Reading Time: 2 minutes A new school year has arrived and I would like to welcome you to Utah Valley University and encourage you to get involved with the UVU Review. By attending UVU, you will be receiving the best education possible and opportunities to get involved with clubs, intramurals, student government and my favorite: the UVU Review, the […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute The UVU Review is a truly independent student newspaper. This means that, unlike the paper at that other nearby university, we operate free of any editorial control from the administration. As students, we take full responsibility for our paper. The administrators support and guide us, but students working at the paper are in complete control […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes [monoslideshow id=3] Mel Sundquist, Features Editor melsundquist {at} gmail.com 1. Things I have knitted: nipple tassels, condoms (for decoration only), prosthetic breasts and sweaters for statues. 2. While pregnant in Las Vegas, a gambler asked to rub my belly for luck; he then won $2,000. 3. I rarely yell at strangers, but usually when I […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Becoming a staff member of a college newspaper was probably one of the biggest surprises of my summer. It’s been a strange place to come to, as most new environments are, but it’s a great departure from the realm of academic writing that many students become stuck in while in college. Is it difficult to […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes I found a great group of friends at the paper . . . people I will probably stay in touch with for the rest of my life (thank you Facebook). My staff was fun, diverse and smart. We were “engaged” way before that word had a marketing team behind it. There are skills I learned […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes What an exciting time of your life to be here at Utah Valley University! As a fellow student, I am thrilled to write a few words and share some advice. If I get the opportunity to meet you individually (which I hope I do), I will likely ask, “How did you choose to come to […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Joining the Mighty Athletic Wolverine League (MAWL) and getting a 2010-11 sports pass should be on every UVU student’s to-do list for the upcoming semester. “This year we have lowered the price of the All-Sports Pass to $5 instead of $20 from last year,” said Ben Knell, the current MAWL President. A MAWL pass allows […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes With the newly acquired university status, 58 bachelor’s degrees and three Master’s degrees, Utah Valley University has become a prime destination for educational pursuits. According to the Department of Institutional Research and Information and surveys conducted from 2005-2009, over 96 percent of students who have attended this institution have attained their educational goals. Statistics show […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Students work hard each semester to reach their educational goals; fortunately, there are many programs in place that can help those objectives become more attainable. The Math Lab is located in LA 201. It caters to all levels of math, including statistics and calculus. One-on-one, group or even online tutoring is available and no appointment […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The past development of this institution has laid the foundation for today’s success. The school now known as Utah Valley University was founded in 1941, when a group of work programs and their associated communities banded together to create the Central Utah Vocational School. The school that once taught community members valuable trade skills has […]