Borderlands: It’s still good.

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April 12, 2012

schedule 2 min read

After buying Borderlands when it first came out in 2009, I fell in love with it. While not a perfect game it was fun, and even more important, it was funny. While exploring the world of Pandora and the lore of The Vault was enticing, the humor is what sold the game.   Users will […]

Passing on pearls, wear one, wear many

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April 9, 2012

schedule 2 min read

Pearls. Many refer to them as “Grandmother’s”. The simple, elegant style, black pearls or white. Necklaces. Earrings. Bracelets. Numerous or singular.   Beauty knows no age. Pearls provide a woman with affordable transcendent beauty. Classy enough for any dinner and a simple look for every season.   If they’re good enough for Elizabeth Taylor and […]

Lady Danburry: Thinking in shapes, sewing the details

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April 9, 2012

schedule 3 min read

In looks and demeanor, Lynette Danburry is a living version of Disney’s Snow White. But this lady has left the singing to her prince and husband, Drew, owner of Drew Danburry Barber Shop, and instead uses her talents to create her one-of-a-kind clothing line. Raised by a ballet costume-mistress mother, sewing and art have always […]

PR students gain real life experience

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April 9, 2012

schedule 3 min read

The end of the semester brings different assignments, exams and projects for students in various majors across campus. For a group of five students studying public relations in the UVU Communication department, the end of the semester means getting real-life work experience with a local company.   Giancarlo Improta, Alexa Hansen, Jocelyn Stimpson, Alyson Livingston […]

Elders will ‘Quest’ for scholarships at seminar

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April 9, 2012

schedule 2 min read

The day a 101-year-old member of Elder Quest ceased participation in the group’s activities was the day she died.   A little-known “lifelong learning” organization for senior students over 55, Elder Quest has been supporting UVU since 1992 as an integral part of UVU’s Community and Continuing Education Department. Not only has the self-sustaining organization […]

UVU welcomes first women’s lacrosse team

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April 9, 2012

schedule 4 min read

Thanks to the determination of students, faculty and staff, UVU can check forming a women’s lacrosse team off the to-do list. The season, which began in late October, has taught these athletes that hard work and perseverance really do pay off.   As UVU’s first women’s lacrosse team, the players have faced many challenges they […]

Mixing the masculine & feminine in fashion

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April 9, 2012

schedule 2 min read

In fashion, there is a need for contrast. It’s far too easy for similar elements to blend together and get lost. This is especially true when it comes to clothing that can be regarded as super feminine. What I mean by feminine is short dresses, frilly tops, high heels, etc. Wearing too many of this […]

Student nominees’ night to shine

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April 9, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Co-hosts lend novel perspective to 17-year-old event.   Seeing how the Wolverine Achievement Awards program hasn’t changed much from the previous 17 years, emcees Dr. Bob Rasmussen and Phil Clegg took the evening’s entertainment upon themselves.   Following an extended absence from the Ragan Theatre stage, Clegg, the assistant dean of students, acquiesced to Rasmussen’s […]

Art & Bees: Life with the Moultons

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April 9, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Changing flowers to gifts of gold, bees are an industrious and integral part of nature. Though tiny, they make a significant impact on agriculture. They also provide us with a tasty, natural treat—honey.   These little workers and their natural treats form the basis of Stan and Alicia Moulton’s livelihood. The couple has been in […]

Down syndrome awareness comes to Utah Valley University

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April 9, 2012

schedule 5 min read

As Shakespeare once said, “To be or not to be, that is the question.” Whether or not a student with Down syndrome can handle the ups and downs that come with attending a large university is a challenging question. Believe it or not, it can be done and is being done at Utah Valley University. […]