Grapplers impress at annual intrasquad dual

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Despite competing on the same night as both basketball teams, the wrestling team drew the biggest crowd of the night thanks in large part to this year’s freshman class of 20-plus. The recruiting class was ranked No. 11 in the country, boasting several grapplers who won multiple state titles in their prep careers.   […]

GWC Conference Queens

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lexi Robinson kicks the ball in a regular season game. The Wolverines sealed the regular season conference championships with a win over South Carolina State. This years women’s soccer team has been put through the wringer and while they are not spotless, they have come out on top of the Great West Conference and earned […]

On the road with Charley Jenkins

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: 6 minutes An inside look at a potential music industry internship   It’s almost 10:45 a.m. as I wait outside the Home Depot in Lindon, Utah. This is our meeting place. Today, Saturday, Oct. 29, I am going to experience firsthand what it is like to be on tour with a country music star.     Charley […]

Men’s Basketball Preview: Isiah Williams aims to pass this season

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s a trivia question most would fail, with an answer that would likely be followed by raised eyebrows and a quizzical “really?”   Who is the only returning basketball All-American in the state of Utah?   The answer: Isiah Williams, starting shooting guard at Utah Valley University.   For better or worse, Williams finds himself […]

UVU supports engaged learning for students

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU is continuing to create hands-on learning by giving students engaged learning opportunities, occurring when students are able to actively participate in the learning process. It is one focus which sets UVU apart from other universities. The communications program, including the Public Relations Student Society of America, especially focuses on engaged learning.   PRSSA is […]

‘Glimpse’ into another world

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Music gives listeners an opportunity to escape into the unknown for a while. This same escape can be offered through dance, only dance guides the mind into a specific area through the interpretation of the choreography.   UVU’s Synergy Dance Team is offering a way into these unique states of mind through their upcoming performance […]

UVU ranks low in sexual health resources

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Things weren’t too good to begin with, but it looks like they have gotten even worse. According to the annual Trojan Sexual Health Report, UVU dropped five places from 113 last year to 118 this year in the nationwide study of sexual health resources on campuses.   The study, which was fielded by research firm […]

Una generación de pintores nuevos en UVU

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Pasión por el arte, creatividad y talento, describen a una nueva generación de pintores talentosos  en UVU.   Jorge Rodríguez es un joven estudiante de Arte en UVU. En el  año 2009 fue aceptado oficialmente en el programa de arte en UVU.   “Desde niño empecé a dibujar y pintar,  me gustaba pintar los súper […]

T-shirts make a loud statement

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes From a distance, the Grande Ballroom filled with colorful t-shirts seemed like a blissful place to be, but up close the words on the t-shirts took a different toll on those observing.   The Clothesline Project displayed shirts made by survivors of violent acts, encouraging them to tell their stories.  The hanging shirts could be […]