Grand Theft Auto Aug. 13 — An officer located a stolen Toyota truck while on patrol. The truck had been reported stolen out of Orem. He notified Orem police and an officer responded to the scene. The rightful owner of the truck was notified and came to claim it. No further action was taken. Drunken […]
Students, faculty, staff and local residents gathered around campus to watch a partial solar eclipse during the first day of the semester Aug. 21. “We knew that as the first day of school, it was going to be a big event to bring the campus together, that we were going to have a lot of […]
Several new food options are coming to campus during the Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters to replace the Valley View Café and The Rotisserie. Guru’s, The Roll Up Crepe, J Dawgs and Panda Express will be completed during the fall semester, while Chick-fil-A will be completed in spring. According to an information sheet provided […]
Stephen Whyte, beloved professor and former PR emphasis coordinator, was named associate vice president of university marketing and communication May 1. This important position could not have gone to a more capable person than Whyte. He has over 15 years of experience in public relations and has worked around the country and world. He’s been […]
Thousands gathered to celebrate the 42nd Utah Pride Festival from June 2 to June 4 at Washington Square Park and the Library Plaza in Salt Lake City. Rainbows, rainbows and more rainbows filled the streets of Salt Lake City Sunday morning as spectators and float riders cheered and whooped, celebrating what they all had […]
The emergency management office is responsible for many aspects of campus safety and emergency readiness, such as providing education, equipment and resources for the UVU population. Robin Ebmeyer, director of emergency management and safety, is responsible for everything from ensuring that automatic external defibrillators are available throughout campus to developing and rehearsing complex responses to […]
Being safe, even at a location such as UVU might seem unnecessary, but here are some general tips a person can use to minimize risk and stay safe. Be aware of your surroundings Often, especially on a university campus, people are drawn into their electronics and do not pay much attention to what is happening […]
McKhelyn Jones | News Editor As maturing adults in Utah County, it’s important to speak to all types of students about sex. Whether you practice abstinence, are sexually active, uninformed or just curious, here are tips from educational organizations about safe sex. Students for Choice educates students about safe sex on campus and is a […]
Universities around the U.S. are engaged in conversations about consent to educate students about sexual assault. However, consent is such a complex and important issue that one discussion is not enough to fully understand the nuances of it. Here’s what the experts say about consent. “Mostly what you learn while discussing consent is that no […]
Public transit appeals to people for varied reasons. Whether the environment is a concern or someone simply wants to save money on a car and parking, public transit might be a great option. Utah has a robust public transit system that includes buses, TRAX and the FrontRunner train. The Utah Transit Authority offers many different […]