Making UVU tobacco-free isn’t the answer

February 16, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes UVUSA recently proposed a campus smoking ban, and though students responded positively, it’s a misguided solution Michael Houck | Assistant Opinions editor | [email protected] Photo Credit: Brooke Morrill | @brookemorrill Whether you like or not, it’s a fact that smoking is harmful to you. Lighting a cigarette can not only lead to cancer, but weakens […]

The Stereo Room’s Battle of the Bands Preview

February 16, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Nicola Pritchett  Tiffany Frandsen | Deputy Managing  Editor | @tiffany_mf The Stereo Room, a relatively new concert venue in Orem, is hosting a Battle of the Bands this week, from Monday, Feb. 16 to the final round on Friday, Feb. 20. The 16 new bands are divided into four groups, which will play […]

Mistake Prone Wolverines Drop Fourth Straight

February 15, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Three errors doom UVU in lost to Gonzaga Kyle McDonald, Sports Writer, @kylesportsbias In their final game of the CSUN Invitational, UVU couldn’t overcome three errors that led to three unearned runs in a loss to Gonzaga 6-4 on Sunday February 15, 2015. Gonzaga would score first as they plated two runs in the first inning […]

Forfeit Costs Wolverines Victory

February 15, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU loses by two points to Northern Colorado Kyle McDonald, Sports Writer, @kylesportsbias For the Utah Valley University wrestling team, wrestling on their home mat hasn’t brought forth much success all year long. In the final home meet of the regular season, UVU hosted the Northern Colorado Bears and it didn’t start out well.  UVU chose […]

Happy Birthday, Velour.

February 15, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photos by Gabi Campbell Tiffany Frandsen | Deputy Managing Editor | @tiffany_mf Six bands – all with ties to Provo – and hundreds of music fans, including Provo Mayor John Curtis, came to the two day bash to pay homage (or, you know, just to boogie along with good bands) to founder/owner Corey Fox and his […]

Wolverine Bats No Match for Matador Pitching

February 14, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Raven K’s 16 Wolverine Hitters in Win Kyle McDonald, Sports Writer, @kylesportsbias On Saturday afternoon February 14, 2015, Cal State Northridge pitcher Rayne Raven gave his team a nice Valentine’s Day present.  Raven struck out 16 UVU hitters and only allowed four hits in seven innings of work to lead the Matadors to the 6-0 win […]

Matadors Corral Wolverines

February 13, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute UVU drops second straight Kyle McDonald, Sports Writer, @kylesportsbias Cal State Northridge 4 UVU 2, Final Against the host, Matadors, UVU found themselves in an early hole after a pair of solo home runs made the score 3-0 after five innings.  Junior Seth Rhineer would single to start the inning and junior Mark Krueger, who would […]

Solo Home Runs Not Enough As Wolverines Lose Opener

February 13, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute Harding, Atkinson Homer but Bulldogs Prevail Kyle McDonald, Sports Writer, @kylesportsbias Starting the season off in sunny California, the Utah Valley baseball team was looking to build off the success of the 2014 season.  It didn’t start off well for the Wolverines as the day started off with a heart breaking loss to Gonzaga by a […]

How do UVU students feel about Valentine’s day?

February 13, 2015

Reading Time: 4 minutes Photos by: Brooke Morrill, Photo Director, @brookemorrill   Alex McNeil-Sophomore I think there are better things to spend money on than balloons and chocolate. It’s a good day for people to complain on Facebook. I was in a relationship on Valentine’s Day and it was equally disappointing. I appreciate it in the sense that it’s […]

Utah women and leadership

February 12, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minute Jeanette Blain | Staff Writer | @JeanetteBlain Utah is one of the worst states for women, or so claims The New York Post and prominent business and economy blog, 24/7 Wall St. Jan. 21, 2015, The Utah Women and Leadership Project released a research and policy brief titled “Why Do We Need More Women Leaders in […]