In one of my classes this year, I learned that, as a society, when we’re going by dates, we no longer use B.C. and A.D. to distinguish one from the other. B.C.E. and A.C. the new "politically correct" terms, meaning Before Common Era and After Common (I guess the "Era" is implied).
Downtown Provo is the place to go this holiday season. There are several events planned, with more in the works.Many of this season’s events are at the new Covey Center for the Arts on Center Street, which opened earlier this year.Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:Nov.
10. read a book (yeah, right)9. finally pass cleaning inspection, the first time8. hibernate7. TV on DVD (because now there’s really nothing on TV)6. Halo 3, anyone?5. nothing4. get a…
UVSC is home to a groundbreaking exchange of delegates, information and ideas between Utah and the Central Asian republics.Over the past eight years, the college has been the heart of what Dr. Alex Stecker said is an "unbelievable exchange" between Utah and countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkistan.
On CampusBishop speaks to instituteMember of presiding bishopric on campusBy: Rebecca LamoreauxNews WriterOn Nov. 2, the Orem Institute of Religion had the privilege of hosting Bishop Richard C. Edgley, first counselor in the presiding bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
On campusHeadline: Students "break to the beat"Sub-headline: UVSC club expresses themselves through breakdancing.Britnee NguyenNews writerThe UVSC Breakdance Club is open for students who are interested in learning breakdancing moves. Breakdancing is a form of hip-hop that originated from street-style dancing, and the club originated last year from the strong student demand to start one.
The fires in California may have calmed, but the affects of the flames still rage high, reaching not only the people immediately involved, but also friends and family members across…
With winter soon arriving, having a reliable car is pertinent to safe driving in Utah’s ever-changing climate. UVSC’s automotive students are putting on a free car winterizing clinic, which will…
Through the years, social acceptance of homosexuality and homosexual culture has shifted. Although it has existed throughout history, homosexuality is largely a newly emerging debate across the world. On Nov….
Monday, Nov. 12 marks the beginning of UVSC’s third annual Global Engagement Week. Various activities, shows and lectures sponsored by a number of organizations within the school will be held each day in an effort to raise cultural understanding.This event is a part of the International Education Week (IEW), a joint initiative of the US Department of State and the US Department of Education to celebrate international education and the exchange of students worldwide.
The UVSC department of history will host Elizabeth Clement as part of their monthly lecture series "Turning Points in History," on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in LA 101. Clement’s…
The fifth annual Mr. and Mrs. UVSC International showcase will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in UVSC’s Ragan Theater. The showcase, which is sponsored by UVSC’s Black…
Many students desire to make the world a better place, but don’t know how or where to start. The peace and justice studies program, or PJST, at UVSC just may…
UVSC’s campus is cluttered with posters advertising events, classes and speakers. The posters hang, dismissed by most passer-bys in most situations. But that may be about to change.
For the first time, on Nov. 12, UVSC students will put their words to work and battle for cash prizes in a speech competition. The Marie Clegg Jones Annual Speech…
