UVU women urged to redefine beauty at leadership conference

February 6, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Jeanette Blain | Staff Writer | @JeanetteBlain   Jan. 29, UVU hosted “Beauty Redefined: The Impact of Body Image on Women’s Confidence and Influence” in the Sorensen Center’s Ragan Theatre. This was the third event in the popular Women’s Leadership Speaker and Dialogue Series produced by the Utah Women and Leadership Project. According to the […]

Women’s Basketball Snaps the Four Game Losing Streak

February 6, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Kyle Bruderer, Sports Writer, The Utah Valley University women’s basketball team snapped a four game losing streak on Thursday night at the UCCU center by defeating the Bakersfield Roadrunners 70-58. “One of the good things about this team is that they keep believing. January was a rough month for us,” said head coach Cathy Nixon. […]

UVU raises $15.4 million for new performing and visual arts building

February 5, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Ryan Dangerfield | Staff writer | @ryandanger23 Photo courtesy of UVU   Utah Valley University announced Thursday that $15.4 million has been raised to fund a new performing and visual arts building to be located on their Orem campus. “The arts are an essential part of a genuine university education that prepares students for lifelong […]

UVU offers free financial counseling clinc

February 5, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Sarah Roberts | Staff Writer |   Free financial counseling is now available to the community on the UVU campus at the recently opened Woodbury Financial Counseling Center. The clinic takes place on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the CS building. A few different types of counseling are offered to accommodate every […]

The science of getting high

February 5, 2015

Reading Time: 4 minutes Jared Stirland | Staff Writer | [email protected]   In March 2014 Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed House Bill 105 giving children suffering from a seizure disorder, called epilepsy, access to the medicinal use of cannabis oil, an extract from marijuana.  Four States and the nation’s capital have voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana and 23 […]

UVU recognized nationally for community service

February 5, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Carrie Laudie | News Editor | @carrielaudie   UVU received national recognition for its commitment to making the community better. UVU was named to this year’s President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with distinction in two categories: General Community Service and Interfaith Community Service. Only 40 universities are given this distinction in the nation. […]

Aubergine & Co. is bringin’ healthy back

February 4, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes All photos courtesy of Aubergine & Co. Lee Thomas | [email protected] After indulging in the college regulars of pizza, Mexican food, ramen and beer, sometimes life calls for a hearty meal full of vegetables and protein that will nourish you from the inside out. Aubergine & Co. opened seven months ago in Orem; a new […]

Horoscopes: February 2

February 4, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18): It’s no coincidence that your sign falls around the most romantic time of the year, so take this time to explore your heart’s desire. When it comes to love, “honesty is the best policy,” and your heart will always tell the truth. Pisces (Feb 19 – March 20): Stop worrying […]

A single life

February 4, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Illustration by: Ashley Fairbourne   Newly single Lipstick Lola plans to redefine being single in Utah County.   Like most relationships worth beginning, mine started with a spark, a chance encounter that set into motion a sequence of events that could rival a Nicholas Sparks novel. Like most relationships worth continuing, it progressed with a sizzle. The […]

UVU Softball Ready to Ride Last Season’s Success

February 4, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes The team hopes to make another trip to the NCAA Tournament Tim Castaneda | Sports Writer | xTIMBOxSLICEx  In the world of sports, when teams lose their trio of star players at the same time while coming off a highly successful season critics may say they are in a rebuilding stage, starting from scratch, preparing […]