According to the “Salt Lake Tribune”, Curtis Oda, the man behind HJR24, called affirmative action “a failure…You’re promoting discrimination to stop discrimination. You’re telling these people, ‘You’re not good enough to do it on your own. Let’s just hand it to you.’” Where is this really happening, at least at the level of public education? […]
Nestled near the foothills of Lindon is a little gem tucked away from the hustle and bustle of town. Jan. 22 — March 1 audiences had the opportunity to sail the open seas at the Valley Center Playhouse through their recent production “HMS Pinafore.” Featuring marvelous music, costumes and acting, the presentation was a delight […]
On March 9 a benefit concert will take place at the UVU Grand Ballroom in an effort to raise funds to support Haiti in the wake of disaster, which funds will be critical in its long road to recovery. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m. The event will […]
This campus seems to be one where giving to charity abounds. One can donate cans of food to pay off library fines and donate shoes and clothes at locations all around the school. We hold events to raise money for Haiti and other causes. We have even seen the organization of charitable fundraising for specific […]
“I’m not against gays. I like gay people. I’m just for traditional marriage!” I can do this trick too: I’m not against “Twilight”; my sister likes it. I’m just for my self-pretentious literacy! While I’m beginning to tire of hearing this “distinction,” what’s starting to bother me is the response I’m hearing from the LGBT […]
Ladies, imagine having your father choose the person you marry without you having any say about it. Nahid Rachlin, author of the award-winning novel, “Persian Girls,” spoke about this issue, along with many other cross-cultural topics on Feb. 25 at UVU. Those unable to make it to the event can make up for about half […]
Japan is a county known for its impressive technology and respected brand names like Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Kawasaki. Slightly less celebrated is its rich history and culture which Yu Higashiosaka, a senior in Hospitality Management, is proud to share with us. Higashiosaka realized after six years in the United States that while living in Yokohoma, Japan, she was not always very appreciative of her culture and country. “Coming to the United States has made me appreciate my country more. I now notice the good in Japan and I want to maintain and […]
The third full-length album from the Gorillaz is quite a potpourri of genre and style — “Plastic Beach” plays more like a mix tape than an established band’s tight concept. But what else could we expect from a duo made up of comic book creator Jamie Hewlett and Britpop superstar Damon Albarn, whose brand-new album […]
March 8: – Shamrock Shindig: Thanksgiving Point, $8-$10, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Substance Abuse Groups: SC 221, 12 – 1:50 p.m. March 9: -Feed the Arts Scholarship Lunch, Terra Mia Ristorante,12 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. – Nutrition Fair: UVU Hall of Flags, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., through March 10. March 10: – UVU […]
Musical group The Sundance Trio was hosted by the Brigham Young University School of Music in the BYU Museum of Art Auditorium Feb. 25. The trio includes two BYU faculty members Geralyn Giovannetti on oboe, Christian Smith on bassoon, with renowned pianist Jed Moss. The group opened the concert with “Trio” by Ernst Mahle and […]