Commemoration to MLK calls students to action

January 19, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes The 25th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration took place on Jan. 16-17 in the Ragan Theatre to discuss the legacy of King with the purpose of uniting campus and community voices. President of the Black Student Union, Stormey Nielsen, gave the opening remarks followed by a musical number by Luseane Pasa, student in the […]

Police Reports

January 19, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Harassment Dec. 20 — 3:14 p.m. An officer arrived to the Fulton Library to respond to reports of a student being harassed by someone she knows. The officer met with the complainant who said she was uneasy because she knows that he is not a UVU student. The man agreed to meet with the officer, […]

Music to look forward to in 2018

January 19, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Last year brought a diverse range of music from a variety of artists, from break-out rapper Logic to the long-standing rock outfit Queens of the Stone Age. Indie rookie Declan Mckenna proved he’s much more than a one-hit wonder with his politically and socially charged album, What Do You Think About the Car? Lorde embodied the […]

Reflection Center offers safe space for deep questions

January 19, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Abby Van Buren   UVU’s Reflection Center invites every student to engage in self-exploration while sipping on their beverage of choice during Cocoa, Coffee & Convo every Thursday. The weekly event began Jan. 11 of this year as a way to encourage open conversations between students of all backgrounds. Students are invited to […]

Movie Review: The Shape of Water

January 18, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Shape of Water is Guillermo del Toro’s signature part monster flick, part fairytale love story. With dark, gritty tones and his use of makeup and prosthetics instead of CGI, del Toro returns to the roots and style of his earlier works evoking feelings of Pan’s Labyrinth. Elisa Esposito (Sally Hawkins), main character, is a […]

New website design eases navigation, enhances visual appeal

January 17, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Alyse Johnson browses the new website in the Fulton Library Jan. 10. Photo by Abby Van Buren  Utah Valley University’s main website has been updated with a new look to start off the Spring 2018 semester. According to Nathan Gerber, director of Web Development Services, the redesign took place over a span of 18 months by […]

Students and Faculty Share What’s Unique about UVU’s China Study Abroad Program

January 17, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Since their first trip in 2011, UVU’s China language and culture study abroad program has taken students across the world to edify and enrich their lives by introducing them to Chinese language and culture. Dr. Alex Yuan, UVU’s Chinese program coordinator, explained that his passion in the creation, care and coordination of the program was […]

How to be money smart during college

January 17, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes Money, or the lack thereof, can be a major issue for college students. For some, money disappears much quicker than it appears. However, there is no need to cringe at the cursed “m” word, or the even worse profanity —“debt.” There are ways to make it easier and lighten the burden of loans and payments. […]

How to maintain mental clarity this semester

January 16, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes It can be hard to manage school, personal, and work life, especially when you feel as if you’re juggling more than you can handle. The good news is that here at UVU, you’re provided with resources geared not only for your success but for you to enjoy yourself as well. Here are some tips to […]