Police Beat

March 1, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Feb. 10, 2010- 8:29 a.m.: Dispatch received a call of an allegedly suicidal escaped felon that was possibly on campus. Officers located the suspect as he exited a UTA bus and were able to take him into custody. There is no word on whether or not the individual will face charges. 3:23 p.m.: An officer […]

Finding truth in tuition

March 1, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes Feb. 23 President Holland lead his first yearly “Truth and Tuition” hearing in which he emphasized the need for the university to buckle down through this tough economic time. “It is a difficult situation we are in, but it is not the worst situation we could be in,” said Holland. “The reality of our situation […]

Stacking the deck

March 1, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes “Let your voice be heard,” the main UVU Student Government Web site declares. “Help make a difference on UVU’s campus.” But what is the process by which someone can get involved? One of the best ways to do so is to apply for an appointed position within the UVUSA Student Council. While certain student government […]

Slice of 3.14159265

March 1, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU Review visited the Math Lab, asking a few tutors on the spot to name as many numerals in pi as they could. Here are the results, with a joke and a fact. Luc Earl: 3.14159 Alissa Boyer: 3.14159(1) Joe Pearson: 3.141(7) Pi says, “get real” I say, “be rational.” Lindsey Cracroft: 3.14159[65(2)] “The Egyptians […]

Vote!

March 1, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes Two team’s campaign efforts will culminate March 1-3 for UVUSA student body elections. Student body officers for the 2010-2011 year will be elected by the general student body. The two teams running are Team Elevate and Team UVUnited. Team elevate is headed by Richard Portwood, running for Student Body President. Portwood has served on UVUSA […]

Swindlers receive their just desserts in local performance

March 1, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes How much money would you pay to witness two self-absorbed womanizers receive a well-deserved comeuppance? This is the experience currently offered at Hale Center Theater in Orem in their stage production of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” showing through April 24. The production, which is based on the 1988 comedic film, follows the debonair Lawrence Jameson, played […]

4 only 1 gallery

March 1, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute Continuing their silent protest, the art department is maintaining a minimal yet commanding presence in the former 401 Gallery in GT level four, now being labeled the “4 Only 1 Gallery”. One has to literally maneuver into the crevice in which artwork is now displayed, while the music department reserves the majority of space for […]

Briefs – March 1st 2010

March 1, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Wolverines Finish ReBath Snowman Getaway in 12th Utah Valley finished its first tournament of the 2010 spring golf season in 12th place at the ReBath Snowman Getaway at Whirlwind Golf Club’s Cattail Course. Noah Cook was the top finisher for the Wolverines, finishing in 48th place after a final round 79. Dane Christensen tied for […]

Utah Valley lacrosse rules Las Vegas

March 1, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Utah Valley University lacrosse team successfully dominated the MCLA Vegas Full House tournament in Las Vegas Feb. 19-20. After three games the Wolverines emerged number one with an accumulative score of 53-29. Utah Valley played Western Washington in their first game of the season. The end of the first half brought a score of […]

Utah Lake bridge still troubled

March 1, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Leon Harward, described in the “Salt Lake Tribune” as a “businessman”, wants to build a toll bridge across Utah Lake.  The estimated cost, according to Mr. Harward, is $300 million.  He’s a partner in Utah Crossing Inc., a “private outfit” but will not specify the origins of the budget for such an undertaking. Which is […]