What alumni wish they knew before they attended UVU

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July 10, 2018

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Beginning at UVU is a unique experience for each individual. Some might be nervous freshmen coming to a place where they don’t know anyone, and others might be transfer students coming from different schools. Whatever the situation, once the diplomas have been earned and the caps and gowns have been put away, the graduates move […]

UVU’s campus recreation department offers activities for any season

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July 10, 2018

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College isn’t only about class. Although class is important, it is equally important to do some things that are enjoyable and which can help release the stress of college life. Luckily, UVU has an awesome campus recreation department with an amazing gym, tons of intramural teams to join and an Outdoor Adventure Center. There is […]

Get involved with UVU athletics

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July 10, 2018

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Women and men’s soccer will begin their season on August 13 with exhibition games; Volleyball will begin August 18 with an exhibition match against cross-town rival BYU. Men and women’s soccer and volleyball will continue to play through the following weeks as regular season starts. During the summer, free activities such as spikeball, pickleball, volleyball, […]

How to be eco-friendly on campus this semester

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July 9, 2018

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In order to help save the world by cutting back on waste, one doesn’t need to completely change their lifestyle. At times, it’s the little things that can really add up. Being sustainable and green on campus is easier than one might think. Here are some ways students can make changes and live an environmentally-friendly […]

Conserving wolf populations stabilizes Yellowstone ecosystem

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April 25, 2018

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  Common fables centered around wolves such as Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs or the Boy Who Cried Wolf, perpetuate ideas of wolves as vicious predators that serve no substantial purpose besides acting as a warning to what would become of misbehaving children. However, as results from Yellowstone national park’s wolf conservation […]

Give back to Earth with saved time

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April 25, 2018

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As the semester draws to an end and finals week is slowly approaching, time becomes short. Most of us would love to travel around the world and help in projects to save the planet but might lack the time and funding to do so. Here are some things you can do that will only take […]

Students support environment by helping refugees

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April 23, 2018

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UVU LDS students clean up the environment with the help of Stitching Hearts Worldwide by turning plastic bags into sleeping mats. This project has been going on since the beginning of January every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Institute Building, with the final day being April 17. “It’s not only helping refugees, […]

How rummaging through trash can help promote sustainability

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April 23, 2018

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UVU is now the largest university in the state of Utah. With that title comes the opportunity to be the leaders in the fight for sustainability. Helping to lead the way is Scott Williams, professor over outdoor recreation management. As a project, Williams organized a trash audit at Northridge Elementary school to assess how much […]

Using education for the pursuit of happiness: Anne Arendt

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April 17, 2018

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Going to college is a decision that will shape your entire life. Many find themselves choosing majors based off careers they thought they’d enjoy. But, sometimes students discover that the major they chose might not be right for them. Instead of staying her course, Anne Arendt, interim associate dean for student affairs over the engineering […]