Fate of DACA a ‘ticking clock’ under hands of Congress

October 5, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Carolina Núñez says the fate of DACA is based on Congress’ will to compromise. Photo by Kim Bojorquez Dreamers under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program have an uncertain future because the Trump administration has begun phasing it out, and has left it to Congress to come up with a law to take its […]

Women share their story in regards to gender in law enforcement

October 5, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Maricel Evangelista A panel of female law enforcement officers discussed their journey, and how it was influenced because of their gender in the Science Building lecture hall Oct 5. Over the last 20 years Erica Smith, Sandy Police K9 unit Officer, has seen the culture in law enforcement change greatly. As women entered into […]

Personal devices might replace UVU computers soon

October 5, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutes A new Bring Your Own Device policy has been proposed, which might affect the amount of computers available to students. BYOD or Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) is a policy that permits employees or students to bring and use their own devices (laptops, smartphones and tablets) to access work or school applications. If the administration […]

Paramore brings lively performance to UCCU Center

October 5, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes In support of their latest album, After Laughter, Paramore has been firing up audiences with new and old hits across the states on their “Tour Two”. They stopped at the UCCU Center Sept. 22 and proved the band is as strong as ever, despite experiencing hardships that almost lead to their end. In 2005, Paramore introduced […]

Student strives to empower young people to beat addiction

October 4, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Illustration by Tyler Carpenter Parker Johnson, a business student and the vice president of marketing for Empower: Slave To None, works with other young entrepreneurs to help young people view addiction in a new way and inspire hope. A world where none are slaves to addiction is the vision of Empower. This organization works through […]

Top 7 Halloween movies to watch this season

October 4, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutes The night of the living dead will soon be upon us. In order to prepare for the madness of monsters, witches, clowns, serial killers and haunted houses galore, here are the top seven Halloween movies that will prepare you for the blood curdling screams echoing through the city on Oct. 31.: 1. Hocus Pocus (1993) […]

Quick hits from the 2017-18 UVU men’s basketball schedule

October 3, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Sarah Sanchez Coming off a season in which the UVU men’s basketball team got its first-ever win in the WAC tournament and came within a 4OT decision from the WAC championship game, the team has released its schedule for the upcoming season. Following the yearly Midnight Madness event on Oct. 13, the Wolverines […]

Ms. Veteran America finalist advocates for change

October 3, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Savannah Raskey has many titles: Air Force veteran, opera singer, ballroom dancer and now Ms. Veteran America competitor. She has never shied away from taking chances on herself, trying new things and looking for ways to serve her fellow veteran women. As a competitor in the Ms. Veteran America competition, Raskey is helping to raise […]

Alex Boyé performs for charity at UCCU Center

October 3, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Alex Boyé’s benefit concert at the UCCU center was something special for a lot of kids and their families because he did not come to promote his career; He came to promote charity work. Boyé performed to help raise money for the Mascot Miracles Foundation, an organization that helps children who have rare, serious or […]