A disturbing trend
Lately, there has been a noticeable inclination in the minds of fresh young college students when concerning literature: they are sticking to what’s familiar. It seems that most students can…
October 29, 2007
Stories — Page 3
Making headlines
NFLAmong the San Diego County fire evacuees were members of the San Diego Chargers. Running back LaDainian Tomlinson and quarterback Phillip Rivers were among the 40 members of the organization…
Where the end of oppression begins
A call to Eve Ensler:I have had the privilege of performing in the Vagina Monologues for the past two years. This last year, I was able to co-produce it as…
Editorial
Voting to elect officials who will make policy and steer the direction of communities, states and nations is a right that many people take for granted.For the past couple of months throughout the city of Orem, lawns, light posts, and street corners have been displaying signs advertising the candidates who are currently campaigning for three available seats on the Orem City Council.
Trick or seat
Last Friday, Oct. 26, was the passing of the Hunter’s Moon, the first full moon after the Harvest Moon, which, according to pre-Christian Celtic folklore, marks the end of summer….
Tajik ambassador comes to UVSC
Abdujabbor Shirinov, ambassador of Tajikistan to the United States, will speak at UVSC Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. in LA107 as part of the ambassador lecture series. "Ambassador Shirinow will…
Utah’s state quarter unveiled
On Monday, Oct. 15, Utah’s state quarter was unveiled to the public, at the US Mint in Denver. The quarter commemorates the completion of the first transcontinental railroad at Promontory,…
Tax preparation volunteers
The United Way of Utah County is currently recruiting and training volunteers for their volunteer income tax assistance program for low-income families and individuals in the area, starting mid-January and…
Referendum 1 vote approaches
It has been 33 years since Utahns last voted on a referendum, but on Nov. 6, their decision on Referendum 1 will settle one of Utah’s most heated controversies. Referendum…
2007 Elections
All across Utah, people will have the opportunity to make their voices heard in the 2007 municipal election on Nov. 6. In Orem, citizens will elect three city council members. Candidates Margaret Black, Carl Hernandez, Mark Seastrand, Tom Fifita Sitake, Brent Sumner and Michael J. Whimpey are all competing to fill the open seats on Orem’s city council.
