The State of Utah is partnering with Orem-based startup, Nomi Health, to aid in vaccination distribution throughout the state. In an effort to increase the rate of vaccinations in the state, Utah has signed a contract with Nomi Health to further the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccination. Nomi Health, a healthcare company started in Orem, […]
UVU’s Mental Health Services have certainly been a bright spot in the dark landscape that is the current global pandemic for students and faculty alike. For the second year in a row, Mental Health Services has received a Sorenson Legacy Grant which totals $74,856. The grant was officially offered to Mental Health Services to fund […]
This past weekend, Feb. 5-6, the UVU Dance team, along with artistic directors Mark Borchelt and Jamie A. Johnson, presented a Repertory Ballet Ensemble in Concert. Director Johnson said, “As a director, I am always looking for ways to be relevant, challenge the students and show the breadth of the field. Ballet encompasses a wide […]
Hey all! Bit of a slow week this week, so I’ll keep things brief. Covid Relief On Thursday, Congress began the process of passing President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Since democrats were unable to win over the ten senate republicans needed to pass the bill, they will be using a process called budget […]
In late January, UVU and Young Living Essential Oils announced the planned construction of a new 31,000-square-foot alumni center. The new center is being funded in part by a $4.5 million donation from Young Living, and will serve as a hub for campus activity. In addition to a state-of-the-art events center for gatherings, the building […]
In Disney+’s first Marvel series, heroes Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) are first found in quite an unusual setting — a 1950s sitcom. Each episode then progresses to another decade, exploring different eras of television. Although on the surface there are cute antics and laugh tracks, the show is far from lighthearted. […]
Fur coats, the Egyptian Theatre, Kevin Smith and celebrity sightings. All traditions of years gone by of the Sundance Film Festival–until now. The festival took a new approach this year to debut the films to a mass audience through on-demand streaming. This was due to the ongoing restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Esteemed as one […]
A Dark, Engaging Satire of India’s Caste System A white tiger only comes once in a generation. To be labeled as one means to be destined for greatness. “You are a white tiger,” Balram (Adarsh Gourav) is told when he is chosen over his classmates to be given a scholarship to a prestigious school. Unfortunately, […]
2020’s Most Bizarre Horror Movie Cosmic horror is one of those genres known for its difficulty in being portrayed. Facing the unknowable is a staple of the genre, so you might see how it can be difficult to translate to the screen. One might even argue that in doing so, you are robbing it of […]
Hey all, welcome back to another week of Politics in Review! This week has somehow been super weird and super boring at the same time. What’s going on with Gamestop? (Power to the players indeed) Apparently there’s one thing that can make Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas agree, and it’s the […]