Reflection Center offers safe space for deep questions
Photo by Abby Van Buren UVU’s Reflection Center invites every student to engage in self-exploration while sipping on their beverage of choice during Cocoa, Coffee & Convo every Thursday….
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Greek politician offers insight into health care and immigration
Adonis Georgiadis describes how he and others in his country have tried to preserve Greek heritage while adjusting to the modern world. Conservative Greek politician, Adonis Georgiadis, responded to questions…
UVU becomes home to international symbol of peace and unity
Community and organizational leaders participate in the Global Peace Tree planting ceremony. Photo by Kim Bojorquez UVU joins other communities throughout the world that have been recognized for effort toward…
Campus community tells presidential search committee to prioritize inclusivity
Photos by Cody Glassett The university needs a president that will look out for minorities, according to Linda Walton, chaplain and philosophy instructor, during a presidential search committee meeting held in…
Gun control discussed by local gun owner, Democratic Party vice chairman, students
Illustration by Tyler Carpenter It’s rare for gun owners and democratic leadership to come to a mutual understanding on gun control measures, as shown during the Pizza and Politics event…
Conforming to social norms contribute to the bystander effect
Resisting norms will likely prevent dangerous situations Illustration by Tyler Carpenter Conformity, ambiguity and social and cultural norms are reasons people do not intervene, according to Ashley Larsen, the associate dean…
Critical environmental issues emphasized during Sustainability Day
Pictured: Keynote speaker, Rob Davies Photo by Michelle Rivas The mission to combat misinformation and provide scientific evidence on environmental issues was presented during Sustainability Day that was celebrated around…
The Clothesline Project illustrates violence and hope
Photos by Sammie Raymond Violence against women, men and children was addressed during the Clothesline Project hosted by the Women’s Success Center Oct. 24-25 in the Grande Ballroom. Since…
Motivational speaker brings hope to those in mental darkness
Photo by Collin Cooper Josie Thompson Soloman, founder of the 444 project, shared her journey through mental illness and the creation of the 444 project in the Grande Ballroom…
Grassroots: passionate people with community mindset
Having people with the right mindset is fundamental to grassroots movements, according to a Pizza and Politics panel discussion held in the Ragan Theatre on Oct. 10. Panelists spoke about…
Former CIA and NSA director critiques President Trump’s presidency
Photo by Gabi Campbell Previous director of the CIA, NSA and retired four-star general, General Michael Hayden shared his criticisms of President Trump and anxieties for the future in the Classroom…
Sexual assault proves to be an issue even in happy valley
Photo by Sammie Jo Raymond With 2015 studies showing the amount of reported rapes in Utah exceeding the national average, a group of UVU students and faculty members met together…
Fate of DACA a ‘ticking clock’ under hands of Congress
Carolina Núñez says the fate of DACA is based on Congress’ will to compromise. Photo by Kim Bojorquez Dreamers under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program have an uncertain…
Women share their story in regards to gender in law enforcement
Photo by Maricel Evangelista A panel of female law enforcement officers discussed their journey, and how it was influenced because of their gender in the Science Building lecture hall Oct 5….
Panelists unpack protests against confederate monuments
Photo by Michelle Rivas It’s not a debate over history, according to Paul Reeve, professor of history at the University of Utah. The statues are manifestations of a reassertion of…
