Combining the Miss Africa Utah Pageant with an African Culture Night was close to hitching a plane ride and ending up immersed into the heart of Africa. Put on by the African Club, the night was designed to bring students together to share their culture. From African food to traditional African dance, this night was […]
A year and a half ago, sophomore Mallory Denison had no idea that she would ever enjoy working out. She began going with her sister to a fitness class that focused on Latin dancing, taught by her sister’s best friend. This class is called Zumba Fitness. At first Mallory didn’t love Zumba; in fact, she […]
The Testing Services center has become one of the least popular places to be on campus. Most students dread taking tests there because of the stressful environment it creates. The center was created with a great concept in mind and has positive qualities. These include unlimited or extended time on tests and giving students flexibility […]
When it comes to being a college student, life gets pretty freaking expensive. I should know – I’ve been a college student for a long time now. So I thought I’d compile a list of tricks I’ve learned for cutting down the budget in our lives. I’m not talking about eating only Ramen noodles because […]
If anyone has rock climbing, river rafting or moonlight hikes on their bucket list, the Outdoor Adventure Center is the place to be. Located in the Student Center across from Campus Connection, flyers and signs advertising their next big trip or weekly activity are a common sight. Alex Lott, a member of the OAC says, […]
As the legislative session nears its closure in the next couple of days, I would like to inform you of what Utah Valley University is facing in terms of receiving state funding. As many students know, due to the current “structural imbalance” of $313 million dollars, the Utah Legislature was recently looking at passing a […]
Last month, the cast of She Stoops to Conquer was able to take their show on the road and perform in front of other universities and professional state actors at the prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Since the show uniquely incorporated an eighteenth century play with the modern technologies of Facebook and Twitter, […]
“Laughing matters because it sure beats the hell out of crying.” Such is the motto of the sketch comedy club Laughing Matters. Started in August of 2010, the members of Laughing Matters put on two shows every semester that consist of sketches written and performed by the cast, much like the television show Saturday Night […]
Did you vote in this year’s student government elections? What did you think about it? “No. I saw signs and stuff, but I don’t know too many people running.” Bridgette Womack Freshman, Behavioral Science No. I haven’t followed it at all. I’ve just seen the posters and that’s about it. Jeremy Richmond Junior, Economics No. […]
Located right across from The Bookstore in the hallway of the Student Center is The Zone. Haven’t heard about it? Every weekday, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m., a bunch of fun activities are available that all students can participate in – for free. Offering many different activities every day, from cake […]