DACA students call for path to citizenship

April 23, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Local DACA activist, Alan Ledesma, talks about being limited from opportunities because of his undocumented status. Two recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program paneled a Pizza and Politics discussion with immigration attorney Marlene F. Gonzalez on Tuesday, April 17, in the Ragan Theater, to discuss the current state of the program […]

Police Reports

April 23, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Traffic Offense 03/27/18 — 2:59 a.m. While conducting an extra patrol around UVU’s Geneva property, an officer observed a vehicle conduct two moving traffic violations. The officer stopped the vehicle and issued the driver for not having an ignition interlock device, an alcohol restricted driver violation and driving on a revoked license. DUI 03/27/18 — […]

Students call for energy conservation, improved recycling system

April 23, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Jonah Hokit UVU continues to add to its sustainability plans and commitments, aimed at improving campus sustainability, but some students believe that the university should be doing more. “Sustainability on campus feels poor,” said Russell Hatch, a senior in philosophy and environmental studies. “Either awareness of the issue is lacking, or students are […]

New sustainability coordinator arriving Spring 2019

April 23, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Jonah Hokit UVU administration recently added new elements to the sustainability resolution, including hiring its first full-time sustainability coordinator, beginning spring of 2019. The sustainability committee is currently comprised of staff and faculty who meet monthly to discuss issues on campus and works with the faculty senate to implement changes.  “President Holland’s commitment […]

Student research plays role in greenhouse operations

April 23, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes Photo by Kimberly Bojorquez Hidden on the top floor of the Science Building, one place stands like none other on campus: the UVU Greenhouse. Comprised of three rooms, each with its respective climate and purpose, this house of horticulture is home to various research projects and over 300 specimens of plants. Constructed in 2012, the […]

Students support environment by helping refugees

April 23, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU LDS students clean up the environment with the help of Stitching Hearts Worldwide by turning plastic bags into sleeping mats. This project has been going on since the beginning of January every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Institute Building, with the final day being April 17. “It’s not only helping refugees, […]

How rummaging through trash can help promote sustainability

April 23, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU is now the largest university in the state of Utah. With that title comes the opportunity to be the leaders in the fight for sustainability. Helping to lead the way is Scott Williams, professor over outdoor recreation management. As a project, Williams organized a trash audit at Northridge Elementary school to assess how much […]