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.

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.

The valley guide

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: 6 minutes Editors pick of the week: Blink 182 will perform live in concert with Taking Back Sunday and Chester French at the McKay Events Center on Monday night. This must-see concert will be the place to be for UVU students on Labor Day. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting mckayeventscenter.

Top five local burger joints you have to try

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Throughout the years, the hamburger has indefinitely positioned itself as a staple food product for the majority of college students, but let’s be honest, the quality of the burger often varies from place to place. The following is a list of local burger joints that put a little extra TLC into their meaty marvels, putting the typical fast food burger from the dollar menu to shame.

Alternative Eating

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Being an alternative eater on campus is difficult, near impossible. With a selection of meat or dairy-based, high-fructose corn syrup infused, gluten-laden “food,” UVU is not really friendly to those unorthodox among us. Here is a description of the most common alternative diets found on campus.

10 “Must-Eat” places to take a date

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes #1 Mi Ranchito Grille (Mexican) – This family-owned and operated restaurant serves authentic Mexican recipes passed down from generations; definitely one not to miss. 390 E. State Rd., American Fork. #2 Art City Trolley (American) – Located inside an authentic Trolley Car, this restaurant can serve as a conversation piece between you and your date.

UVU starts off 2009 season with big wins

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute On Aug. 28 and 29, the UVU volleyball team traveled north to begin their season at the Weber State Invitational and came away with the title, conquering Gonzaga, Weber State and Utah State. The Wolverines first met Gonzaga on Aug. 28 and won all four sets.

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.

Owlz continue to carve up Pioneer League

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes One night after posting a comeback victory in extra innings, the Orem Owlz made short work of the visiting Casper Ghosts on their way to an 11-2 victory on a gorgeous Tuesday evening at Brent Brown Ballpark. Michael Wing paced the Owlz offense going 4-for-4 including a double, while Kevin Ramos knocked in three runs on two hits.

Making headlines

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute RSL in playoff hunt Real Salt Lake won two straight games, something they have not done since the first week in April, giving them a 9-9-6 record and 33 points on the season. This puts RSL in the eighth and final playoff spot. There are seven games left in the 2009 MLS season and 21 possible points for RSL.