As January starts us off into a new year and a new decade, it can be a great time to set new goals. Last December, I fulfilled my year-long 2020 resolution of only using reusable bags for my purchases instead of using plastic bags. With this experience in mind, here are five tips you can […]
A Story of Hope and Forgiveness The United States has experienced turmoil, broken hearts and division among governmental and pandemic difficulties. Reflecting on the powerful influence of Martin Luther King Jr. can heal much of the division felt during 2020. As we move forward the story of community educator Anthony Ray Hinton may serve as […]
Welcome to Politics in Review, a rundown of the biggest political news of the week in one place with no fluff! Second Impeachment On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump for the second time for inciting the insurrection at the capitol on Jan. 6. While introducing the single article of […]
Through hours of pro bono work completed by Utah Valley University students at the Money Management Resource center, UVU was presented the 2019 “Excellence in pro bono award”. This award was presented by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. and the Foundation for Financial Planning. The Excellence in Pro Bono Award is presented […]
The long-anticipated UVU pedestrian bridge is now officially open for public access during daylight hours. This “soft” opening comes after a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted on UVU’s main campus on Jan. 14. The bridge represents the combined collaborative efforts of UDOT, UTA and UVU, and has been an ongoing project for over 27 years. Many […]
Despite the economic uncertainty that Utah has faced throughout the year due to COVID-19, one city has been able to weather the storm rather gracefully. Rather than have to shut down and close various stores, Orem has seen multiple new businesses relocate to the city. These businesses have popped up everywhere, including the addition of […]
With the rising popularity of card games during the pandemic, UVU alumni Brady Aste and Nathan Wilson envisioned a new kind of deck of cards for Texas Hold ’em poker, one that could dissolve barriers for new and casual players. Instead of relying on players’ (or the internet’s) knowledge of strategies, jargon and hand rankings, […]
Former Utah Valley men’s basketball player and member of the Utah Jazz, Ronnie Price, was announced as the Director of Player Development for the team. “Ronnie Price is a tremendous leader who will have a huge impact on the UVU men’s basketball program,” said head coach Mark Madsen in a statement. “I got to know […]
The Utah System of Higher Education has officially released its plan for the widespread COVID-19 testing of college students during spring semester. In a document released on Dec. 22 the USHE laid out plans for different types of testing, each for a different circumstance. As students return to campus on Jan. 11, they are asked […]
With the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations in full-swing, the decision on immunization has become ever-pressing. With all of the complex protocols and science behind the vaccine, it may be difficult to discern certain details and make the most effective decision possible. Below, you will find some of these complexities explained, as well as the first […]