6 local bands to keep your eye on, according to Corey Fox

August 29, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes It takes a village to raise a successful musician.   That, at least, is the gist of the answer you get from Kaneischa Johnson, Velour employee. At the heart of that support, too, is Provo’s Velour Live Music Gallery. Corey Fox, owner of the 5-year-old venue, has fostered his fair share of bands, too. His […]

Wolverine rivalry: volleyball hosts Michigan this week

August 29, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes This year’s team is dominated by youth, featuring seven freshmen and four sophomores. The four returning seniors and lone junior will be looked to early and often to provide leadership for this team, according to UVU head coach Sam Atoa. With the scheduling quirk of having nine home matches in a row to begin the […]

Ribbon cutting ceremony for new building

August 15, 2011

Reading Time: < 1 minute Thursday afternoon marked the beginning of a new chapter in the history of UVU.   Construction was finally completed on a new on campus building. Housing five departments, the building was officially opened for use by the University after the ribbon cutting ceremony on August 11. President Holland was present with members of his Cabinet. […]

Dive in with the SCUBA club

August 1, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Deep under the ocean surface near Catalina Island, off the southern coast of California, the water comes to life as schools of vibrant fish dart by and sea lions lazily swim in circular patterns around the divers admiring them. According to junior Chris McKenzie, president of the UVU SCUBA diving club, this is the ultimate […]

Womens soccer looking forward after losing nine seniors

August 1, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Even after losing nine seniors in the off-season and facing what coach Brent Anderson called “the most challenging schedule yet,” the Wolverine soccer team is confident going into the new season. Tough match ups against Miami (FL), Fordham, Baylor and Princeton will challenge the team throughout the season.“We have some big names on the schedule,” […]

How to make new friends without regretting it later

July 29, 2011

Reading Time: 5 minutes The UVU Review gives you a crash course in whom to avoid during your higher education If you’re reading this, then you’re already aware of the grim inevitable. The summer of 2011, previously believed to be wide open with possibilities and virtually endless, is coming to a close. Fall semester is looming over all of […]

Kotchman looks to develop Owlz defense after loss

June 22, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Without 23 runs to distract observers, fielding flaws became more noticeable in Orem’s 4-1 loss Wednesday, leaving Owlz manager Tom Kotchman to give some frank appraisals following the performance: “We’re not really good defensively out there in the outfield,” Kotchman said. “We’ve got a lot of work to do out there.” Not that Kotchman was […]

Owlz’ Kotchman trusting veterans on the mound

June 22, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Before the start of the season, Orem Owlz manager Tom Kotchman reiterated the importance of pitching when it comes to the wins column. Two games into the season, the 33-year coaching veteran has tipped his hand just enough to show one thing: he likes veterans on the rubber. Monday’s home opener saw Aaron Meade get […]

Bronc rider Winn takes 2nd at rodeo nationals

June 18, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU’s Brock Winn dominated  his first ride at the College National Finals Rodeo. From there he used a strategy from his studies as an aviation science major. He kept climbing  — all the way to second in the nation. The sophomore sensation thrilled the Casper, WY locals in his week-long surge, coming out of the […]

WAC snub of UVU raises questions for both sides

June 15, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes This week could have, should have settled the question of where Utah Valley and the Western Athletic Conference are headed. After the WAC left UVU out in favor of Seattle University, the answer for both parties seems to be this: not a clue. For the Wolverines, it’s a blow that leaves them reeling in the […]