Reading Time: 2 minutes For those of us who are single, February 14th can be the bane of existence. While couples may represent a minority of the population, their celebrations of togetherness represent the entirety of the public domain. That is why, several years ago, I hit on a tradition to bring joy to the Lonely Hearts Club. Whether […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Zack Dearing Hometown: Vernal, Utah Major: Behavioral Science Year: Sophomore “[On my worst date ever] my friends set me up for a group date and the girl I was suppose to be set up with was named Shelley. When we went to pick her up, she wasn’t there. So we went to go pick up […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hundreds of ethnicities prowl our halls. Although many natives of Utah claim a lack of culture, it is unquestionable that our campus is a sea of diversities. Along with the spectrum of different backgrounds and languages come hundreds of different accents. Though most foreign students are unaware of the ‘sexy factor’ of their accents, they […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes The birds and the bees. The garden and the watering hose. The Crock-Pot and the Foreman Grill. Whatever euphemism one chooses, it all comes down to the same thing: getting around the discomfort of talking about sex. Actually, the last couple was how my LDS bishop explained the subject to my then-fiancé and me. He […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Wolverines will play four sets of series away before they open home play Mar. 17. Last season saw the Wolverines finish with the Great West Conference regular season title and the GWC tournament championship. Also, they finished with a 42-17 record following a 14-game winning streak. “You always hope that the way you end […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The world’s best mountain films are making their annual stop on campus once again. Hosted by the Outdoor Adventure Center along with presenting partners National Geographic and The North Face, the 2010/2011 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will be here Feb. 15-16 in the Ragan Theater. Similar to the Sundance Film Festival, this festival’s […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Affordable childcare is a problem for many parents who wish to go back to school to finish their education. Colorful paintings decorate the walls of the Wee Care Center, an apt backdrop for the children playing with toys while their parents are at school. Nine years ago, Turning Point, the on-campus Personal and Career Center […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Professor studies the popularity of plastic surgery in Utah February 14. The day of roses, chocolate and love. The day spent in a significant other’s arms or wishing there was a significant other to wrap arms around. Some girls spend months getting ready for this day by dressing up, flirting more and trying to compete […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes In nearly every measure, UVU ranks at or near the bottom when it comes to funding and facilities. UVU receives about 42 percent of their budget from the state, which is appropriated by the Utah Legislature. The appropriation amount is based on the school’s proposed wants and needs. This year, the Vice President of University […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Graffiti. Everyone has seen it. Everyone has an opinion about it, but how many consider it artistic? On the evening of Jan. 28, the Woodbury Art Museum at University Mall made its grand opening for a new and unique exhibit, “Hidden Voices.” The exhibit features diverse types of graffiti art created by artists whose skill, […]