Club Rush needs reform

September 7, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes Despite bigger crowds, clubs disappoint For those who purposely avoided Club Rush because of the obnoxious hip-hop music or overly delightful school-spirited smiles: You didn’t miss much. Clubs weren’t very different from last year and the heat would have melted most of your free chocolate anyway. Considering that our university status requires a more serious […]

Community care: how donating gives back

September 7, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes The next time a news story is blasting over the television about people in other communities polluting, destroying, robbing, demanding or taking something from someone they should not, remember there are many people on this campus who unselfishly choose to give back. There are 92 different endowed scholarship funds and over 100 annual scholarships at […]

Volleyball falls to Utah, returns on four game losing streak

September 7, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes The women’s volleyball team suffered their fourth loss of the season last Tuesday against the University of Utah, 3-1. After last year’s big victory over Utah, who were nationally ranked at the time, the Wolverines couldn’t bring themselves to overtake Utah this year. “Utah played well,” said head coach Sam Atoa. “It was unfortunate because […]

High hopes for a championship season

September 7, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes After enduring two disappointing seasons where UVU men’s rugby finished twelfth in 2008-09 and unranked last year, they are hungry for a shot at taking the top spot this season. The 2007-08 season saw the men’s rugby team play in the national championship game, taking second place after losing to Radford University. Coach Josh Cooper […]

Phase one construction almost complete

September 7, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes The track team has a new venue that is close to being complete, but they still need some help from the community to finish the new complex. On the west side of campus off of 1200 West, the new Hal Wing Track and Field Complex is one month away from phase one being completed. This […]

UVU Cycling – who knew?

September 7, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Did you know that we have a cycling team and club? Well, we do! The cycling club was present at club rush last week in the Hall of Flags, just in case you missed them. The cycling club started two years ago and their advisor is Andrew Creer, professor of Physiology. “Most clubs come and […]

Let’s show OUR colors

September 7, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes As I have walked around on campus the last week and a half, I’ve noticed students showing some blue, red and other colors, but not much green. It’s okay to be a fan of the blue school, red school or another school, but let’s all be fans of the green school that we attend. I […]

Show you’ve got it and join an intramural team

September 7, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Drink your protein shakes, hit the gym and find your favorite “pump-up mix.” Intramurals are back. The intramural office has a list of a dozen different events and sports they have to offer – and that’s just for this month. From flag football, soccer and softball leagues beginning to one-day events like a golf tournament, […]

Scoring disappears during slump

September 7, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes During the Wolverines’ exhibition run, coach Brent Anderson was openly impressed with the team’s scoring potential on the front end, even admitting he might need to “find time” for talented newcomers like Regan Clifford and Haley Curtis. Now, he’d settle for just finding goals. Riding a three-game losing streak going into last Friday’s game against […]

Rodeo ready for what new season brings

September 7, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute The rodeo team has the potential to be the strongest the school has had in years and, “Possible contenders for the National Title,” says rodeo coach Shane Draper. “We have had good teams in the past, but this year’s team looks to be the best since I have been here,” Draper said. The men’s team […]