Part 1: Local musicians channel creativity during pandemic

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August 28, 2020

schedule 11 min read

The pandemic has disrupted everyone’s lives in one way or another, and Utah’s local music scene hasn’t been exempt. During this trying time, artists have found ways to adapt.  Learn how these musicians became innovative despite the challenges and unpredictability brought by COVID-19. Le Dad Tyler Teerlink, a junior studying music and the brains behind […]

“Dreaming in Quarantine”: Latino/a Literature class turns self isolation into collaboration

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August 26, 2020

schedule 4 min read

In March of 2020, students across the country attended their last day of class weeks earlier than anticipated. Many suddenly felt isolated and perhaps even helpless, facing the virus COVID-19 as well as a period of social distancing that would last an undetermined length of time.  For students of professor Lydia Kerr’s Latino/a Literature class […]

Why Thrifting Matters

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July 30, 2020

schedule 2 min read

With an increase in tuition at UVU this fall semester, here are three reasons for students to consider shopping secondhand (and two reasons not to Three Reasons to Thrift: – With the average American consumer spending $1,000 to $2,000 a year on clothing, thrifting can be a cost-effective alternative. Since many of the goods at […]

The Future For Clubs

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July 30, 2020

schedule 3 min read

UVU boasts over 100 academic and recreational clubs for student hobbies and interests, but with social distancing and a mandate by Governor Herbert to wear masks at all state facilities, what will clubs look like this fall semester?  “Once the university’s COVID protocols allow for face-to-face events, clubs will be able to meet in person.” […]

It’s Complicated: Corona Questions

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July 17, 2020

schedule 4 min read

In case you haven’t noticed, everything is complicated right now. So I thought I would answer a couple questions I’ve been seeing on social media and hearing from friends and compile them into one big corona virus guide.

Latter-day LGBTQ+: Melissa Heaton

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June 23, 2020

schedule 7 min read

Melissa Heaton* knows she’s been pansexual for a while. She describes that as being attracted to people based on who they are, not based on their outward appearance or gender. Personally, Melissa feels that people don’t take her sexuality seriously when she is in a relationship with a male, and that outsiders might assume she’s […]

Latter-day LGBTQ+: Preston Jenkins

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June 16, 2020

schedule 5 min read

Preston Jenkins, a junior studying public relations at UVU, was the second of nine kids in his LDS family. Preston knew that he was born gay. When he hit puberty, he couldn’t relate when other boys were talking about girls. “[Being gay] is just one piece of the big puzzle that is Preston Jenkins,” he […]

Living through the COVID-19 pandemic as a high risk student

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May 4, 2020

schedule 10 min read

The year 2020 will definitely go down in history, especially UVU history. On March 11, WHO officially declared the COVID-19 virus as a pandemic. In response, many businesses closed and school’s were soon to follow. UVU moved their courses online officially on March 23. Although everyone has been affected by the virus in one way […]

Latter-day LGBTQ+: Kendra Hamblin

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April 30, 2020

schedule 6 min read

Kendra Hamblin’s coming out story is quite unique. During the general conference in fall 2017, a semi-annual broadcasted meeting for LDS members, President Dallin H. Oaks spoke on a topic that was hurtful to her. In his talk, Oaks said that Latter-day Saints needed to reject anything that doesn’t fit their standards, listing same-sex marriage […]

Latter-day LGBTQ+: Daniel Little

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April 19, 2020

schedule 7 min read

Daniel Little, a sophomore studying political science, was born in St. George and has lived in Highland most of his life. After returning home from his mission in New York City Feb. 2019, he began attending UVU during the summer semester. Daniel was raised in a strong LDS family, and has chosen to stay even […]