10 Tips for Freshmen

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: 3 minutes Starting college can be a scary adventure. Some new students find it exciting; however, if you are like me, you may have had a difficult time adjusting to life after high school. I had no idea what was going on when I first started going to school at UVSC.

(107)days of semester

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: 7 minutes THE LOTS Purple (V): Free Lot The free lot is the farthest parking lot away from all of the school buildings. Though free, you still need a permit to park here. Shuttle busses that take you to different stops around the school leave the bus stop in the South end of the lot at random intervals Monday – Thursday 7am to 10pm, and from 7am to 4pm on Fridays but are not always reliable.

Volleyball set to get underway

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute With practice beginning for the UVU women’s volleyball team, fans can expect the 2009 season to be very thrilling. “We’ve been in practice for a little over a week now and I feel very good about what the girls did over the summer and can see how it will be very beneficial this season,” said coach Sam Atoa.

Sports briefs

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes OREM, Utah – When Ryan Toolson’s agent approached him about the possibility of playing professional basketball in Turkey, Utah Valley University’s all-time leading scorer wasn’t in for it at first. He was apprehensive about the culture, the language and to a certain degree, the European style of basketball.

Rough road ahead for RSL

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes After a quick two-game home stand against the Seattle Sounders FC and the league’s best Houston Dynamo, RSL is 5-2-4 in their last 11 games, but their slow start to the season may end up putting them on the outside looking in come playoff time. RSL got a much-needed three points with a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders FC on Aug.

Owlz streaking to the finish

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes It all started with a win over the Idaho Falls Chukars on Aug. 5 and has continued for over two weeks. After finishing third behind Ogden and Idaho Falls in the Pioneer League South Division’s first-half standings, the Owlz have ripped off a season-long winning streak to put them in command of the division race.

Making headlines

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Favre re-returns to the NFL After another off-season full of Brett Favre’s waffling, he has officially reported to training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. Having announced his retirement again following the 2008-09 season, he again led the Vikings and the media on a wild goose chase of decision making.

Top 5: Your Guide to UVU sports

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Whether you’re an incoming freshman, a transfer student or a long-time Wolverine sports fan, there is no substitute for knowledge. Here’s a breakdown of the top 5 things to love and expect from the various athletic programs as we enter the 2009-10 seasons.

Wolverines get a jump on new season

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute With two exhibition games won and behind them, the UVU women’s soccer team is ready to take on the 2009 season. UVU lost a few seniors last season, but coach Brent Anderson says, “We have a great core of players returning this season and we’ve added some great recruits.

The Correctionary: How to avoid word murder

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes You might think this is a silly topic. We all know what education is. For the most part we do. Education is obviously learning, understanding, acquiring skills, knowledge, and expertise. But why? How? What are you doing here? How are you getting the knowledge you ostensibly desire and how are you going to use it? This is no trifling question.