Reading Time: 2 minutes I have been in a relationship with the most wonderful man I’ve ever known for the past two and a half years. He’s a military man. He has served eight years in the United States Marine Corps with a tour to Iraq under his belt. He is intelligent, ambitious, kind, funny, not to mention tall […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Wolverines men’s basketball team extended its winning streak to nine games after a thrilling 99-97 double overtime win at NJIT on Thursday. The victory was UVU’s second straight by just two points after their 68-66 win at Houston Baptist. Sophomore center Ben Aird turned in a career high 24 points, 11 rebounds, five […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Blake Mangum stood, the official raising his fist toward a standing ovation after the 133-pounder had beaten Penn State’s Frank Martellotti by a 3-1 decision. It didn’t matter that it narrowed the Nittany Lions’ lead to 29-3, only that the Wolverines finally mattered. Mangum’s victory ended up being the only one of the night […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes A couple of shrouded figures on campus, huddled against a random wall, were enough to make some students feel like they were hallucinating. The figures, two students participating in an art installation three separate days, showed up at three different places on campus. Friday’s installation was punctuated by the two artists shouting, “I dare […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute I was writing a guy overseas in the Marines, and I mean WRITING to him. I would send 25-page letters that would barely fit in a business-size, number 10 envelope. I was madly in love with him, or, really, AT him, and I made up for his lack of response by writing more. He […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes While citizens of Utah County celebrate love throughout the week surrounding Valentine’s Day, UDOT crews will remain hard at work. Areas drivers should be aware of include the following: Sandhill Road Geneva Road Orem Center Street, 400 South, 800 North American Fork Exits Spanish Fork / U.S. 6 Drivers will be limited to […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Yoga is not just a word or practice, but a choice and a lifestyle. “Yoga is for everyone; there is no exclusiveness or hierarchy. If you can breathe, you can do Yoga,” said Amy Williams, owner of the 3B Yoga Studio in The Shops at Riverwoods. Besides the obvious health benefits of yoga, […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Throughout history, mankind has demonstrated a longing for perspective. Vast overlooks and mountaintops bring clarity like little else can. Rock climbing serves this purpose for many people. And Utah Valley has a growing collection of rock climbers with their own culture and lifestyle. Richard Harrison, employee at Hansen Mountaineering, described this culture with […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute It’s not difficult to imagine why a book like “Reviving Ophelia” would interest Erica Robinson, who works with troubled teens in our valley. In her work as a case manager at a crisis shelter for teenagers, Robinson has seen girls struggling with issues like drug addiction, self-harming, teen pregnancy, self-esteem and more. She has read […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Every love story hopes to have a “Brilliant Beginning” that will lead to the happy ever after. For Brooke Porter and Garrett Wahlquist they found a way to add to their already beautiful love story, with Goldsmith Co. Jewelers’ “Brilliant Beginnings” contest. According to their Facebook page, Goldsmith is looking for that one love story, […]