Illustration by: Ashley Fairbourne Utah Valley University has grown as a respectable college over the past 10 years. And with the number of attending rising more and more every year, it is no surprise. But with other big colleges surrounding UVU, like BYU and U of U, why does UVU attract so many different […]
Photo credit: Amanda Hollman The halls of the Sorensen Student Center were filled with music Friday night as hundreds of people gathered in the Grande Ballroom for the Bachata Fest 2014. Both students and non-students, experts in bachata and novices came with their dancing shoes to dance the night away from 10 p.m. until […]
Post-college life means finding a job. Sadly, with a still-unstable economy, most are preparing for homelessness. However, an interview and how we follow-up afterward could be the difference between a cardboard box and a cozy apartment. To have a successful interview, be sure to prepare yourself. Research the company and familiarize yourself with it. Wear […]
Photo credit: Jesca Cluff Frederico Garcia Lorca’s Blood Wedding is a level of theater that is rarely presented at Utah Valley University. The Spanish tragedy is one of a young woman being torn by two very different arms of love. Her actions condone her community and are being guided by the vengeful figures of […]
Photo credit: Sasha Rudenko “If you don’t come to yoga, you suck,” said Russ Lee, the yoga teacher at UVU. Let’s see if he’s got the point… Price, time and location Yoga Club classes are held every Monday from 8-9 p.m. on the third floor of the Wellness Center in room 305a and they […]
Photo credit: Valerie Cheatham Most college students consider eating well challenging. We often lack the time and means to prepare a well-balanced meal for ourselves. While dining out is appealing, cost and calories add up quickly. Convenience is not the only reason we frequent local eateries; most of us have social obligations as well. […]
If there’s one struggle universal to college students, it’s cravings. We all have them, but few of us know what those cravings mean. Until recently, I had never been on a diet. Diets were stupid and I didn’t want any part of them. But peer pressure got the best of me, and about six months […]
As classes began for UVU Students this semester, so did the studying. With busy work schedules, meetings, sports or even being a parent, studying is one of those double-edged swords involving a ‘don’t want to do it, but have to do it’ mentality. It’s a problem many UVU students face, given only a few precious […]
The way relationships are these days, it’s difficult to remember when we couldn’t wait to date. Now, we may prefer getting a root canal, minus the nitrous oxide, instead of going about the process for securing a date. The diverse ways to meet people, through endless media outlets, has made finding a good match nearly […]
Illustration by: Ashley Fairbourne You may have noticed a popular theme these days trending on social media or the newspaper—people are avoiding or refusing personal accountability for their actions. To avoid falling into a similar trap, it’s crucial to take personal accountability. Most of us learned at an early age about the consequences that […]