Making Fun of Mormons: How far is too far?

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September 30, 2018

schedule 3 min read

Comedian David Cross of “Arrested Development” drew heavy criticism from Twitter users, religious commentators and others when he posted a photoshopped picture of himself in Church of Jesus Christ temple garments ahead of a tour stop in Salt Lake City in August. “Utah, learn the real truth!” the promotional image said. Many weren’t amused, including […]

Apple Music vs. Spotify: What the students are saying

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September 30, 2018

schedule 2 min read

Apple Music/iTunes uses more data on campus servers than any other streaming service – and over ten times more data than Spotify. According to data provided by Ray Walker, Vice President of Information Technology, about 100 gigabytes of Apple Music/iTunes data is downloaded on campus per week — nearly half the audio streaming on the […]

Drive-in movie: An Incredible night of nostalgia

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September 28, 2018

schedule 3 min read

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The Utah Valley University Activity Committee put together a drive-in movie night showcasing “Incredibles 2”, which was newly released on DVD and Blu-ray. On Sept. 24, 2018, they inflated a massive screen and advertised all around the […]

Food deal app Hooked launches in Orem/Provo area

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September 28, 2018

schedule 3 min read

If there’s two things college students love, it’s food and good deals. Thanks to popular food and drink app in college towns, Hooked, students in Orem and Provo now have access to both. Founded in 2011 by childhood friends Tim Rothwell and Brett Berman, Hooked is a free mobile app that collaborates with local restaurants […]

LGBT Student Services host Trivia and Ga(y)me night

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September 27, 2018

schedule 3 min read

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Thursday nights are always busy for UVU students. Whether it is doing homework, going on dates, watching Netflix or attending an on campus activity, there is always something on students’ schedules. Sept. 20, in LA 126, a group of  students from […]

Philosophers discuss science fiction becoming reality

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September 25, 2018

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The philosophy and humanities department brought panelists Shuja Haider and Leigh M Johnson to campus to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and other rapidly emerging technologies. Shannon Mussett, the philosophy professor who organized the panel, said one of her primary reasons for putting the event together was to address her concerns about the singularity. The technological […]

Coping with stress through art

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September 25, 2018

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A month into the semester, I have already heard many students talk about feeling stressed from their schoolwork, especially those who work and go to school at the same time. Alma Lopez, a junior studying Entrepreneurship at UVU, said, “I have had semesters that are more difficult than others. Trying to balance homework while working […]

Why receiving your master’s might be right for you

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September 25, 2018

schedule 4 min read

Students approaching graduation, whether they’re graduating with their bachelor’s degree or their associate’s, might be wondering what to do after the ceremony ends and the caps and gowns come off.  UVU offers many graduate programs for those looking to receive a higher education, including degree programs in a master of accountancy, business administration, computer science, […]

UVU Club Rush helps students find others with similar interests

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September 24, 2018

schedule 3 min read

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Whether you want to find people who love to dance as much as you do or connect with people in your major, UVU  has a club for you. Club Rush took place in the Grande Ballroom Sept. […]