UVU volleyball tops UTRGV for third straight victory

October 12, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes On Oct. 11, UVU’s volleyball team landed their third straight win, topping the WAC’s top-seeded University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in four sets. It was an important night for the Wolverines, not only to perform well but also to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as each of the team members arrived […]

Let Orem Vote asks for investigation into UVU by lieutenant governor

October 11, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes David Irvine, an attorney for the political issues committee Let Orem Vote, filed a complaint on Oct. 10 of “electioneering” to Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox against UVU regarding its position on the Palos Verdes student housing development. Let Orem Vote opposes the student housing development and successfully petitioned Orem City to place the rezoning of […]

Creating awareness for suicide as a mental health issue at UVU conference

October 11, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Utah’s health professionals were taught about the newest research and techniques to build a uniform prevention system for people considering suicide Oct. 5. Taryn Aiken Hiatt, the keynote speaker at UVU’s second Conference on Suicide Prevention, raised […]

UNIVERSITY DOWNS, PREVIOUSLY SLOTTED FOR UVU STUDENT HOUSING, FOR SALE AFTER NELSON BROTHERS SPLIT

October 9, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes University Downs for sale after Nelson Brothers split Photo by Andrew Creer The empty property southwest of UVU campus known as University Downs has been listed for sale after the Nelson Brothers, Brian and Patrick, split their real estate company. An employee of Nelson Partners said the separation of the original Nelson Brothers company went […]

Op-ed: People of all faiths are welcome at UVU

October 8, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Editors note: This letter to the editor was written by a current UVU faculty member regarding a professor’s resignation for writing an anti-Muslim message to students. I am sure that Professor Green was a good teacher. The awards he won throughout his career at UVU speak to his commitment to students and their education. It […]

Wolverines Dominate Behind Brockbank’s Historic Performance

October 7, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Wolverines (3-10-1) scored early and often in a 6-0 victory over Chicago State on Friday, Oct. 5 at Clyde Field, which saw a school-record 3,211 fans come to support the Lady Wolverines. The real story of the game, however, was the performance from sophomore forward Sadie Brockbank. Brockbank set a UVU record with 4 […]

Patrick Keane quizzes audience with hilarious comedy routine

October 5, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Patrick Keane, a popular comedian, performed at the Ragan Theater as part of UVUSA’s Late Night Laughs event. Free popcorn and drinks were handed out Oct. 3 as attendees filed into the theater. Once the show began, the audience gladly welcomed Jordan Makin, who works at the UVU public speaking lab, onto the stage. Makin, […]

Former LA County Sheriff turned UVU instructor has a unique approach to teaching criminal justice

October 5, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] For criminal justice instructor, Richard Los, an important part of his curriculum is promoting a healthy approach to dealing with people both in and out of the criminal justice system. He believes that in order to accomplish […]

UVU theater students perform a story of hope

October 5, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In the intimate Noorda Blackbox Theater, students performed “I Never Saw Another Butterfly.” Though this play illustrates harrowing realities, it also offers a message of hope. Based on true stories, the play gives a heartbreaking depiction of […]