UVU had the chance to let loose and experience a true Polynesian luau right in the courtyard last Friday evening.The night started out with a hearty traditional Polynesian luau dinner and included lots of mingling of students and families in the community, laughter, music and friends. The event was put on by the […]
Some people feel the need to make a difference or to resolve world hunger. A daunting task indeed, however, the Provo Food and Care Coalition is helping to make a dent in both. The Food and Care Coalition is hosting their first ever “Battle of the Bands.” The event is a fundraiser aimed at […]
After losing to Utah State last week on the road, the men’s soccer club was eager to come back to Utah Valley and play in front of a home crowd. Tuesday night marked the first home game of the season and left an impression of confidence as they took home a 4-1 victory over Westminster […]
The murmur from patrons shuffling between exhibits drifted above the neatly-tiled floors and illuminated walls toward the vaulted warehouse-style ceilings of the museum. The Woodbury Art Museum brought UVU students and faculty together with members of the community Tuesday night at the 2011 Faculty Art Show. Soon to be celebrating ten years at its location […]
Eggs, sausage, bacon, hamburgers, tacos, pizza and steak are just some of the many foods that Americans love to eat. With a growing student body, Campus Food Services has been making attempts to better accommodate different diets and food choices including vegetarians and vegans. “There has been a noticeable increase for these types of requests,” […]
Whether using a solo instrument, singing a capella or performing in a full ensemble, music has respectfully been referred to as the universal language because of its ability to sway the mood of audiences. UVenue, formally known as Café Night and sponsored by UVUSA, has provided an opportunity for student to showcase their musical […]
The Cannonized Cinema column welcomes guest writers John-Ross Bocye and Matthew Jonassaint. The Great Depression had “City Lights.” The 60s had “The Graduate.” The films of John Hughes dominated the Me Decade. Every era has its important movies – the ones that are defined by their cultural context, and in turn inform future generations about […]
It is a tale of jealousy, selfishness and the downfall of a once great man. And for the first time, people can see a live performance in Utah Valley. “Othello,” directed by Dr. James Arrington, has never been performed in Utah Valley before. The Shakespeare play tells the story of Othello, a moor whose weakness […]
Darkness. Monsters. Murder. Spaghetti? The event was titled “An Affair to Dismember,” and the night of gruesome mayhem welcomed all who dared join in the mysterious murder over a “worm” spaghetti dinner served on good china. It was a taste of Halloween in early September. Zombies, pirates, an evil bridesmaid, a pilot and even a […]
In 2006, the college formerly known as UVSC, a name almost universally replaced by it’s new moniker of UVU, received news that it had officially been accredited as a university, establishing itself on the same level as many surrounding universities in Utah. From the new library to the relocation of the dance department […]