Recovering from the wounds of economic decline

October 5, 2009

Reading Time: 3 minutes Open your wallet and rifle through its contents. Your student I.D. card, a few receipts, a fully stamped card redeemable for frozen yogurt, a few family photos … is there anything missing? Your wallet is undoubtedly lighter because there was an increase in tuition this semester. During the 2008-2009 school year, full-time residents were paying […]

Sketch: The healing power of art

October 5, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Sketch This week, the expert input comes from over 900 shirts. The Clothesline Project, which displays T-shirts made by and in honor of victims of violence and abuse, was displayed at UVU last week. While the shirts do display horrific amounts of pain, they also bear witness to the powerful effects of healing. “A lot […]

The anatomy of fear

October 5, 2009

Reading Time: 3 minutes Secrets of a haunted house revealed A good scare is an October tradition. For some, that might include rewatching Ghostbusters, but for those craving something more interactive, haunted houses are a Halloween-time must. But what makes a good scare? Sean Murray, one of the owners of Nightmare Mansion and a teacher of fear, explained just […]

Fire Arm Permit Class

October 5, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute On Oct. 7 and 8 in the student center, the College Republicans will be hosting the Utah/ Multi-state concealed firearm permit class. The cost is $40 for club members and $45 for guests. The class is open to anyone wishing to obtain a concealed firearm permit or anyone wishing to learn more about the Second […]

Correction:

October 5, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute In the Sept. 28 issue of the UVU Review in the article titled “The Least Marketable Jobs of 2009,” it was stated that “enrollment in the school of Humanities and Social Sciences has decreased by 10.5 percent.” This was incorrect; the official third week enrollment report shows enrollments in the College of Humanities and Social […]

Exchange Club to welcome 88-year-old war veteran

October 5, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute 88-year-old retired Colonel Jack L. Tueller will be sharing stories and playing his trumpet at this week’s meeting of the Exchange Club of Utah Valley. The breakfast gathering will be held on  Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. at Mimi’s Café in Orem. All interested community members are invited to attend. Colonel Tueller served […]

Eating at In ‘N Out Doesn’t Make You a Californian

October 5, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Hey buddy, Jonny Poole here. Just wanted to drop a quick line to you and all the other Utah natives out there so that there’s no confusion in the upcoming months. See, now that In ‘N Out Burger is officially constructing locations in Utah, I know it must be tough to remember that you’re not […]

Bethesda Wants You to Get Wet

October 5, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Bethesda Software is known far and wide for its incredibly deep, varied and story-driven games. Just so you know, their latest offering – Wet – fits into none of these categories. As a matter of fact, Wet fits into a strange, almost paradoxical subset of games that can be categorized as fun but not necessarily good. Based […]

Mothers without borders

October 5, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Mothers Without Borders is holding their fourth annual fundraiser boutique to benefit orphans of Zambia on Nov. 6 – 7 at Mellor Hidden Meadows Reception Center in Lehi. Proceeds raised from the handmade items sold at the boutique will go towards relieving hardships faced by the children in this less fortunate African country. Entry to […]