Give back your handouts

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes There is a near-constant refrain I hear from friends, fellow students and political pundits in the ongoing debate in health care and it goes something like this: “I believe in personal responsibility, and I don’t think that it’s right that some poor person or illegal immigrant should get a handout from the government for doing […]

Who’s taking home the hardware?

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes With the beginning of the college football season there is always time to speculate as to who will be touting the hardware come December. The race for the Heisman and the track meet to the national championship will be hotly contested until the final weeks of the season. The battle for the Heisman has three […]

Wolverines suffer tough weekend

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute After a scoreless tie through 68 minutes, Seattle University’s women’s soccer team picked up goals from Lauren Munechika and Maddy Cartwright to help them to a 2-0 win over Utah Valley University in a non-conference match Aug. 28 at the University of Idaho. Munechika began the scoring for the Redhawks (3-1) when a Jamie Coe […]

Fall intramurals getting underway

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Now that school has started and everyone is starting to settle into their everyday routine, it’s time to mix it up, do something different and get more involved. A great way to do this is by signing up and participating in some events this fall, hosted by the Intramurals club which is located in the […]

Empowering our community through literacy

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes  If you are reading this, you are using one of your most valuable skills. Literacy, the ability to use reading and writing in real life situations and in personal development, is critical to functioning in society. According to Dr. Sirpa Grierson, state coordinator for the Utah Council of the International Reading Association, “Literacy is power.” […]

Food finding for freeloaders

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Okay, budget, here goes. Textbooks and tuition: check. Rent and utilities: check. Back to school gear (new clothes, pens, and rare Chewbacca lunch box found on e-bay): check. Anything else? Ah yes. Money for food: ummm…   Okay, so it’s been a few days since you’ve donated your plasma and your money is running low. […]

Lydia does McDonald’s

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Ello all you food enthusiasts, its Aunty Lyds here and I’ve had food on my mind. So here’s some thought for food, as it were.   Now I don’t want to upset anyone here, but you know home cooking is the best, isn’t it? Yes Lydia, you are right, home cooking is the best. So […]

Fall fashion forecast

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute As fall begins and summer ends, it’s time to put away those shorts and tanks to make room for jeans and jackets. Fall this year is full of bold colors, unique textures and exciting trends. With a few simple adjustments, UVU ladies can get their wardrobes looking fresh for fall.  1. Scarves. Nothing says fall […]