Domino night breaks barriers

October 25, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Salsa and merengue music played loudly from a stereo. Guests chatted as they ate beans, rice and empanadas. But above all, there was the loud clack of dominoes being slapped onto tables around the room. It was the second annual domino tournament at Centre Stage. “Many Latin countries play dominoes, so it’s a fun way […]

Sweet treats and thrills for kids

October 25, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute Treats, a spook alley and trick-or-treating are all part of this year’s annual Halloween Kids Night. The UVUSA will be holding the festivities in the Grande Ballroom on Oct. 25 from 6-8 p.m. and it is free to the public. The Kid’s Night will be split into two parts. The first will consist of a […]

Debate focuses on education

October 25, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes Gov. Gary Herbert and Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon faced off for the fourth gubernatorial debate in UVU’s Grande Ballroom on Wednesday Oct. 6. With an audience of mostly students and some community members, Herbert and Corroon’s debate focused on education rather than campaign finance, which has been the main topic of previous debates. […]

Heartache and hope

October 25, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes During the Vietnam War, 58,000 soldiers were killed. During that same time 51,000 women in the United States were killed by men claiming to love them. The Clothesline Project, held on Oct. 20-21, was created in order to bring statistics, like those mentioned above, into the public view. The project uses T-shirts and three distinct […]

Campus and community coming together for good cause

October 25, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Building Construction department and the Volunteer & Service-Learning Center have teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a family in need. The new home being built for the Mariscal family will be the third house that UVU and Habitat for Humanity have worked on together. The Mariscal family includes a […]

Freedom Writers’ Erin Gruwell to speak

October 25, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes On Tuesday, Oct. 26, the Freedom Writer’s Foundation president, Erin Gruwell, will be speaking in the Grande Ballroom from 12-1 p.m. Gruwell became a high school teacher at Woodrow Wilson High in Long Beach, California in 1994 while attending college. She was introduced to many of the students that were involved in gang violence, juvenile […]

Breaking the chains of child abuse

October 25, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes The clamor of the roaring engine echoed as a bearded, leather-clad man pulled into the courtyard on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. On his back, a massive black and red patch of a clenched fist reads “Bikers Against Child Abuse.” In conjunction with the Clothesline Project, four speakers from the Utah County chapter of BACA addressed […]

Here and Now: No One Left Behind

October 25, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Translation of Aqui y Ahora: Nadie se quede atrás The first year in college requires commitment, effort and dedication. No one is forced to begin a university career especially when it comes to international students. Everyone is here because they have goals and want to get ahead. For many, the first year in college is […]

Chief Brewer

October 25, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes The corners of his mouth are slightly upturned, presenting a sort of coy perma-grin. A shock of silver hair sits atop his head, giving him the air of a grandpa rather than a police officer. His nonchalant saunter when he walks belies his attention to detail and genuine concern for the safety of those on […]

Spring registration has sprung

October 25, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Spring registration began Monday, Oct. 25. While many students choose to wait until the beginning of the semester to register, with constantly growing numbers, many academic advisors are encouraging students to register early in order to get into the classes they need and want. For those looking for an elective or even just an interesting […]