Federal investigation against BYU dismissed

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February 23, 2022

schedule 3 min read

Brigham Young University was placed under a federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Education, due to complaints about the treatment and discipline school administrators dealt to LGBTQIA+ students. The investigation has since been dismissed. The investigation came to fruition due to a complaint concerning the school’s actions in March 2020. In the most recent […]

UVUSA Elections: Meet the Candidates

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February 22, 2022

schedule 13 min read

With the opening candidate press conference on Feb. 1, the campaign to choose UVUSA’s next body of leaders officially began. Students were introduced to the candidates running for Student Body President, Vice President of Academics, Vice President of Engagement, and Vice President of Activities. During the conference, the candidates shared their vision for what UVU […]

The Risks and Rewards of Plastics

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February 19, 2022

schedule 3 min read

As a part of The Roots of Knowledge speaker series, Dr. Sally Rocks, a chemistry professor, presented on the use of plastics in modern-day civilization, and their impact on the world today and in the future. The Roots of Knowledge stained glass art panorama in the Fulton Library tells the story of events that have […]

Jenna Nigro: ‘Woman is born free’

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February 17, 2022

schedule 2 min read

The Roots of Knowledge speaker series introduced Jenna Nigro, professor and historian of modern France and Senegal, who presented her research on women in the French Revolution.  This semester’s theme for the series is the importance of women in education. All presenters are women educators; check out their website to watch the full video. Nigro […]

Women’s lacrosse looking forward to a competitive season

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February 17, 2022

schedule 4 min read

Utah Valley University has many exceptional club teams, including the women’s lacrosse team. The women’s lacrosse program prides itself on family orientation and positivity with one goal in mind: a chance to compete at nationals.  “I have really big expectations this season,” said club president SueAnn Van Valkenburg. “We just got a new coach. We […]

Changes in UVUSA position over activities

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February 17, 2022

schedule 2 min read

The student council decided to change the name of a position in the activities branch: the “social events chair” will be changing to “couples events chair.” The purpose of this position is to plan date events for couples, part of the large non-traditional student population who are married or in long-term committed relationships.  UVUSA has […]

Wolverines rally, defeat Tarleton State 69-56

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February 17, 2022

schedule 3 min read

Behind a dominant performance from Fardaws Aimaq, the Utah Valley men’s basketball team rallied to a 69-56 victory over the Tarleton Texans Wednesday, Feb. 16 in front of an electric crowd at the Wisdom Gym in Stephenville, Texas.  Aimaq had 22 points, going 9-of-14 from the field, as well as 20 rebounds and three blocks. […]

Wolverines cruise past Tarleton State 75-53

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February 17, 2022

schedule 3 min read

The Utah Valley women’s basketball team defeated Tarleton state on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Lockhart Arena by a score of 75-53. The Wolverines take their win streak to three games after dismantling New Mexico State and Tarleton in back-to-back contests. “It’s been a better buy-in in terms of what needs to be done to win,” […]