Late night with Willy the Wolverine

November 14, 2011

Reading Time: 5 minutes How Midnight Classes Can Benefit UVU   It’s midnight on a Monday. While the rest of the world slumbers peacefully, a cabal of nine assembles in a dark, otherwise empty building. There, under the tutelage of an experienced master, they will hone new skills and learn new crafts. They will soon unleash their new knowledge […]

Have lunch from around the world without stepping off campus

November 14, 2011

Reading Time: < 1 minute International Food Extravaganza By Kelly Cannon Life Editor   It was an extravaganza of the senses, combining the sights, smells, sounds and tastes from around the world. As part of the Global Engagement Week, the International Student Council and the UVU International Center hosted the International Food Extravaganza on Thursday, Nov. 10 in Centre Stage. […]

International Festival showcases students far from home

November 14, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes   The wide line of students, chatting excitedly while they waited for free food from Tucanos Brazilian Grill, snaked through the dense vines and various tropical plants decorating the foyer of the Grande Ballroom. Volunteers with foot-tall parrots were sharing their colorful pets with patrons of all ages while music from the far corners of […]

‘Tis the season for bundling

November 14, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Living in Utah, a good, warm coat is an absolute necessity for the winter season, but finding a cute coat that won’t cramp your style proves to be a challenge at times. There are a few things to consider when you’re looking at purchasing a winter coat.   1. Figure out what your body shape […]

Unique new venue in Provo: The Madison

November 14, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes With its proximity to two Universities, Provo has never been in short supply of people looking to have a good time. Sadly lacking was a place where those from all walks of life and backgrounds could mingle comfortably. Enter The Madison, a three story 21+ hybrid restaurant/venue/lounge/bar built specifically to suit the unique needs of […]

Pants are not the only option

November 14, 2011

Reading Time: < 1 minute Getting dressed for winter this year is going to be different. My favorite pair of blue jeans is starting to look worn and they may not survive the winter. But that is okay, because I have another new found favorite: skirts and tights. The combination, when worn with boots offers another palette to paint any […]

Yes, UVU has a campus in Heber

November 14, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes The distant drone of passing vehicles on Highway 189 was the only sound as the sun set, casting long shadows across Heber Valley onto UVU’s Wasatch Campus.   Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains just outside Heber, the Wasatch Campus offers a family oriented learning environment with a small-town feel to almost 500 students.   During […]

A safe haven for art and spirituality

November 14, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes This state was founded as a refuge, of sorts, for those who wanted to worship God according to the dictates of their own conscience.   It was dreamt that this place would become an enclave of spirituality for those seeking religious freedom—and it has.   Perhaps nowhere in this sanctuary of religious conviction is its […]

Inked passion

November 14, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes Priceless are the experiences of life.   The self-worth of individuals is determined on how they view life and act upon it. Personal rituals often develop for those motivated by passion felt towards life. Tattoos and piercings like many other art forms have become tools to satisfy these practices.   To interpret oneself externally can […]

Tip your hat

November 14, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes The season for berets, beanies, caps, trilbies, boots, scarfs and hats has come. And it’s hard to keep up with fashion especially when the cold won’t permit, but guess what has taken over the fashion industry and making winter clothes more stylish? Fedora hats.   Fedoras dates back to the 19th century and it became […]