Reading Time: 2 minutes Jan. 24, 2011: 12:47 a.m. – A traffic stop was made for a traffic violation. During the stop, it was found that the driver had a warrant. He was arrested and transported to Utah County Jail. 12:17 p.m. – A phone report was taken about a reported suspicious incident. It has been reported that someone […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Jan. 6, 2011: 4:22 p.m. Officer observed a vehicle traveling with both airbags deployed. The officer initiated a traffic stop. The officer found the vehicle to be unsafe to drive and had the vehicle towed to the owner’s residence. Owner has been advised twice not to drive the vehicle. Jan. 18, 2011 7:43 p.m. Some […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Dec. 14, 2010: 1:37 p.m. – Officer responded to parking lot N on report of children that had been left unattended in a vehicle. On scene, officer found two toddlers ages one and two inside the vehicle. Officer issued them a citation and advised them of their court date. Dec. 17, 2010: 12:19 p.m. – […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Nov. 3, 2010 2:32 p.m. – Officer dispatched to the Sorensen Student Center, responding to a report of a delayed rape report from Oct. 30, during the UVU Halloween Dance. After interviewing the persons involved, it was determind the case was unfounded and no rape occurred. No other action was taken. Nov. 4, 2010 6:34 […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes In 1983, this university hired a woman to work in the campus bookstore. She was expected to be just another employee. Little did they know that by hiring her, they would be brightening the lives of thousands of students, faculty and staff. The woman is Jeannett Jones and for the last 27 years, she has […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Unfortunately for many children, bullying or taunting is commonplace. This problem has shifted from the schoolyards to the digital realm, which often leaves its victims surrounded by an inescapable struggle and the outcome is proving deadly. While the age group where cyberbullying seems to be prevalent is typically teenagers, it still can take place with […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes The corners of his mouth are slightly upturned, presenting a sort of coy perma-grin. A shock of silver hair sits atop his head, giving him the air of a grandpa rather than a police officer. His nonchalant saunter when he walks belies his attention to detail and genuine concern for the safety of those on […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes I remember the first time I saw a cell phone. I was in sixth grade at Table Mound Elementary School in Dubuque, Iowa. I distinctly remember overhearing an older woman nearby refer to it as “the devil’s walkie-talkie.” Little did she know just how much “the devil’s walkie-talkie” would come to shape the worldwide cultural […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Student Alumni Association handed out birthday cake and ice cream in honor of the school’s birthday on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Center Stage and the Zone in the student center. The gathering is held annually every 3rd Wednesday in September, and is meant to honor the school’s founding. “We hold this event on a […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute As part of Ethics Week, the university will host three visiting experts in the field of judicial ethics on Tuesday, Sept. 21. The visiting experts are Victoria “Tori” Henley, executive director of the California Commission on Judicial Performance; Randall “Randy” Roybal, executive director of the New Mexico Judicial Standards Commission and Colin Winchester, executive director […]