Orem’s Schultz fulfilling dream on mound for UVU

March 13, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Brigham Berthold For home-town kid Paxton Schultz, playing for Utah Valley means actualizing an aspiration of playing college ball. Schultz was born and raised in Orem in the shadow of Brent Brown Ballpark. He began playing baseball at the age of six and quickly realized he had a talent and love for the […]

Know thy enemy: A preview of the week in UVU sports

March 13, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Mykah Heaton The tough nonconference schedule continues for the Wolverine baseball team, which will head to Nebraska to take on Creighton University. Meanwhile, the softball team will get a brief reprieve from the road as it welcomes the University of Maine and Wagner University to campus. The baseball team will open a four-game […]

NFL Combine is not indicative of collegiate talent

March 13, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo courtesy of Michael Tipton Last week, 330 of the top college football players from the 2016 NCAA season gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana for the NFL Scouting Combine. There, they competed in a variety of speed, strength and agility events with professional scouts for all 32 NFL teams present to gauge their athleticism. It’s been […]

Good Trump Bad Trump

March 13, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Illustration by Gary Hatch Just when you thought the ride was over, President Donald Trump continued his rollercoaster presidency with more ups and downs then can possibly be talked about. His Twitter account is still a problem for the American people and it doesn’t seem like he will be changing that anytime soon. This is […]

International Women’s Day

March 13, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Campus was buzzing with events celebrating women the week of March 8. Activities ranged from a traditional European tea night produced by the international student council on March 4, to a Utah Women’s Leadership event on March 7. However, in a non-academic or political setting, this holiday is almost unheard of.  Without boxes of chocolates […]

Jesse Ruins Parking

March 13, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Welcome to UVU, best known for its open enrollment, high inclusivity, awesome education and lack of parking. Like many other higher education institutions, finding a parking stall is a sincere battleground. The only difference between UVU and other universities is that UVU boasts about being the highest enrolled college in the state. More people means […]

Student on the Street: Mid-term edition

March 13, 2017

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Name: Allyson Christiansen Major: History Education Year: Junior “I never keep [New Years’ resolutions], so there’s no point [in making them] anyway. [The semester has] been going pretty good, I think. It’s hard to get to know people. I don’t live on campus, and I don’t live with people. I got married, so I […]

Rugby: In-state rival Utah proves to be too much for UVU

March 13, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by David Roura The UVU rugby team’s Saturday night matchup against the University of Utah was an uneven one. With an inability to capitalize on tackles and more than a few questionable calls by the referee, the frustration was evident from UVU’s coaches and the players. UVU’s winger, Porter Thomas, felt that they could have […]

Wellness fair raises health concerns: Is the university doing enough to provide healthy food options?

March 13, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Is the university doing enough to provide healthy food options? UVU wellness programs organized a health fair to provide students with information about the need for exercise, healthy eating habits, regular cancer screenings and the dangers of vaping in the Science Building Atrium March 8-9. Berkley Alvey, a senior in community health, discussed the risks […]