Romm Trio offers a unique take on classical music

January 21, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Most classical compositions are not arranged to be played by just trumpets and piano, but the Romm Trio has distinguished themselves by their unique take on classical and contemporary pieces. Ronald, together with his wife Avis and son Aaron, performed a range of classical music just those three instruments. Ronald and Aaron play trumpet, while […]

Humans of UVU: Xu “Keira” Sun

January 21, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Xu DzKeiradz Sun, originally from Henan, the most populated province in China, moved to Texas to pursue both an MBA and the Doctorial degree in Finance in 2011. Four years later, upon finishing two degrees, Sun relocated to Utah, becoming an associate professor at the Woodbury School of Business.Sun especially enjoys every moment with her […]

Moana: a warm movie for the holidays

January 21, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Moana takes a creative turn from dresses, fancy balls and matrimony with Prince Charming, to an epic adventure where the princess even says about herself, “ I’m not a princess.” This movie brings together ancient Pacific Island folk tales with a modern touch of humor and music that is enjoyable for all audiences. Daughter of […]

Volunteering is a priceless gift

January 20, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes During the holiday season, I volunteered at the George E. Wahlen Veteran’s Affairs hospital in Salt Lake City. The tasks were simple enough. We put together presents for hospital patients that included a fleece blanket, letters from school-children, candy and other small items. Then, we were assigned to specific parts of the hospital for delivery. […]

Rogue One Review

January 20, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes The announcement of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” shouldn’t have come as a surprise to anybody. One of the world’s biggest entertainment conglomerates acquired the rights to one of the most beloved franchises of all time, so spin-offs and endless sequels are to be expected. Disney proved that the property is in capable hands […]

Wrestling: UVU defeats CSUB in nonconference dual meet

January 19, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minute Photo by Mykah Heaton The UVU wrestling team returned to action Thursday night as it played host to CSU Bakersfield of the PAC-12 in a nonconference dual meet. UVU proved to be too much for the Roadrunners as the Wolverines won 21-17. The Wolverines won six of their 10 matches, including three by major decision, […]

Get to the Pointe

January 18, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes Get to the Pointe is a perfect performance for those new to the art of ballet because it showcases three distinct styles. The audience is dazzled by the perfect lines and geometry of classical ballet. Then, they are inspired by the dramatic weight-shifts and floor work of the contemporary pieces until being raptured by the […]

Draining the swamp or clogging the drain?

January 18, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes With the inauguration of President-elect Trump looming, many are still uncertain of what his presidency is going to look like due to his fluid stance on many issues. To gain insight as to what a Trump administration may entail, people have begun looking at his cabinet appointments. First is Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Senator […]

Chick-Fil-A on the way

January 17, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutes Students have mixed thoughts over the addition of fast-food chain The students have voted and the university has provided, the campus community was notified that Chick-Fil-A will be coming to UVU this fall by a tweet from President Matthew Holland. Efforts to add Chick-Fil-A to campus began last year. Jacob Atkin, associate vice president of […]

Complacency kills: Active shooter training

January 17, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutes Most UVU students are not prepared for an active shooter scenario. According to the UVU event calendar website, an active shooter training session was scheduled to happen Jan. 11 at the main lecture hall in the Fulton Library. What the event lacked were organizers, speakers and an engaged audience. The event description stated, “Campus safety […]