Cathy Nixon: heart of UVU Women’s Basketball
Cathy Nixon is more than an ice cream-loving basketball coach; she is an inspiration. She is our hero for the week. Here is what she had to say:
September 1, 2008
Stories — Page 3
News briefs
In memory of Milo Amosa: UVU English Literature Professor Milo Amosa passed away on Aug. 17. Amosa held doctorates in history, political science and English. Last year he presented a paper and participated in a round table discussion at Oxford University. His funeral services were on Aug. 22.
Language: a most dangerous possession
If there is one class that could possibly benefit every student at UVU it is “Language: A Most Dangerous Possession.” Scott Abbott and Alex Caldiero are teaming together to bring students the chance to learn more about language and furthermore, themselves.
Web site of the week
For years now, every traditional media source has been sweating under the pressure caused by the unbridled distribution of information across the Internet.
The artists have left the building
As I wander through the labyrinth of GT hallways, the question I keep asking is, “Where can I find the dance department?” And the answer I keep getting is, “Why on earth would dance be all the way over here in GT?”
How to impress your professors
In most cases, real objectivity is impossible. This specifically applies to professors and grading, because sometimes, even if you try your darndest on assignments and tests, your professor just won’t like you. This could be a problem for more than just grading; you could lose a possible reference or even earn a bad reputation in the staff room. Face it: Your grades depend on more than what is listed in the syllabus.
Fall TV takes off
The month of September is known for casting the winds of change — and with them, new beginnings. For many, September marks the start of another school year or even a new job. For a few others, though, this month means so much more: the start of another groundbreaking season of primetime television. This week, the answers and resolutions that we’ve been yearning for since May’s burning finales, as well as the pilots of promising new series, will start to hit our TV screens.
Gonzo gives yet more perspective on Thompson’s erratic life
The legends surrounding the eccentric writer Hunter S. Thompson appear, at least to some degree, to be accurate.??The new documentary Gonzo, narrated by his muse, Johnny Depp, premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, and is currently playing at the Broadway Theater in Salt Lake City. The film sheds new light on Thompson’s life by interviewing a variety of people that personally knew the man.
Dave’s Movie Corner
The new semester has begun, and that means a whole lot of stress and lots of studying, so movies that don’t really require a whole lot of thinking might be a nice release.
Correction
In the “Best Of” section of the UVU Review’s Aug. 25 issue, we listed upcoming events in the McKay center as Muse, Damien Rice, and Guster. These concerts were in September of 2007.
