvU Campus Invasion Tour on the evening […]

UVU welcomes its first sorority

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September 13, 2010

schedule 4 min read

As the student population of the school continues to grow, so does the interest of national and international organizations looking to establish a following on campus. Though nationally recognized academic or service societies are nothing new to the university, there has been a growth of interest in creating a Greek community on campus. UVU is […]

Submit to Touchstones before it’s too late

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September 13, 2010

schedule 2 min read

All aspiring writers, poets, artists and photographers should hurry and get their work together, because Touchstones, the English department’s literary journal, is calling for all submissions for their fall 2010 issue to be in by Sept. 24. Submitting work to a literary journal is a good way for students to get recognized for hard work […]

Lack of common courtesy: A health hazard for the rest of us

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September 13, 2010

schedule 3 min read

Walking down the hallway, students don’t need to deal with someone blowing cigarette smoke in their direction. But outside, campus policies unfortunately cannot enforce common courtesy. Most students used to walk through the halls of the Liberal Arts building and the Physical Education building to get from class to class or to get to the […]

Making the most of your bus pass

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September 13, 2010

schedule 3 min read

A freshman’s perspective on a parking alternative For all incoming freshmen, college has come at last. We can finally soak in all of the excitement and anticipation we’ve had through the summer months and put them to good use. We have new freedom in many areas of our lives and are at the university of […]

Latino Initiative: a step in the right direction

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September 13, 2010

schedule 3 min read

Change in the multicultural lens of UVU comes subtly but can enter loudly upon arrival, and UVU’s Multicultural Center is looking to make it welcomed and positive. A partnership created by the UVU Latino Initiative and Latinos in Action, a program founded by Mountview vice principal Jose Enriques, seeks and labors to prepare young Latinos […]

Extremism is not the answer

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September 13, 2010

schedule 4 min read

“Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice.” Barry Goldwater spoke these words at the 1964 GOP National Convention. Considering the current situation in the world, they hardly seem like a true statement. Is extremism or radicalism to be excused when it is in the name of liberty and freedom? In Florida, the Reverend […]

Students can find relief through accessibility services

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September 13, 2010

schedule 4 min read

Figuring out classes and getting used to new schedules takes some time, so the first couple weeks of school can be stressful. Yet for students with disabilities, it can be even more difficult. Some students require accommodations for physical conditions. In order to accommodate wheelchairs in classrooms, a student may request a table rather than […]

Construction continues and students adjust

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September 13, 2010

schedule 3 min read

For many students, the bottlenecked PE hallway has changed their route or even the location of their classes. So what do students think about it and what does the school have to say? The hallway will open up into the foyer of the science building. The hallway, however, will be closed until the science building […]