Police Beat

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January 5, 2009

schedule 2 min read

Dec. 4 -CHILD NEGLECT – A UVU Student is credited with potentially saving the lives of three children whom were left in a vehicle, unattended, for more than a hour. The student noticed three children, ages 2, 5 and 6, in a SUV in parking lot G. The student notified UVU Police who then responded to the scene and removed the children from the locked vehicle and placed them in a warm patrol car.

Get in the Zone

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January 5, 2009

schedule 3 min read

If you want to learn tips on cooking or maybe need some financial questions answered, you need to visit the Zone on campus. The Student Engaged Learning Zone (the Zone), located inside the Sorensen Student Center west hallway, is an environment where students can participate for free in action learning activities and hobbies each weekday around noon.

Seven hints for UVlink users

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January 5, 2009

schedule 4 min read

As students, many of us log on to UVlink to check our grades and announcements. But many students don’t realize some of the hidden perks of using some of UVlink’s features. 1. Post an announcement- If you are part of a club or organization on campus and want to get the word out about your events, the best way is to put an announcement on UVlink.

The Festival of Trees

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December 8, 2008

schedule 2 min read

A 38-year holiday tradition of charity described as a “Gift of Love,” the Festival of Trees has become a Utah institution. With more than 800 trees on display and nearly 8,000 attendees, the festival is the world’s largest display of decorated Christmas trees as well as centerpieces, wreaths, gingerbread creations and backyard playhouses.

Battle the Cold

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December 8, 2008

schedule 2 min read

Parking in the dead of winter: the task is enough to keep you dreading the moment your alarm clock sounds, interrupting the serenity of your sleep. Sadly, you cannot hibernate. You must emerge from the warmth of your covers and face the bitter cold as a warrior.

Exiled to the indoors

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December 8, 2008

schedule 3 min read

Winter comes bearing gifts of relaxation, snow-capped mountains, and a break from the school load. But, it also brings the type of chilling weather that exiles one to the indoors. These are days in which sleet defaces the slopes at the resort, when the roads become crystallized with ice — and it is realized that the closet is sans suitable warm clothing.

Get your ugly on

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December 8, 2008

schedule 2 min read

The holiday season is upon us, but don’t get too cozy. The holidays are filled with not-so-fond memories of unsightly holiday sweaters, family-portrait Christmas card sessions, and the nag, “You’ll shoot your eye out!” As college students, it is our duty to take the lemons of the season and make lemonade.

How to trim your tree while trimming your waistline

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December 8, 2008

schedule 2 min read

Thanksgiving or Christmas day meal, the average American eats an alleged 8,000 calories. That is about four times more calories than what the average person needs. With all of the candy and large quantities of food, it is no wonder that come New Year’s a popular resolution is to lose weight.

How to get into the Holiday spirit

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December 8, 2008

schedule 2 min read

This holiday is meant to be a time of peace, love and goodwill to all. It is a time to give back, to spend time with loved ones. However, in more recent years, things seem to have made a turn for the worst. Stress is the word of the season — it is what most people are feeling this time of year.