Students set goals for spring semester

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January 10, 2022

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Utah Valley University students are coming back to classes after a long pause filled with holiday celebration with family and friends. For some students this semester might be their last, for others, it might be their first and the rest might be somewhere in between. Some are focusing on learning the best possible ways to […]

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” – An Entertaining Mess

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January 10, 2022

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“Spider-Man: No Way Home” is undoubtedly one of the most hyped-up movies of 2021, with rumors of different properties colliding in the style of “Avengers: Endgame.” While it does live up to colossal expectations in some respects, it struggles to connect with audience members that are not attached to the Spider-Man universe. At its best, […]

UVU Swifties Unite

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November 19, 2021

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Utah Valley University’s Taylor Swift Fans Celebrate Re-Recording of “Red” + “All Too Well” Short Film Senior writer, Kaylie Webster Taylor Swift released her re-recorded “Red” album on Nov 11 and her “All Too Well” short film on Nov 12. Utah Valley University students Amber Martinez, Justin Taylor and Sadie Melton chose to celebrate the […]

Criminal Justice Week addresses local issues

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November 19, 2021

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Criminal Justice Week was hosted at Utah Valley University last week, where experts in backgrounds as varied as death investigators to FBI agents shared their experiences. The speakers each offered a unique perspective on the state of crime and punishment, both past and present. The week started off with a presentation by Jason Bullock, a […]

The Horror Movie Renaissance

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October 11, 2021

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“A Nightmare on Elm Street,” “The Exorcist,” “The Shining” — what do these movies all have in common? You’ve probably heard one of your parents say they are the scariest movies they have ever seen. You might have even heard them say they don’t make horror movies like that anymore and there is some truth […]

10 Must-Do Fall Activities in Utah

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October 11, 2021

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The morning air is crisp and the leaves are starting to change around campus, fall is upon us. The coming of a new season brings holidays, festivities and a chance to start new traditions.   With fall break 2021, just around the corner … Here’s your guide to the must-do fall activities in Utah:   #1 VISIT A […]

Love Louder Pumpkins: Spooky Season with Encircle

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October 11, 2021

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Utah-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit Encircle, begun by CEO Stephenie Larsen in 2016, is having a Halloween fundraiser. With the incredible generosity of Teresa Forbush Wood, Encircle is able to provide beautifully crafted “Love Louder Pumpkins” to the youth who attend the homes daily for services like therapy, Friendship Circles, tours, art nights, write nights and tons more.   Forbush […]

Fear Factory: New Ways to Terrify

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October 2, 2021

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Fear Factory is open for 2021’s Halloween season and provides new ways to scare guests. Even in the aftermath of last year’s pandemic, Fear Factory has continued to impress its visitors with a truly horrifying experience.  Rob Dunfield, the co-founder of Fear Factory, talked about what makes this Salt Lake City’s top-rated haunted attraction.  “It’s […]

Film Review: ‘Shang-Chi’ Misses the Mark

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September 25, 2021

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The next installment in the MCU has finally arrived, but do not let the hype surrounding “Shang-Chi” fool you: the film is a slog to get through. Even with “Shang-Chi’s” departure from the typical Marvel formula, it cannot help but feel underwhelming. “Shang-Chi” stars Simu Liu and shows the audience Shang-Chi’s journey to confront his […]