Emergency Services conference schedule, April 5-6

April 5, 2012

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Institute of Emergency Services and Homeland Security will hold a two-day conference for students focusing on emergency preparedness and disaster response, April 5-6 in the Sorensen Student Center.   The conference will feature keynote speakers, from former FBI members and psychologists to policemen and firefighters, who have a complete background and extensive knowledge of […]

Wolverine Minute, April 4th

April 4, 2012

Reading Time: < 1 minute   Skate for Jeremiah – Skate for Jeremiah is a charity event that will take place April 6th at Classic Skating in Orem to raise funds for Jeremiah Drennen’s medical expenses for his muscular dystrophy. The cost is $6 dollars at the door, and goes from 9-12pm   Clothesline Project – Today is the last […]

Local Band Profile: “Searching For Celia”

April 2, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes “Searching for Celia” is about the search for something that is different than what is expected. And my search for a local band to spotlight this week was obvious. When I heard them for the first time I knew they were special. The enlightened sounds of keys, effects-driven guitar, a clear, concise violin and cello […]

Skate for Jeromiah

April 2, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Jeromiah Drennen is no regular 14-year-old kid. Drennen received the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce “Great Kid Award” for his outstanding academic abilities and personal integrity in 2011.   Jeromiah moved with his family to Provo, Utah, in 2006. He likes science and tested in the top 10 percent nationally in 2008. He is also […]

Equality in animal rights

April 2, 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutes One of the central tenets of American liberty is the principle of human rights. At the very heart of The Constitution lies the conviction that America’s citizens inherently possess fundamental civil liberties, but only if these citizens are human.   As part of Environmental Awareness Week, the Ethics Center will present the 25th annual Environmental […]

Madsen shows patience in midst of team’s inconsistency

April 2, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Rome wasn’t built in a day. The way you eat an elephant is one bit at a time. Whatever the euphemism, an eternal optimist will always find a way to spin any situation in a positive way.   This year has been a mixed bag for the Wolverine baseball club, winning big games against big-name […]

Eastern Egg Hunt

April 2, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Easter has sprung in an unusual place.   Load up the kids, bring an appetite for food and games because Provo’s United Studios of Self Defense is going to provide a big kick of excitement.   Easter Sunday is going to be busy, and Saturdays are so rushed already. Nothing is free anymore. But free […]

Building tradition by blowing it up

April 2, 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s an interesting situation when everyone agrees on something, yet no one can agree that they agree on it.   At the most recent student elections debate a question came in from the crowd to Team Aspire’s Cathy Lin about the traditions at UVU. She had a hard time answering it and I would have, […]

Male students compete for Mr. UVU title

April 2, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Traditional pageant season has ended, which means it’s the perfect time for outstanding UVU men to break out of the woodwork.   Outstandingly brave men, that is. Mr. UVU 2012: “I’m Sexy and I Know It,” is set for Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. in the Ragan Theatre. Although the pageant will feature the […]