Guv candidates field questions from UVU students during debate

October 7, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes Gubernatorial candidates took questions from four Utah Valley University students during the Utah Debate Commission’s televised debate on Tuesday, Sept. 29. UVU was originally scheduled to host the debate between Republican candidate Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox and his Democratic challenger, University of Utah professor Chris Peterson. When it was moved to a socially distanced TV […]

This week in COVID-19: Dance groups rebuff calls for social distancing

September 21, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes After being called out by health officials, universities and elected leaders, many involved in dance parties in Utah County are rejecting calls to tighten health restrictions – or cancel their events altogether. Provo-based company Young/Dumb, which promotes brands to college-aged students through these parties, recently came under scrutiny after videos of party attendees dancing close […]

Reported COVID-19 cases rise, but remain lower than other schools

September 17, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes Coronavirus cases are rising on campuses statewide – and UVU is no exception. In the week ending Sept. 7, self-reported cases rose to 96 for the semester, a 39 percent increase from the previous week. However, UVU has avoided the outbreaks and incidents seen at other state schools like Brigham Young University. The nearby school […]

5 Tips for Remote Learning

July 28, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes “Love paying tuition and not being (able) to access any resources on campus.” That’s what one student sarcastically quipped on UVU’s Facebook page in May in response to a video with tips for passing online classes. Campus will be open this fall and many of those resources accessible again – if current plans go through. […]

Three Ways to Eat Healthy on Campus

July 19, 2019

Reading Time: < 1 minute [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.21.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.21.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.21.1″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21.1″] The Freshman 15 is not about body standards–it’s about health. Becoming an adult means developing good eating habits, which gives one the energy to enjoy every new opportunity. Admittedly, UVU struggles with healthy dining options. This year, a new restaurant opened a stone’s throw from the gym: Wendy’s. UVU has […]

Made of Honor: Student groups combine efforts as they seek honor code reform

April 12, 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutes “[The honor code office] is part of the reason why a lot of people enjoy and feel comfortable at BYU and choose to go there,” Smith said. “It’s not an anarchist protest or movement against the Church … we just want to bring current enforcement and actions in line with that Christlike message that the church and Honor Code Office stand for.”