Why We Need An Independent Elections Committee

March 5, 2012

Reading Time: 5 minutes If you’re reading this article, then you’ve hopefully read the letter from former Student Body President Richard Portwood. He suggests that we create a fully independent Elections Committee, in order to help restore the student’s confidence in UVUSA. I agree with Portwood’s suggestion.   I agree with Portwood because of what the Elections Committee does. […]

Iron Horse Antiques

March 5, 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutes Warm on the tongue, full of fizzy energy and a bittersweet aftertaste, root beer has been a part of American history since it was first sold in the 1890s. Just like the distinct sweetness of the all-American classic drink, Iron Horse Antiques has its own brand of unique surprises sure to bring back familiar memories. […]

Interview with Jason Alexander

March 5, 2012

Reading Time: 4 minutes Trying his hand at teaching, Jason Alexander came to UVU to teach workshops on theater performance.   Actor on stage, television and film, director, producer and comedian, Jason Alexander took on a new role of teacher when he came to campus on Feb. 27-29. Best known for his role of George Costanza on the television […]

Reactions to alleged infraction

March 5, 2012

Reading Time: 4 minutes David Millet and Jared Roberts from team EXELerate, spoke out on March 1, to address certain accusations and concerns about their campaign thus far.   “In no way did we maliciously break any rules,” Millet said, who is running for student body president.   Millet and his team advertised an event on Facebook for Jan. […]

The Greenhouse Effect

March 5, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes The rooftop greenhouse is one of the most striking features of the new science building at Utah Valley University, a building that has received a Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.   The greenhouse will enhance the current programs in the College of Science and Health. The facility will accommodate teaching by providing […]

Letter to the Editor

March 5, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes For much of the academic year the UVU Review and many students are silent or otherwise ambivalent about student government (UVUSA). Now that elections are upon us, UVUSA and its aspiring leaders are taking center stage – literally (for Tuesday’s debate) and figuratively in the public arena. As in past years, opinions articles have recently […]

UVU formando futuros antropólogos

March 5, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes La pasión por descubrir el comportamiento  humano y  el desarrollo en las sociedades es el gran motivador de dos jóvenes que aman estudiar  antropología en UVU.   “Me encanta tener el conocimiento de las antiguas civilizaciones,  saber como se desarrollaron y formaron en la sociedad” dijo Alexis Neeks estudiante de antropología.   La formación de […]

Unfinished business

March 5, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Wolverines nailed down multiple milestones in last week’s 74-64 win over Texas Pan-American. Among them:   20 wins, just the second time the program has won 20-plus 13 consecutive victories, the longest run in team history and the fourth-longest NCAA win streak heading into Saturday’s game at North Dakota Back-to-back regular season Great West […]

The Bookshelf with Alison Jones

March 5, 2012

Reading Time: < 1 minute Summary: The sequel to the New York Times bestseller, “Matched,” “Crossed” chronicles the journey of two young people traveling through the edges of a dystopian society, seeking to build a relationship, searching for a hidden rebellion and struggling for freedom. The novel is alternately narrated from two viewpoints and provides elements of surprise, uncertainty and […]

Local celebs impress in Showdown Fights

March 5, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Knockouts, submissions and bloody faces. The Showdown fights on Feb. 24 in the UCCU Center proved to be monumental for Mixed Martial Arts.   The fist-fest started with undefeated local fighter Jason South against undefeated Louisiana native Tim Ruberg.   “I won’t tap out,” was the promise from Ruberg before the fight.   With his […]