Author: Tyson Peterson

by Tyson Peterson, reporter, [email protected] He can usually be seen dancing at basketball games, hurling t-shirts and other giveaways into the stands, or posing for pictures with fans, but Willy the Wolverine is still seen as somewhat of an enigma to the rest of the Utah Valley University community. Recently there has been talk of a female wolverine – ostensibly Willy’s wife – and a miniature wolverine that following this mindset, could be his son. Students have also asked: How did Willy get his job? What does he do? And why is he so protective of his identity? Tim...

by Tyson Peterson, Sports Writer, [email protected] Here at UVU there are currently 191 registered clubs, 11 of which are sports clubs.  Baseball, cycling, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s rugby, men’s soccer, men’s volleyball, racquetball, rodeo, and fencing are among the many clubs to help students have fun and be active. A few of the clubs have some upcoming events that students should be aware of. The men’s volleyball club will be holding tryouts on September 2 and 7 on the intramural fields. The aikido (martial arts club) will start having weekly practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from...

    By Tyson Peterson   Four new intramural fields right off of Geneva Road are coming this fall to UVU. Prior to the new development, UVU students had used the fields located on the north side of the Extended Education Building, and the grass fields off of 400 West. The new fields are expected to be completed by the first day of school, August 26, when students will not only have access to four new fields, but also more parking, restrooms, and lights to allow for more night games to be played.   Outdoor soccer, ultimate Frisbee, 3-on-3...