Maggie Adamson: Survivor, overcomer, advocate
Reading Time: 3 minutes Maggie Adamson, a UVU nursing student and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) presenter, shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma and choosing faith in humanity.
Health & Wellness
Exercise and fasting: Is it all cons?
Reading Time: 2 minutes From busy work schedules to the time commitment of raising children and attending to other daily activities, the practice of exercising on an empty stomach is taboo among Americans. Should exercising on an empty stomach be avoided, or is the habit beneficial?
2023 UVU Conference on Addiction
Reading Time: 2 minutes On March 3, UVU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences hosted a conference about addiction recovery. “It was our biggest addiction-focused conference ever,” said Candida Johnson, head of marketing.
UVU food court review: Cupbop
Reading Time: 2 minutes Cupbop is a popular destination in UVU’s food court. Here are some insights from the experience of a staff writer and a Cupbop employee.
A review of UVU mindfulness practice
Reading Time: 2 minutes Mindfulness is more than just allowing our thoughts to flow freely. It is about being conscious of our thoughts, accepting that they’re okay, and befriending ourselves in the process.
Cultural inclusion and social wellness
Reading Time: 2 minutes Cultural inclusivity can impact the emotional and financial wellness of individuals and communities. With the passing of International Mother Language Day, international students share their thoughts on why they think cultural inclusion is important.
Four tips on test taking
Reading Time: 3 minutes Midterms are here, and with them is stress. Here are some tips to help alleviate testing pressure and preserve your mental health during testing season.
Am I learning, or am I in airplane mode?
Reading Time: 2 minutes After semesters of completely online learning, the opportunities and shortcomings of hybrid education have become more visible than ever as students return to the classroom in non-traditional settings. These innovations will require change from everybody.
Financial advice for students by a student
Reading Time: 2 minutes Financial wellness is an important aspect of our well-being. Samuel Morato, a Utah Community Credit Union employee and UVU student studying engineering, explains how to better manage finances.
Love in the small things
Reading Time: 2 minutes Sometimes the smallest gestures mean the most. Here’s a few ideas you can try this Valentine’s season to show your loved one that you care.