Reading Time: 3 minutes Decked out in varying textures of black clothing, faces masked in heavy makeup, and hair teased up in “glam metal” styles, Black Veil Brides definitely made an entrance when they introduced themselves to the world of music in 2009. The release of their first single, Knives and Pens, created mixed reactions from the public. There […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The international, non-profit dance group Viva El Folklore performed at UVU to celebrate Día de los Reyes Jan. 13. With the women dressed in beautiful, colorful gowns and the men in handsome, mariachi themed outfits wearing black felt sombreros, one felt as if the culture of Mexico came alive through the music and dancing that […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes In an oft-referenced survey, researchers at the University of Scranton stated that just eight percent of adults in the United States keep their New Year’s resolutions. The survey was published in 2013 but still maintains prominence in articles written to discourage people from making resolutions. The articles, with headlines like “Why New Year’s Resolutions […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Outing sexual predators overshadows support for survivors With Hollywood’s award season now underway, the #MeToo movement is seeing support from celebrities through their dress codes and conversations at the award shows. At its beginnings over a decade ago, the movement had good intentions, but questions are now being raised on if it has now […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Editor’s note: This post contains spoilers. For many, The Last Jedi was not the Star Wars movie they were looking for. While critics have raved about it, audiences have reported feeling conflicted and disappointed. The chief focus of criticisms is Luke Skywalker. The Luke Skywalker people grew up watching was brave, a proper hero. […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Although college student schedules are pretty jam-packed, it can be quite rewarding to find time to volunteer and help others. Through volunteering, students are able to gain valuable experiences that will teach them more about the world around them, as well as help them develop skills through enhancing their community. “For me, volunteering has helped […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes When it comes to approaching racism, Brittany Packnett’s message is simple: We must all bend the moral arc toward justice. Students and faculty attended the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration on campus Jan. 16, where Packnett, the keynote speaker of the two-day event, spoke on racism and ways to break false beliefs. Packnett, an activist, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes We’ve all heard “When I was on my mission…” in a classroom before. The eyes immediately begin to roll or chuckling comes from others who have either served an LDS mission or can’t help but laugh at the repetitive verse. For those who aren’t of the LDS faith, you may wonder why these former missionaries […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes In December, members of the President’s Council announced a comprehensive review of general education curriculum that will occur in 2018, but some members of the UVU community, specifically some faculty members, are concerned about how the review and possible changes are being pursued. President Matthew Holland, Craig Thulin, the faculty senate president, and Rob Smith, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Photos by Jonah Hokit In President Matthew Holland’s final State of the University address, he announced the five major areas of focus for the university in the last year and the school’s plans for its continued growth Jan. 19, at Center Stage. Holland proudly announced UVU’s recent evaluation by Northwest Accreditors that student success is […]