UVU hosts first Freshman Convocation in the state

August 28, 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutes Over 3,900 freshmen students and their families were warmly welcomed by Utah Valley University officials at the first-ever Freshman Convocation held on Monday, Aug. 28, filling about three-fourths of the UCCU Center. The event was the first of its kind among Utah’s colleges and universities, in an effort to deliver the significance of higher education […]

Standing Ovation for Motivation

August 28, 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutes Nearly 400 student leaders from clubs and organizations crammed into the Ragan Theater for Leadership Day to listen to keynote speaker, Alexis Jones. Using colorful expressions, telling silly stories, and offering valuable advice, Jones captivated the audience from the moment she walked onto stage. Dressed in skinny jeans, a loose, button-down shirt, and her hair […]

Letters to the Students: Chad Workman

August 27, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes My Friends, I am honored to serve you as your Student Body President this year.  UVUSA has already done many things on behalf of the students here at UVU and we look forward to continue to represent you on a local, state, and national level. There are many projects underway this year that will be […]

Education: Key to Utah’s Economic Recovery

August 27, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes As Governor of this great state, I have a one focus: Utah’s economic recovery. To that end, education is my number one budget priority. Education is the seed corn for Utah’s economic strength and opportunity. Investment in education now will pay tremendous dividends in the future. However, for lasting success, Utah must do more than […]

Geddes goes to Germany

August 27, 2012

Reading Time: < 1 minute OREM, Utah — Former Utah Valley University forward Geddes Robinson has signed to play professionally for the Dragons Rhoendorf in Germany. Robinson, who played at UVU from 2010-12 and is the school’s season and career leader in rebounds, leaves for Germany on Sunday, August 12. He graduated from Utah Valley in April with a degree […]

Spiking another strong season

August 27, 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutes The women’s volleyball team played in their Green & White match Tuesday night in front of their fans in the Activity Center. The pre-season match allowed head coach Sam Atoa and company a chance to analyze their game play after losing a few experienced seniors from last season. The 2011-12 season was successful overall for […]

Need for pressure

August 27, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Following Friday night’s home game that opened up the season for the women’s soccer team I asked head coach Brent Anderson about the recent coach’s poll that was conducted by the Great West Conference. The poll exposed that Utah Valley’s women soccer team was predicted to place first in the Great West Championship. It seems […]

Trickle-up education: A letter from the editor

August 27, 2012

Reading Time: 4 minutes Death, taxes and inflation. In this current economy, those three things are what we can all bank on and must be ready for. The biggest culprits aside from the Grim Reaper and the government (it can be hard to differentiate the two at times) are thought to be the demonized group of Bilderbergers that meet […]

Women’s soccer wants another title

August 27, 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutes It was sweet redemption for Utah Valley’s women’s soccer team last season when they were able to defeat the then defending Great West champions, Houston Baptist in double overtime. This year, the Wolverines look to repeat that same success they had last year and win their third championship in four years. When UVU opened their […]