Meal Prep 101: The essentials

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September 23, 2019

schedule 2 min read

Contrary to popular belief, meal preparation does not require a slow cooker, rice cooker, or food processor. What it does require are containers, a pan, and planning. Containers– If you’re at your local grocer’s, and you don’t already have containers, it is actually easy to find. The quality of containers usually coincides with the price, […]

Ballard and Tuminez share messages of hope and inclusion

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September 23, 2019

schedule 3 min read

President Astrid Tuminez of UVU joined Elder M. Russell Ballard, an apostle and religious leader from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, during a devotional this past Friday afternoon. The devotional was held at the Utah Valley University’s Institute of Religion and was directed towards the student body with a theme of hope. […]

It Chapter Two: Not just a horror film, worth watching

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September 18, 2019

schedule 5 min read

After the fascinating tale of It produced in 2017, viewers come back to the town of Derry to finish what ‘The Losers Club’ started 27 years ago with Pennywise the dancing clown. In It Chapter Two, Directed by Andy Muschetti, the audience becomes acquainted with characters and plots. These plots are engaging but ultimately lead to dead ends in developing […]

Meal Prep 101: A Solution

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September 16, 2019

schedule 2 min read

Meal prep is short for the term meal preparation, which consists of preparing one or more meals ahead of schedule. It’s not entirely uncommon to pack yourself a lunch for the next day- but how about for the next three?

New Broadway musical Fly More Than You Fall soars on first night of previews

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September 16, 2019

schedule 3 min read

For theater enthusiasts and performers near the west coast, Broadway often seems particularly unattainable—a distant idea that only the lucky few get to experience. However, thanks to a collaboration between the Noorda Center for the Performing Arts and a creative team based out of New York, a Broadway-caliber performance has come to Utah Valley University. […]

It’s Complicated: Three’s a Crowd

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September 16, 2019

schedule 2 min read

Dear Reagan, I matched with a couple on Tinder and they messaged me shortly thereafter. How in the world do I flirt with them? Do I have to address both of them in things I say? Help! — Looking and Lost Dear Looking,I think the first order of business is to figure out exactly what the […]

Club Rush: Inside Look

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September 14, 2019

schedule 2 min read

Excitement buzzed at UVU’s Club Rush, held on Sept. 10-11 in the Grand Ballroom. Club themed booths and representatives answered questions and gave additional  information as they invited students to participate. “Club rush was really good! There were so many clubs I was a little overwhelmed, but there were quite a few clubs that came […]

Student Spotlight: Shelby Griffiths embarks on journey of self-published self-discovery

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September 12, 2019

schedule 3 min read

“Do not let the fear of criticism or the fear of rejection prevent you from doing what you want to do.” Shelby Griffiths UVU student Shelby Griffiths, a current English major, recently published her first poetry novel, titled Wildflower. In an interview conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 28, Griffiths described the long yet healing journey of […]

InterVarsity Faith Discussion lets students get personal

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September 11, 2019

schedule 3 min read

Students freely asked each other questions and took turns sharing their beliefs in small groups Thursday Aug. 5 at the Reflection Center. Faith Discussions is a monthly event designed to facilitate conversation between Latter-day Saint and Evangelical students.  The casual and friendly environment put newcomers at ease as students meandered into the Reflection Center’s convening […]

Esports team aims for more recognition

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September 11, 2019

schedule 2 min read

In April 2019, UVU’s esports club had the opportunity to compete in Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) for $50,000 in cash prizes. Rocket League is described as “supersonic acrobatic rocket-powered battle-cars” according to the website. Two teams of four try to score goals in a domed arena.  “This was the biggest tournament we have played in […]