Frosted vinyl hiding UVU’s rock wall is removed

November 9, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Mount Timpanogos faces directly into the windows of the UVU rock climbing wall located in the Student Life and Wellness Center, but the view has been blocked by vinyl frost covering the windows since the construction about four years ago. While scaling the side of the rock wall, climbers couldn’t take advantage of the view […]

5 things to know about Prop 5

October 30, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes What is Prop 5? Proposition 5 will allow the construction of a student housing village that will provide 1,600 beds to the growing community of UVU students by allowing a rezone. Orem city passed Ordinance No. O- 2018-0005 to rezone a residential area consisting of 9.58 acres to the PD-48 student housing zone earlier this […]

Students, professors protest American Bullfighting event

September 30, 2018

Reading Time: 4 minutes Photos by Johnny Morris Conflict clouded the Freestyle For Hope Shorty Gorham’s American Freestyle Bullfighting event Sept. 29, as bullfighting enthusiasts were met by animal rights activists on their way into the UCCU Center. “It’s inappropriate for universities to hold events like this that use animals for entertainment,” said philosophy professor and protest organizer, Karen […]

Campus guide: how to eat on campus with special dietary needs

July 12, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes When venturing a new campus, there are some locations everyone should know about. It is vital to know where the restrooms are, where your classrooms are and where you can grab delicious food to keep your brain functioning. For those with special dietary needs, navigating a food court can be quite intimidating. If you need […]

How to be eco-friendly on campus this semester

July 9, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes In order to help save the world by cutting back on waste, one doesn’t need to completely change their lifestyle. At times, it’s the little things that can really add up. Being sustainable and green on campus is easier than one might think. Here are some ways students can make changes and live an environmentally-friendly […]

Astrid Tuminez selected as UVU’s first female president

April 20, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minute Photo by Kimberly Bojorquez   The Utah State Board of Regents selected Astrid Tuminez as UVU’s next university president, April 20 at Centre Stage. “She’s been proven to be an adynamic and effective leader across academic, non-profit, public policy and corporate sectors,” said Daniel Campbell, chairman of the state’s Board of Regents. “She is focused […]

Four finalists selected for next UVU president

April 12, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU’s Presidential Search Committee has proposed four finalists to the State Board of Regents to fill the university president position April 12. The 24-person search committee, which includes UVU employees and local community leaders, has selected these individuals after several months of public input and in-person interviews. Three men and one woman have been selected. […]

UVU community says farewell to Holland

April 5, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Video messages recorded to send memories, best wishes Photos by Abby Van Buren During the 9 years of Matthew Holland’s presidency, students, faculty and the UVU community have made memories that they were able to share through video recordings across campus March 29, April 4 and 5. Video booths were set up in various locations […]

UCAS students join national walkout 1 month after Parkland shooting

March 14, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes Students mourn lives lost and protest gun control Photos by Kimberly Bojorquez A month after the Parkland school shooting, UCAS students participated in a planned protest by walking out of class March 14, for 17 minutes, to honor the 17 who died. UVU students across campus participated in the walkout, while dozens of UCAS students, a […]