Wear green and win prizes

April 18, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Wolverine Wednesday is a campus activity growing in popularity. As implied, it occurs every Wednesday at Centre Stage from noon to 1 p.m. and usually attracts around 300 participants. “Wolverine Wednesday is intended to increase school spirit,” said Gretchen Palmer, a student life intern overseeing the event. “It’s an opportunity for students to get a […]

Fighting the Freshman 15

February 22, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes Six easy steps  to losing weight  on campus The dreaded freshman 15. It could happen to anyone if it hasn’t already; the sad truth is that doesn’t just happen to freshmen. Unfortunately, like a cold sore the day of family pictures, it can hit anyone at anytime. Luckily, there are preventative actions and cures for […]

Computers in the classroom Distraction or asset?

January 24, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes With constant development in technology, the ownership of laptop computers among students at Utah Valley University is growing in popularity. The use of laptops in the classroom is growing as well, and the question of whether students tend to use them for educational or personal purposes is open for debate. According to Wilson Hansen, a […]

Lacrosee wins Gem State Tournament

November 1, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes The lacrosse team has continued to prevail in their fall ball season. In the team’s biggest rivalry game of the year, the Wolverines triumphed over Westminster with a final score of 8-7. Midfielder Quinton Jorgensen scored the winning goal with 1:30 left in the game. Jorgensen would later suffer a broken hand with 30 seconds […]

Lacrosse tearin’ it up early in the season

September 20, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute After an incredibly successful spring season, the lacrosse team began their fall season the only way they know how, with a victory. The team played Tribal West on Saturday, Sept. 11, and won  with a final score of 15-13. Coach Kevin Perkins is hopeful for the team this year, and says that all the new […]

Lacrosse makes national final, comes up short to St. Thomas

June 10, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes The UVU lacrosse team ended its spring season and playing year with the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association national finals held in Denver May 11-15. The team played four games throughout the finals and stood out nationally as the number two team within Division II. The Wolverines began their finals with a game against Briarcliffe College, […]

Lacrosse is fired up

April 19, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Utah Valley University lacrosse team was on fire the weekend of April 9-10 as they demolished opponents from Northern Arizona and Montana State. The Wolverines played Northern Arizona on April 9 and triumphed with a final score of 26-5. The team meshed perfectly and played phenomenally, leaving Northern Arizona in the dust from the […]

Lacrosse poised for championship run

April 12, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Wolverines played in a home game against Metro on April 3. They completely trampled their opponents with a final score of 19-4. Coach Kevin Perkins was thrilled with the progress of the midfielders this game as sophomore and captain Tyler Spendlove attempted five shots and scored four goals. Chad Frost scored three goals and […]

UVU lacrosse enjoys home-field advantage

April 5, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Utah Valley University lacrosse team had yet another successful weekend Mach 26-27. They played two victorious home games against Fort Lewis and Northern Colorado. Friday evening’s weather made for snowy playing conditions against Fort Lewis on the BYU North Field. Slush notwithstanding, Utah Valley played phenomenally and sent the Skyhawks packing with a final […]

Utah Valley reigns over Oregon

March 29, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute After traveling to Salem, Oregon on Thursday, March 18, the Utah Valley University lacrosse team led a winning streak of three games against Willamette, Western Oregon and Santa Cruz. The first game played against Willamette was won 8-3. Coach Kevin Perkins stated that it is always tough to play after traveling and he considered this […]