Starting off right

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November 10, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Dating can be a traumatic and frightening experience for a lot of guys. Contrary to popular belief, guys also worry about what to wear, what to say, and how to act, along with a multitude of other thoughts running through their minds. This often transforms a person into a nervous wreck, distracting from the real meaning of […]

How to host a seasonal party

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November 10, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Photo credit: Gabi Campbell   Halloween is over which means the all the costume parties are done. There goes your chance to have an amazing party. However, the fall season has so many other great reasons and ways to celebrate. Pumpkins and apples are still very much in season, and the warm orange and reds of […]

Six study mistakes that everyone makes

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November 10, 2014

schedule 4 min read

From the early days of kindergarten and the rigors of recess and naptime, we have all been learning how to study. Yet in that time, only a select few of us have grasped the fine art of sitting down for a good study. There are rules to studying—pretty straightforward rules I’d say—but we all routinely break […]

Keeping boundaries helps keep the marriage

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November 10, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Photo credit: Valerie Cheatham   Having a best friend who is of the opposite sex isn’t a big deal. In fact it’s pretty commonplace, especially in the college scene. But, when the “best friend” enters into a serious relationship or gets married, the friendship boundaries can get a little blurred. Women and men often argue on whether […]

Annual Insomnia dance another success

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November 3, 2014

schedule 2 min read

Photo credit: Charlie Kaing   UVU’s 2014 Insomnia dance was a “BOO-tiful” success. Attendees outfitted themselves from simplistic to more extravagant costumes in preparations for one of UVU’s largest dance parties.   The UCCU venue was filled with mesmerizing lights and the loud bass music synced everyone into a rhythmic groove. The crowd was feeding […]

Monster movie mash

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October 29, 2014

schedule 6 min read

Photo courtesy: Amazon   The UVU Review chooses our favorite films to celebrate Halloween THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN  Directed by: James Whale | Written by: William Hurlburt (Unrated) In James Whale’s masterful sequel to his already brilliant “Frankenstein,” the director never plays it safe– he yanks us from the deceptively-simple moral fable of the first […]

The re-energizers

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October 29, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Photo credit: Gabi Campbell | @angelikagabi   It’s halfway through the semester and struggling through school is putting it lightly. The exhaustion from previous weeks has finally gotten to us and the anxiety from the thought of the coming weeks is just settling in. The sound of the alarm clock is the worst noise on the planet, […]

Taking back control

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October 29, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Photo credit: Brooke Morrill   Abusive relationships are something that is frequently happening; yet constantly hidden. According to the Student Health Center located in the Student Life and Wellness Center 1 in 5 students are victims of sexual harassment. This generally happens off campus and the harasser is typically someone that the victim knows. This […]

The costumes hiding inside your closet

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October 29, 2014

schedule 3 min read

If you’re anything like me, you’re not much of a planner, you lack sewing skills, and you don’thavethefundstobuy yourself a Halloween costume. Don’t fret, there are plenty of cheap DIY Halloween costumes that you can find in your very own closet. Last year I dressed up as white trash. I wore a black shirt with […]

Starting off right

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October 29, 2014

schedule 3 min read

Photo credit: Brooke Morrill   The first date is often referred to as “the biggest lie.” We are expected to be on our best behavior whether it is true to our character or not. Recognizing the standard and realizing its absurdity will result in more second dates, or more to the point, more booty. I asked […]