Student textbooks available through Wolverine Access | Photo by Carter Bertasso

A New Way to Buy Textbooks 

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November 8, 2024

schedule 3 min read

Starting with the Spring 2025 semester, UVU is adopting a new textbook purchasing program called ‘Wolverine Access.’ University leadership is hopeful that the program will aid in affordability, accessibility, and sustainability to ensure predictable course materials costs for students. With Wolverine Access, students will be automatically opted in to pay a flat rate of $250 […]

Image of paperback english literature from the Fulton Library | Photo by Carter Bertasso

Wolverine Access: A Brave New Step Forward? 

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November 8, 2024

schedule 2 min read

The new textbook purchasing system, known as Wolverine Access, has now become a center of controversy as both students and faculty argue for and against it. The new system will charge students $250 to electronically access their materials for the semester, with access to said materials expiring at the end of it. The new system […]

On the left, Nikocado Avocado in 2021. On the right, Nikocado Avocado after losing 250lbs | Photo courtesy of NBC News

Nikocado Avocado: Two Steps Ahead or Two Steps Behind? 

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November 8, 2024

schedule 3 min read

YouTuber Nikocado Avocado confuses the internet with videos about weight loss transformation and social experiments.   Nicholas Perry, known as Nikocado Avocado, is a popular mukbang YouTuber. Most of his videos consist of him eating unhealthy amounts of food and getting into arguments with either his audience or his supposed ex-boyfriend, Orlin. Though intended to be […]

UVU Student Olivia Ellis next to the Student Demo Kitchen logo in the Student Life and Wellness Center during an event | Photo by Kenna Seegmiller

Food glorious food: Where to get free food at UVU 

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November 8, 2024

schedule 2 min read

As the semester nears midterms, much stress will be put onto students. During these stressful times, it is important to remember to practice self-care habits and remember to eat.  Food is something everyone loves, especially when it is free. As the semester starts kicking into full swing, sometimes food is not as easily accessible, especially […]

Willy’s Pop Shop, located in the Sorensen Student Center next to Fish Bone and Costa Vida | Photo by Kenna Seegmiller

UVU’s Latest Campus Addition: Willy’s Pop Shop  

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November 8, 2024

schedule 2 min read

Located in the food court in the Sorensen Center next to Costa Vida sits UVU’s most recent addition, Willy’s Pop Shop. One thing that has been prominent in Utah is the Soda Shops, whether it’s Swig, Sodalicious or one of the many options in between. In consideration of this fact, the UVU administration and UVUSA […]

UVU Women’s Soccer suffers heartbreaking loss in WAC Semifinal

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November 7, 2024

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Utah Valley Women’s Soccer team (12-4-2) entered the WAC tournament as the No. 1 seed receiving a couple of days rest before facing No. 4 California Baptist (5-7-5) in Wednesday afternoon’s semifinal in Abilene, Texas. Utah Valley entered the second half with a 2-0 lead looking to coast into the championship game for the third […]

Letter sent to The UVU Review by Matthew Thorton

Strange Mail: We Received a Letter Explaining the End of the World 

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November 6, 2024

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On Oct. 7, the UVU Review staff huddled around a mysterious envelope delivered to the office. The outside was decorated with odd, colorful markings with striking penmanship. The return address stated that was from Matthew Thorton of 120° West, Western United States Tahoe.  Upon opening the letter, we discovered 6 photocopied letters and notes. Some […]