Got healthcare?
Photos by Melissa Henrie With less than two months remaining until the new year, many students are concerned about what 2014 will bring- including fines for lacking insurance. Under the…
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UVU Review investigates the latest campus myth
Word around campus is that professors have access to a program that calculates how likely students are to graduate. This system, called the Stoplight Report, supposedly calculates the likelihood of…
Registration adversity for both students and faculty
Registering for classes can be problematic, especially when classes are dropped or when two required classes are offered at the same time. Scheduling issues such as these can delay students’…
UVU clears the smoke on tobacco policies
Faculty members received an email earlier this month reminding them to abide by and regulate the campus smoking policy. Although UVU is a public institution and thereby accords to state…
Grill cheese, end hunger
UVU has been selected as a target for FeelGood, a program that has raised over $1 million for charities that combat world hunger. The nonprofit organization will take applicants from…
Philosophy students address controversial prank videos
Two UVU students have found themselves under skeptic fire due to their prank videos that went viral this week. In an effort to defend the various reactions to these videos,…
Obamacare: Phase one
Initial implementation of the Affordable Care Act began last Tuesday with the debut of online insurance marketplaces, which provide a more simplified way to buy healthcare. Uninsured students must find…
Ethics Awareness Week ensues heated panel discussion of NSA
A panel of professionals met last Tuesday to discuss NSA ethics, the new NSA Bluffdale facility, and the diminishing Fourth Amendment. The panel consisted of David Heldenbrand, Pete Ashdown, Matthew…
The firefighter rookie challenge determines flame-outing potential
In reminiscence of childhood days spent daydreaming about being a hero, collegiate students may find themselves considering the career path of becoming a firefighter. Although the rewards of saving lives…
UVU presents the 14th annual alumni awards night
On Sept 20, the UVU Alumni Association will award seven individuals who have gone above and beyond in their contributions to the university. This year’s winners include LaVar Rockwood, Jim…
9/11 survivor shares wisdom at UVU
Sept. 11, 2001 was a day that carried tragedy, hardship, and patriotism into the hearts of every American. The country watched in horror as the towers burned, praying for the…
The paws clause: The engagement of animals on campus
Animal sightings at UVU have increased this semester due to students taking advantage of public policy. Service animals are not required to wear identification, such as a vest or dog…
Disaster avoided with freshmen orientation
A major registration error was avoided early this semester due to freshman orientations becoming mandatory and filling up faster than anticipated. The error would have stranded students with an…
New humanities minor increases familiarity with Russian culture
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences continues to expand its collection of diverse learning pathways by offering a new minor in Russian Studies. Courses began this fall and are…
New UVU Wellness Center a Place for Recreation and Relaxation
After eight years of planning, UVU will finally receive its ultimate destination for students to enjoy fitness, fun, and relaxation all in one place. The new Student Life and…
