Weekly outlook? Confused

January 24, 2011

Reading Time: < 1 minute The existential crisis you’ve been experiencing lately finally has found its origins. Apparently you’ve got your whole life wrong – and it’s all because your zodiac was off. Marriage? Moot. New Business? Proceed way more cautiously. However, life and your personality can finally be put back into some sort of stasis thanks to recent astrological […]

Helping the homeless find a home

January 24, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes “Like” it, text it, vote it: Provo is hoping to follow the footsteps of Salt Lake City and Ogden to climb the ladder of votes and win a $250,000 grant from Pepsi to help the homeless find a home by the end of January. The Food and Care Coalition is a non-profit organization based in […]

Computers in the classroom Distraction or asset?

January 24, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes With constant development in technology, the ownership of laptop computers among students at Utah Valley University is growing in popularity. The use of laptops in the classroom is growing as well, and the question of whether students tend to use them for educational or personal purposes is open for debate. According to Wilson Hansen, a […]

Small classes in a big school

January 24, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Imagine being a senior and all of the classes needed are mapped out, only 12 credits left and all the classes are required and can only be taken at one time. What happens if one of the classes doesn’t have enough students to carry? It seems like a stretch to think that at a university […]

Awards of Excellence

January 24, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Board of Trustees presents highest honor given to employees. In an effort to recognize the outstanding achievement of faculty and staff at Utah Valley University, the Board of Trustees is currently accepting nominations for the Awards of Excellence. Established in 2001, this award focuses on teaching, scholarship, administration, service, student support and the advancement of […]

Letter from The V: January 24, 2011

January 24, 2011

Reading Time: < 1 minute Hey Folks, A plan is a list of things that don’t happen. Obstacles arise, busses are late, personalities change, and your HMO won’t cover any of it.  The difference between a logistical nightmare and a smooth operation often rests on your cognitive shoulders. This weeks V is all about thinking outside of the box. Sometimes […]

Wrestling adds two team victories to 2010-11 season

January 24, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU wrestlers had a long day of competition ahead of them Jan. 15 when they competed at the Lone Star Duals in Arlington, Texas, picking up two team wins, but falling to No. 16 Nebraska. Other than Nebraska, the Wolverine Grapplers hit the mat against The Citadel and Appalachian State and are now 3-1, 1-0 […]

It’s OK – I’ll wait

January 24, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes The waitlist has taken some time to get used to. It has been a positive change for the university however, and will help relieve some of the pressure of growth. So apparently, the waitlist works. Sure, it is the last resort and maybe a little bit of a false hope. But it works. It works […]

Coach Boone

January 24, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes ‘Remember the Titans’ coach addressed students about acceptance during MLK commemoration. It wasn’t his public speaking skills, nor the rapport he built with the audience that made the audience hang on Coach Herman Boone’s every word. Instead, it was the message about diversity and embracing each other’s differences that held the their attention fast. Boone […]

How injuries led to Deadwiler’s improved defense

January 24, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes In his final season as a Wolverine, Deadwiler is driven by his coach and a past teammate. One of the greatest athletes a coach could ask for is one who understands their role on the court and gives their whole heart in fulfilling their duties. Senior Guard Shawn Deadwiler has done just that during his […]