Q & A with Abbie Beutler

December 5, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes She grew up on a potato farm in Idaho, but her performance on the court reflects much more excitement than that. Senior Abbie Beutler is playing in her second year here at Utah Valley University after transferring from Snow College where she earned a laundry list of awards. Beutler has played in every game so […]

The NBA, back in business

December 5, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Yes, the NBA is a business as fans were abruptly reminded this off-season. Owners and players alike were little kids fighting over their Happy Meal toy the fans gave them. But a Happy Thanksgiving will once again lead to a Merry Christmas, especially for the Jazz and its followers.   A deal was agreed upon […]

Finding the lost and found on campus

November 14, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes It happens to everyone. Students work hard in class or at work living within the walls of campus. Hardly anyone escapes this horrible reality. That is the reality of losing your personal belongings. Every time a person for- gets their cell phone, water bottle, keys or even their laptop, where does it go? But honestly, […]

The UVU Police Beat

November 14, 2011

Reading Time: < 1 minute 10/27/11 2:35 p.m. A fire alarm was reported at the UCCU Center during the State High School Vol- leyball tournament. I was already on scene and was able to quickly determine the alarm was caused by a poorly placed cotton candy machine. The system was reset and the cotton candy vendor as moved. 2:26 p.m. […]

Men’s Basketball Preview: Isiah Williams aims to pass this season

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s a trivia question most would fail, with an answer that would likely be followed by raised eyebrows and a quizzical “really?”   Who is the only returning basketball All-American in the state of Utah?   The answer: Isiah Williams, starting shooting guard at Utah Valley University.   For better or worse, Williams finds himself […]

Women’s Basketball Preview: Return on investment

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes     Head Coach Cathy Nixon is starting her 17th season with the Utah Valley University women’s basketball team. Wednesday night the team was able to take on Western New Mexico University for an exhibition game that resulted in the Wolverines’ 73-57 victory.   The game provided Nixon and the players an opportunity to analyze […]

Team at a Glance…

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes With four returning starters, the Wolverines appear primed for a breakout season   DICK HUNSAKER 10th year head coach • 167-97 record at UVU • 334-170 record overall • Took Ball State to Sweet 16 in 1990 • Named MWC Coach of the Year in 2001 • Los Angeles Times Coach of the Year in […]

An ode and apology to the weekend sports

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes Facing a communication theory exam, a case studies presentation and article deadlines, I was approaching panic last week while still not knowing what to write about in this week’s Zone.   An e-mail from a student athlete unintentionally helped me out in crunch time.     The athlete, who shall remain anonymous, bemoaned the lack […]

2011-12 Men’s Basketball Schedule

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: < 1 minute Nov. 11 Simpson University 6:30   Nov. 14 at Houston 8:00   Nov. 16 Grambling State 9:05   Nov. 19 UMKC 9:00   Nov. 22 at Arkansas 8:00   Nov. 25 at Oakland 7:00   Nov. 28 Northern Illinois 9:05   Nov. 30 at Wyoming 9:00   Dec. 2 Haskell 9:05   Dec. 6 at […]