Molly Morbids win Utah Valley derby bout

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March 24, 2012

schedule 5 min read

Skintight pink outfits, short shorts and fishnet stockings contrasted with the intensity of the athleticism shown in the Molly Morbids’ debut battle. It unveiled just how rough roller derby can be.   One of three teams in the Happy Valley Derby Darlins roller derby league, the Molly Morbids team is comprised of the best roller derby […]

Utah County construction update March 23-29

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March 23, 2012

schedule 2 min read

In addition to the general nighttime lane restrictions along the I-15 corridor, which will affect traffic from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 p.m. Friday to 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Utah Department of Transportation has announced other areas for driver consideration.   I-15 lane restrictions through American Fork and Lindon University […]

Women’s rugby team retains winning spirit

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March 12, 2012

schedule 3 min read

The 30 team members constituting the UVU women’s rugby team have defied stereotypes on and off the field since 2004. Not only did the Division II team earn an undefeated fall 2011 season, they also returned home boasting first place and a tournament MVP in the Collegiate Division of the annual Champagne Classic in San […]

Popular author returns for 71st commencement

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March 12, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Erin Gruwell will once again grace the UCCU Center to speak at UVU’s 71st Commencement Ceremony on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. Graduates and members of the community will recognize Gruwell as the author of “The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them,” […]

Coalition against discrimination meets with President Holland

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March 9, 2012

schedule 3 min read

  Members of the coalition worked well into the early morning preparing an official statement to give to President Holland.   UVU has worked hard at putting forth an image of inclusiveness and acceptance of all students. However, some students believe there is still more to be done. A group of students called the Coalition […]

Utah Valley Women’s basketball hasn’t met its own expectations this season

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March 8, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Jenna Johnson knows full well Utah Valley women’s basketball hasn’t met its own expectations this season. She knows they lost games they should have won, meshed later than they should have, and underachieved in their own eyes if not those of the coaches’ preseason poll.   In short, this year’s Wolverines team looks a lot […]

No Internet on campus, first time ever

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March 5, 2012

schedule 2 min read

The library was vacant mid-day on campus. On a weekday, this is a sight worthy of a double take. For hours there has been no server access on campus for students. This includes Internet access on any computer and wifi is down as well for students with laptops.   Mitch Foutz works in the computer […]

Anonymous email denounces candidate for sexual orientation

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March 2, 2012

schedule 5 min read

While political races can be ruthless, the current race for one UVUSA position just turned personal. On Thursday, March 1 various club presidents received an email from an anonymous email account denouncing candidate Tom Hawkins because of his sexual orientation. Hawkins, who is openly gay, is running for Vice President of Clubs and Organizations.   […]

Miss Africa Utah pageant selects 2012 queen

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March 1, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Amidst familiar romantic 90s pop ballads and an animated crowd, nine young women clad in little black dresses and colorful feather boas paraded across the stage at Ragan Theatre, welcoming the audience to the Miss Africa Utah pageant.   The second annual event, held on Sat., Feb. 25, and founded by UVU senior Gloria Kajo, […]

Sophomores Aird, Hunsaker step up production for UVU men’s basketball

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February 20, 2012

schedule 4 min read

Entering the 2011-12 campaign, seniors Isiah Williams and Geddes Robinson were the headliners garnering all the attention.   Williams was the returning All-American Honorable Mention, a scorer capable of 20-plus points on any given night. Robinson brought an elite level of defense and rebounding, heightened after a rigid offseason workout regime.   With the media […]