Reading Time: < 1 minute History was made on Tuesday, Jan. 11 when Utah Valley men’s soccer team midfielder Jojea Kwizera was selected with the 15th pick in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft by CF Montréal. Kwizera is the first player in program history to be selected in the SuperDraft. “We’re very happy for Jojea and what he’s […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Utah Lake has long been the subject of animated debates between locals, with topics from recreation to conservation to misinformation about the ecosystem. Now these conversations are making their way to the front page, as a new proposal forces the hand of the state legislature. In 2018, House Bill 272, also known as the “Utah […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Nearly a thousand homes and buildings were destroyed between Christmas and the new year during the Marshall fire in Boulder County, Colorado, reported the Boulder County sheriff’s department. The fire started from an unknown cause on Thursday, Dec 30. Historically, dry conditions due to droughts, accompanied by high speed winds, led to a quick and […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Student fee hearings are slated for January, a date which is quickly approaching. In preparation, the Utah Valley University Student Association heard a presentation from Marissa King, director of student leadership and involvement, on what to expect and what to do during these meetings. Student fees are fees charged to students in order to give […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Many were surprised to find that the Frontrunner stations south of American Fork were closed over the break, with a bus bridge to the American Fork station. This interruption in service was due to the construction of a new station in Vineyard. “This new station will have a very good effect on the communities allowing […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Center for Social Impact hosted its annual Map the System competition to decide which participating team would compete in the international Map the System competition hosted by the University of Oxford. Taking place Dec. 3 in the Clarke Building, the competition saw presentations from five groups on topics ranging from the Great Salt Lake, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The artwork of the Bingham Gallery, also known as Roots of Knowledge, has been lighting the halls of the Fulton Library for five years to date. At ten feet high, the stained glass art piece stretches 200 feet in length, including 80 window panes, 60,000+ individual pieces taking 12 years to complete, according to the […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Fardaws Aimaq scored 24 points and grabbed 22 rebounds as the Utah Valley Wolverines defeated #12 BYU on Wednesday, Dec 1 at the UCCU Center by a score of 72-65. Aimaq also showed up on the defensive end in a big way with five steals and three blocks. Justin Harmon had a huge performance with […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter at UVU will host a competition Nov. 9 where students are tasked with solving complex crisis situations. PRSSA is a nationwide student and advocacy organization that seeks to help students who are interested in the fields of public relations and communications. Founded in 1967, it hosts […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU’s Women’s Success Center, Multicultural Student Council, and the Raíces Club collaborated to celebrate El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Two ofrendas (alters) were created: one at the multicultural student center and the other in the Women’s Success Center. In the Multicultural Center a large mural was erected and a movie screening […]