Reading Time: 2 minutes Students of the UVU Transportation and Technologies department will collaborate with faculty and other industry professionals to restore the iconic “Bombshell Betty” racecar. “Bombshell Betty,” the 1952 Buick which has broken world records over the past several years, is to be restored with the intention of more world record fame. The goal of the restoration […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU’s Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism kicked off their annual Super Spectrum Showcase and Soiree with a new, online spin this year. The gallery, which offers individuals on the autism spectrum the opportunity to present their artwork, will be hosted via webpage this year. A “surprise blessing” said Laurie Bowen, associate director at the university’s […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Amid recent surges in COVID-19 cases, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced 4 mandates to help combat the spread of the virus. This announcement came during the governor’s desperate plea to citizens via a video message on Nov. 8. “We must do more and we must do it now,” Herbert said urging citizens to remain “vigilant” […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes On Monday, Oct. 26 students and faculty received an email that detailed how to “stay safe” while enjoying the holiday festivities this week. Linda Makin, vice president of Planning, Budgeting and Human Resources, and Dr. Kyle Reyes, vice president of Student Affairs, authored the email. “Under normal circumstances, masks on campus would be discouraged — […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute The UVU Student Association or UVUSA released an official apology on Tuesday for including Disney’s “Coco” in the movie lineup for Parking Lot Insomnia, this year’s socially distanced iteration of the Halloween dance. “We want to express our sincere apologies for our choice in including Coco in our lineup for our insomnia event,” the official […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Residents throughout Utah County could see the glow of massive flames curling off of Mount Timpanogos throughout Saturday and much of Sunday. The fire, which is being referred to as the Range Fire, originated at the Orem Police Gun Range near the base of the mountain and was started by target shooting. The officer allegedly […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The month of October brings lots of Halloween fun and the UVU Housing office has made sure to get in on it this year. Residential community leaders (RCL’s) have planned dozens of activities for students to join virtually. Many of these activities are offered at local apartment complexes, but any UVU student is welcome to […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes After countless hours in front of computer screens and infinite Microsoft Teams meetings, fall break begins Thursday. But amid the excitement of fall-centric activities is the looming reality of the COVID-19 pandemic. A reality that prompted a university-wide email earlier this week. In the email, President Astrid Tuminez urged students to maintain local health and […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes According to Dr. Ammon Cheney, a psychologist with Mental Health Services, aside from a small and expected dip over the summer, Mental Health Services has not experienced an increase or decrease in students utilizing the services this semester – despite heavy restrictions. This contradicts the projections of many other programs at UVU under COVID-19 restrictions. […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes From dance concerts to butterfly biospheres, spooky season is in full swing throughout Utah. For students, however, holiday fun can come with a high price tag, which is why we have compiled a list of five different activities students can enjoy on a budget this fall season. Butterfly Biosphere Spooktacular Halloween: First up is the […]