Part 1: Local musicians channel creativity during pandemic

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August 28, 2020

schedule 11 min read

The pandemic has disrupted everyone’s lives in one way or another, and Utah’s local music scene hasn’t been exempt. During this trying time, artists have found ways to adapt.  Learn how these musicians became innovative despite the challenges and unpredictability brought by COVID-19. Le Dad Tyler Teerlink, a junior studying music and the brains behind […]

Letter From the Editor: Welcome Back!

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August 28, 2020

schedule 3 min read

Dear Wolverines, My name is Kayla Baggerly, and I am excited to be working as The Review’s Editor-in-Chief this year. I have been at The Review for four years now under several positions. I’ve been a staff writer, Arts & Culture Assistant and Editor, Managing Editor and Social Media Manager. Yeah, I’ve been here a […]

Update: Campus and COVID

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August 28, 2020

schedule 3 min read

It’s likely some students will test positive for COVID-19 this fall. Now, administrators are trying to answer the question – what then? Robin Ebmeyer, UVU’s director of emergency management and safety, said the school will follow CDC guidelines. In addition, there is a form to fill out online for students who do contract or are […]

Construction Update: Everything you need to know

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August 28, 2020

schedule 3 min read

As a growing school, UVU has no shortage of construction projects underway. Frank Young, associate vice president of Facilities Planning, provided The Review with the following updates that may affect students on campus. UVU pedestrian bridge In fall 2019, UVU, the Utah Department of Transportation and the Utah Transit Authority began working on a pedestrian […]

“Dreaming in Quarantine”: Latino/a Literature class turns self isolation into collaboration

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August 26, 2020

schedule 4 min read

In March of 2020, students across the country attended their last day of class weeks earlier than anticipated. Many suddenly felt isolated and perhaps even helpless, facing the virus COVID-19 as well as a period of social distancing that would last an undetermined length of time.  For students of professor Lydia Kerr’s Latino/a Literature class […]

WAC announces cancellation of 2020 fall sports

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August 13, 2020

schedule 2 min read

The Western Athletic Conference announced the cancellation of all fall sports in a press release on Thursday, Aug. 13. The decision cancels sports through the end of this calendar year and will impact men’s and women’s cross country, volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer. Men’s and women’s basketball will be postponed through the end of […]

Why Thrifting Matters

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July 30, 2020

schedule 2 min read

With an increase in tuition at UVU this fall semester, here are three reasons for students to consider shopping secondhand (and two reasons not to Three Reasons to Thrift: – With the average American consumer spending $1,000 to $2,000 a year on clothing, thrifting can be a cost-effective alternative. Since many of the goods at […]

The Future For Clubs

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July 30, 2020

schedule 3 min read

UVU boasts over 100 academic and recreational clubs for student hobbies and interests, but with social distancing and a mandate by Governor Herbert to wear masks at all state facilities, what will clubs look like this fall semester?  “Once the university’s COVID protocols allow for face-to-face events, clubs will be able to meet in person.” […]

5 Tips for Remote Learning

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July 28, 2020

schedule 3 min read

“Love paying tuition and not being (able) to access any resources on campus.” That’s what one student sarcastically quipped on UVU’s Facebook page in May in response to a video with tips for passing online classes. Campus will be open this fall and many of those resources accessible again – if current plans go through. […]