Writing the way to social change

November 16, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Learning to talk about social issues is one of the first steps to writing about them. Writing as a means for social change was the continuous discussion over a two-day conference to promote a way for individuals to make a positive difference and start conversations about sensitive topics. Held Nov. 12-13 the fourth annual Writing […]

Champs of the mat

November 16, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes A preview of UVU wrestling Adam Cichoski | Staff Writer | @AdamCichoski Photos courtesy of Preston Yardley & Gabi Campbell It is a new year and a great opportunity for the Utah Valley University wrestling season.  In 2015-16, the Wolverines will be competing in the Big 12 Conference and will do so with a group that is experienced.  They return […]

WAC men’s basketball preview

November 16, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes New Mexico State picked to repeat as conference champs Brad Curnow | Sports writer | @JoJoCornrow Photos courtesy of Mark Nessia/Western Athletic Conference & Gabi Campbell After running away with the regular-season title, the New Mexico State Aggies took the WAC Tournament in a decisive manner en route to their fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. The Aggies […]

Spectrum club responds to LDS policy

November 16, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Spectrum Club provides safe environment for all individuals Cheyenn Clayburn | Staff Writer Many members of the UVU Spectrum club have an LDS background and were affected by the latest policy changes that were announced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Nov. 5. Since the announcement the Spectrum club has strived […]

Women’s Walk: a tribute to inspirational women

November 16, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Women’s Walk: a tribute to inspirational women   Jada Scott | Staff Writer | [email protected] | @jadascott   Michele Welch encouraged women to “live by the truths of our own hearts” at the Utah Women’s Walk opening gala Nov. 7. The event celebrated the lives of remarkable Utah women and sought to inspire women everywhere to live with […]

Police blotter

November 16, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Jeanette Blain | News Editor | [email protected] Welfare check? Nov. 2-An officer responded to a request for a welfare check on a student. The officer spoke to the student and advised him to seek help. Lost or stolen property Nov. 2-A student reported a lost or stolen Kindle and met with an officer to file […]

WAC Women’s Basketball Preview

November 16, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Everyone is chasing New Mexico State as defending champs looks to repeat Brad Curnow | Sports writer | @JoJoCornrow Photos courtesy of Mark Nessia/Western Athletic Conference The New Mexico State Aggies open the 2015-16 women’s WAC basketball season as early favorites to repeat as conference champions. The Aggies won the 2014-15 regular season and conference tournament […]

Veterans share the horrors of war with students

November 16, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU celebration honors those who’ve served Kimberly Bojorquez | Senior Staff Writer Photo credit: Collin Cooper | Photo Senior Staff | @coop.97 After Marjorie Campbell’s boyfriend died when his B-24, a heavy bomber aircraft, crashed, it prompted Campbell to volunteer and join the United States Navy in 1944 to finish his commitment to the military. […]

LDS handbook policy has real-life affect on students

November 16, 2015

Reading Time: 4 minutes When Kasey Johnson and her wife heard about the LDS handbook policy change they were stunned and began looking into whether or not it was a rumor or if the church had legitimately issued it. “When we found out that it had, the dialogue between us was surrounding the fact that we have three children […]