UVU moves textbook store exclusively online

July 28, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes Responds to criticism they didn’t consult faculty on the change In October 2019, UVU signed a five-year contract with MBS Direct, a subsidiary of Barnes and Noble, making them the sole online textbook retailer for students. The contract, which is still being implemented campus-wide, removes textbooks from the UVU Bookstore and moves all sales to […]

Letter from the Editor

July 28, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute Dear Wolverines, 2020 is a year that will go down in history. It’s a time where we must come together to fight two pandemics —COVID-19 and racial injustice. As the world is faced with uncertainty, we strive to represent UVU and keep you up to date on the challenges and hopes that arise. I am […]

Creer’s Column: A Season for Change

July 24, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes When I look back at my previous three years attending Utah Valley University, there are many moments to choose from as the most “life-changing” — I’ve covered countless athletic events, done plenty of postgame interviews and have seen many back-and-forth games come down to an epic finish. When I think of the most important experiences […]

‘$100,000 to repair’ – UCCU Ballpark’s field damaged after break-in

July 22, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes The brand-new artificial turf field at UCCU Ballpark was severely damaged after two teenagers drove stolen vehicles across the field on Saturday, June 27 — potentially costing more than $100,000 to repair. Scott Trotter, senior director of communications for Utah Valley University, said the perpetrators were captured by security cameras walking toward the ballpark around […]

Socially-distanced study spots on campus

July 19, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes UVU staff has been working hard to arrange classrooms, study areas and hallways to ensure students and staff are able to maintain social distance. With so much change, it might be hard to find a spot to rest or work if you happen to be on campus. We scouted out six study spots around campus […]

It’s Complicated: Corona Questions

July 17, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes In case you haven’t noticed, everything is complicated right now. So I thought I would answer a couple questions I’ve been seeing on social media and hearing from friends and compile them into one big corona virus guide.

How to Succeed at UVU: Faculty and Alumni Weigh In

July 16, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes The first thing that you should know about college is obvious —  it is going to be difficult and oftentimes challenging. Students who excelled in high school may be stymied by college courses, or even struggle with the independence afforded to college students.  Even the most brilliant and talented students will face challenges and many […]

Campus Recreation Adjusts on the Fly to Bring College Life to You

July 16, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes Back in the seemingly distant past, the Student Life and Wellness Center was filled on any given night with students bowling, rock climbing, exercising and even playing video games. Intramural leagues competed in dozens of sports and the center regularly hosted events for students of all kinds. But, even if the COVID-19 pandemic has forced […]

How UVU athletes find hope in the wake of uncertainty

July 14, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes When cases of COVID-19 flooded the world last March, Utah Valley University finished the semester online and all UVU sports were canceled, a wave of uncertainty swept over both students and faculty. Now, five months after the switch to online schooling and the shutdown of all UVU athletics, uncertainty is still present. Nevertheless, there are […]

Campus and COVID: What students should know

July 14, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes In spite of the warming weather, UVU’s campus has been left mostly empty both inside and out of the buildings following the announcement for students to limit their time in the grounds for the duration of the semester. (Photo by Natasha Colburn) Fall semester 2020 is going to look different for Wolverines.  Since the World […]