Softball sees positive signs during trying non-conference slate

March 5, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes For the first time this season the UVU women’s softball team saw two weekly recognitions from the Great West Conference. After the series in North Caroline last weekend, junior Tiffany Mills was deemed GWC Pitcher of the Week as she limited her opponents to a .177 hitting clip in last weekend’s tournament. The second honor, […]

Men’s volleyball takes third at home tournament

March 5, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes There was a good feeling among the UVU men’s volleyball team after they took third place at their latest tournament on Feb. 24 and 25.   Air Force went on to win the tournament, which UVU hosted in the Physical Education building.  The other team that finished ahead of the Wolverines was a squad comprised […]

Youth proves to be Jazz’s kryptonite

March 5, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s no secret that the Utah Jazz have struggled since the days of Stockton and Malone. This is a rebuilding period. After having a decent start to the season (12-7), they have gone on to lose 11 of their last 14 games on the road. They have lost Deron Williams but now have former All-Star […]

MLB needs to start playing hardball

March 5, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Whether it’s the cream and the clear or straight up needle in the butt, steroids and HGH have continued to find a way to haunt Major League baseball. Dating back to the days of the Bash Brothers with Mark McGwire and Jose Canseco in the 1980’s, up to now with Ryan Braun and his FedEx […]

Anonymous email denounces candidate for sexual orientation

March 2, 2012

Reading Time: 4 minutes While political races can be ruthless, the current race for one UVUSA position just turned personal. On Thursday, March 1 various club presidents received an email from an anonymous email account denouncing candidate Tom Hawkins because of his sexual orientation. Hawkins, who is openly gay, is running for Vice President of Clubs and Organizations.   […]

Team Aspire

March 2, 2012

Reading Time: 5 minutes Team Aspire Student Body President: Brock Ward Executive Vice­President: Aaron Samudio Academic Vice­President: Corey Mann Activities Vice­President: Chia­Hsuan Lin   1. How do you feel about transparency? It’s not a coincidence that the first platform bullet point on our webpage, teamaspire.org, reads: “Team Aspire recognizes the need for a transparent and accountable student government and will work with all students […]

Team EXELerate

March 2, 2012

Reading Time: 8 minutes Team EXELerate Student Body President: ­David Millet Executive Vice­President: ­Jared Roberts Academic Vice­President: ­Daniel Diaz Activities Vice­President: Madison Leavitt 1. How do you feel about transparency? We think transparency is necessary in any organization for it to function correctly. Leaders need to have transparency with those they represent. This type of transparency creates a good community where leaders respect […]

Team Impact

March 2, 2012

Reading Time: 7 minutes Team Impact Student Body President:­ Chad Workman Executive Vice­President: Ryan Edward Academic Vice­President: ­Erin Haskell Activities Vice­President: ­Clara LeFevre   1. How do you feel about transparency? We feel transparency is important to gain the trust of those you serve. We strive for accountability, and it is a central theme in our campaign.   2. Why do you think students […]

UVUSA Elections

March 2, 2012

Reading Time: < 1 minute There are three teams running. Click on a team name to read more. Team Impact Student Body President:­ Chad Workman Executive Vice­President: Ryan Edward Academic Vice­President: ­Erin Haskell Activities Vice­President: ­Clara LeFevre   Team EXELerate Student Body President: ­David Millet Executive Vice­President: ­Jared Roberts Academic Vice­President: ­Daniel Diaz Activities Vice­President: Madison Leavitt   Team Aspire Student Body President: Brock Ward Executive Vice­President: Aaron Samudio Academic Vice­President: Corey […]

Miss Africa Utah pageant selects 2012 queen

March 1, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Amidst familiar romantic 90s pop ballads and an animated crowd, nine young women clad in little black dresses and colorful feather boas paraded across the stage at Ragan Theatre, welcoming the audience to the Miss Africa Utah pageant.   The second annual event, held on Sat., Feb. 25, and founded by UVU senior Gloria Kajo, […]