Letters to the editor

February 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU merits To the editor, Having attended two universities before UVU, I have to say that this university does an incredible job catering to its students. I think that it is a joke when people complain about parking, because it doesn’t get any better than this anywhere else.

U.N.’s lasting squables

February 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes At first glance, the United Nations is nothing more than a bunch of narcissistic, ethnocentric diplomats who sit around and read their prepared texts, which all basically say the same thing. Even if a resolution is passed after many hours of discussion, it’s not binding because the UN does not have any real way to enforce the resolutions that they pass; they are more like strong suggestions.

Student benefits gained from volunteer service

February 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Hundreds of students walk right past SC101 every day without a second glance. Others are familiar with the programs offered there, and many have helped our community by participating in the blood drives and food drives they regularly organize. But there are few students who have taken advantage of the volunteer opportunities that can help their degrees.

UVU does “Do the Dew”

February 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Mountain Dew makes this institution unique in that it is the most popular flavored drink on campus, with 1880 cases of Mountain Dew consumed last year. In fact, it is the preferred flavored beverage over Pepsi, 7Up, and Dr. Pepper among all the 55 beverage vending machines on campus.

Shuttle bus route often not meeting needs

February 2, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute The campus bus shuttle system has introduced seven new stops to the previous route, which had only one stop. With the new additions, one would expect it to be much easier to get around campus; however, many students feel the change was not an improvement. In a recent poll of 100 students, 64 said they feel that instead of just being dropped off at the Sorensen Student Center, they now simply end up waiting for the bus out in the cold.

Police blotter

February 2, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Jan. 16 – DISORDLY CONDUCT – UVU Police responded to a report of a fight at College Drive in Orem. Officers arrived on the scene and found a male and female arguing while standing in the middle of the road. Both were charged with disorderly conduct. Jan. 21 – MEDICAL – A UVU maintenance employee fell off a ladder while working alone in the Administration Building at around 2:30 a.

How to find a president

February 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes By the end of February, UVU could have a new president. There are currently four finalists being explored and recommended to the Board of Regents, the group that coordinates with higher education and postsecondary institutions statewide. Here’s how the process generally works: * First, put out an ad.

Turning point of new U.S. presidency

February 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes With Barack Obama recently sworn into office as the new U.S. President, a panel of Utah professors will be at Utah Valley University discussing the topic of “New Presidency: A Turning Point in History?” on Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Center Stage in the Sorensen Student Center.

Student job market declining

February 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Due to the current economic situation, students are finding it increasingly difficult to find jobs on campus as well as within the community. Laura Carlson, UVU Student Employment Manager, said that there are two main contributors to this problem: first, there are more students competing for the same number of jobs and second, there is a lack of available jobs on campus and in the community.

News briefs

February 2, 2009

Reading Time: 3 minutes Campus News The real “Rain Man” to visit UVU With more than 9,000 books memorized, Kim Peek, the inspiration for Dustin Hoffman’s character in the Oscar award-winning movie Rain Man, will be at Utah Valley University to share his unique ability this coming Monday.