Dean’s Day provides free fun

September 9, 2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes The college of Technology and Computing, also known as T&C, had their annual “Dean’s Day” event on Wednesday, Sept 4, 2013. Each year after Labor Day T&C has an event they have named “Dean’s Day.” Students of any major are invited to come and participate. This function is a welcome back party to give students […]

Encore Thrift Store gives clothes another chance

September 8, 2013

Reading Time: 3 minutes UVU alumnus, Tyler Nash, put his Business Management degree to good use by opening a thrift store with his buddy, Chad Krogh. Located at 466 W Center St in Provo, Encore Thrift Store opened April 12, 2013 with a free dance party to bring new customers in. Since then, they have built a Facebook fan […]

Summer 2013 in a nutshell

September 1, 2013

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Fall is back and has hit the ground running. Before it gets too far ahead, let’s recap what has happened this summer. Movies: There have been some great ones this summer. IMDb brings us the 10 must see movies of the summer. First was the film in the Marvel comics series, “Ironman 3”, which […]

To become a Whovian or not, that is the question

September 1, 2013

Reading Time: 3 minutes For the past few years, and especially the past few months, Doctor Who’s popularity has been resurrected. “Whovians” are having a blast flooding the Internet with memes and merchandise while those who are not yet fans are wondering what television show could bring so much excitement. It’s time to introduce you to the world of […]

Early tuition deadline gives students problems

August 25, 2013

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Amanda Hollman, assistant opinions editor, @HollmanAmanda   The beginning of each semester brings what each student dreads: tuition payments. UVU’s payment deadline, including the day that classes will be dropped for nonpayment, is set before financial aid even arrives at the school. What impact does that early deadline have on the students?   When […]

Food choices at UVU

August 25, 2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes Amanda Hollman, assistant opinions editor, @HollmanAmanda   Let’s face it, we all have days where we run out of time to pack a lunch and are on campus all day. At that point, you either have to starve or buy something. Luckily, our campus has a variety of food vendors to choose from. Here at […]

Streaming TV packs a punch

August 13, 2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes   First world problems: stuck in a class while your favorite television show is on, being bored with no cable where you live. No worries; technology has made it possible for you to solve these issues with streaming TV. How does each option for streaming compare? What effect does this technology have on the television […]

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4 Tips For Managing Your Money

July 28, 2013

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Amanda Hollman, assistant opinions editor, @HollmanAmanda   Students have so much to balance in their lives. They have friends, classes, homework, tests, dating, the basic necessities of eating and sleeping, and many more, all encompassed by needing to keep their finances stable. Unless your parents were good at teaching you how to manage money, […]

How to survive online courses

July 15, 2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes     Amanda Hollman, assistant opinions editor, @HollmanAmanda   Like most colleges, Utah Valley University offers many online courses to give students a variety of options to achieve their degree. Like any other choice, there are benefits and downfalls. Before clicking the submit button to register for that online class, check out if that is […]

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Living with roommates 101

July 15, 2013

Reading Time: 3 minutes     Amanda Hollman, Assistant Opinions Editor, @HollmanAmanda   Learning how to live with roommates can be a challenge for even the most experienced of students. Do not let this intimidate you. While there is not one way to live with roommates, there are some basic things that can be done to make the transition […]