Reading Time: 2 minutes Women walk in shapeless forms, every inch of flesh covered, hidden from prying eyes. Men and donkeys pull wooden-wheeled carts through the streets. A minaret stands against the skyline. Remains of the Soviet occupation peak out like dinosaur fossils in the earth. This was Afghanistan. Thursday, Nov. 10 in the UVU Library auditorium, professor Scott […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes A shiver as the hoodies come off, a gasp as the water wraps around the nearly naked bodies, then the sound of music and splashes accompany the race against time. For the third year in a row UVU hosted the Polar Plunge competition, a test of endurance and keen eyesight. Kim Reynolds, Outdoor […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The room was overflowing with people sitting in the aisles as students, professors and community members gathered to listen to Jeff Meldrum discuss the possibilities of Sasquatch being more than a myth. The lecture sponsored by the Humanities department was held Friday, Nov. 11, and received much curiosity on campus. “There is the […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Black Friday has almost become a holiday in its self for some, but since 1997, for others this day is to be called-international buy nothing day which was started by Ted Dave who called it, “a day for society to examine the issue of over-consumption.” Thursday, Nov. 17 a panel of UVU professors […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes They are publications by students, of students and for students. Every semester, the English department publishes three publications that showcase the artistic and literary talent of students. While the three journals are each unique when it comes to what work they publish, the one thing that unites them is the fact they are entirely student […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hands, sticks and mallets flying, musicians in the UVU Percussion Ensemble rehearsed for their upcoming show. The sounds ranged from body-vibrating beats to gentler rhythms, weaving dynamic pieces of art. Monday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ragan Theater, the UVU Percussion Ensemble, directed by Dr. Doug Smith, will perform a variety of […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Christmas hopes of candy canes and tinsel are still intact, but basketball fans are left with the sad reality that the NBA will not be part of the holiday season. No LeBron dunks, Kobe closing heroics, nor the first impressions of rookies Jimmer Fredette or Enes Kanter in an NBA uniform. The league […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute There are certain times you can call Financial Aid and get help. Like most places, you can call between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., but there are other times to call as well. During the fall holidays, there are times that the Financial Aid Call Center is usually available. This Thanksgiving holiday, the […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Taken from the police report as the officers wrote it. 11/10/11 11:30 a.m. Some power tools were stolen from out of the new science building on campus. The value of the theft was $2,000. One of the tools were entered N.C.I.C. 12:25 p.m. I was told about a man and woman fighting outside of […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Hello from the Institute! Here are some upcoming events happening at the institute. These events are open to everyone. On Sunday, Nov. 20 the Institute will be hosting a combined Thanksgiving concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Alpine Tabernacle. Directions are available online. On Friday, Dec. 2 there will be a tailgate […]