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 […]

Shooting at 11,000 feet

January 24, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU student/photographer/cinematographer Parker Alec Cross’s eyes look a little red as he stares at his computer screen.  His room looks as if a camera bag has vomited its contents across the floor. A disheveled Parker sits atop his twin-sized bed in the corner with laptop in hand. This is his position for several days when […]

ONLINE ONLY: Hungry lady Wolverines get long awaited victory

January 18, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Last weekend marked a high point in the women’s basketball season (2-14) as they took to home court against Seattle University. After 10 consecutive losses the lady Wolverines were all smiles as they got a win, 74-64, and maybe just what they needed going into full-fledged conference contests from here on out. “We’ve been talking […]

Understanding Muslims

January 18, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes When the Twin Towers fell on Sept. 11, 2001 at the hands of an Islamic militant group, there was a sharp rise in the world’s fear and mistrust of all Muslims. People began to view those belonging to the Islamic religion as extremists who were out to destroy all non-Muslim people. These two ideas have […]

New face with big name at UVU takes over HR

January 18, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes The name Ronnie Price is back on campus, but this Ronnie goes by Ron and isn’t a basketball star like the Ronnie you may be thinking of. On Monday, January 10, Ronnie J. Price, Sr. began his new position as associate vice president of Human Resources. “I’m happy I made the decision to come to […]

MLK’s civic charity still lives today

January 18, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes President Holland lectured about civic charity and the role that it played in the philosophy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Holland’s lecture kicked off the events of the 17th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, “Re-Imagining the Dream.” He expressed the importance of following King’s example to create a better […]