Student exhibition calls out to artists

September 13, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Up to three UVU students soon may have the unique opportunity to display their art in a very public fashion. The Provo City Court House plans on choosing up to 10 pieces of student work by each accepted student for an upcoming exhibition. On display until January, artwork will be shown at the Provo City […]

Are you ready for 30 Seconds to Mars?

September 13, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute With all the hours in class and tedious study outside of class, it can be difficult to find a way to release all the stress and weight that comes from the first couple weeks of school. 30 Seconds to Mars is set to shake up campus for the mtvU Campus Invasion Tour on the evening […]

UVU welcomes its first sorority

September 13, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes As the student population of the school continues to grow, so does the interest of national and international organizations looking to establish a following on campus. Though nationally recognized academic or service societies are nothing new to the university, there has been a growth of interest in creating a Greek community on campus. UVU is […]

Submit to Touchstones before it’s too late

September 13, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute All aspiring writers, poets, artists and photographers should hurry and get their work together, because Touchstones, the English department’s literary journal, is calling for all submissions for their fall 2010 issue to be in by Sept. 24. Submitting work to a literary journal is a good way for students to get recognized for hard work […]

Lack of common courtesy: A health hazard for the rest of us

September 13, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Walking down the hallway, students don’t need to deal with someone blowing cigarette smoke in their direction. But outside, campus policies unfortunately cannot enforce common courtesy. Most students used to walk through the halls of the Liberal Arts building and the Physical Education building to get from class to class or to get to the […]

Making the most of your bus pass

September 13, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes A freshman’s perspective on a parking alternative For all incoming freshmen, college has come at last. We can finally soak in all of the excitement and anticipation we’ve had through the summer months and put them to good use. We have new freedom in many areas of our lives and are at the university of […]

Latino Initiative: a step in the right direction

September 13, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes Change in the multicultural lens of UVU comes subtly but can enter loudly upon arrival, and UVU’s Multicultural Center is looking to make it welcomed and positive. A partnership created by the UVU Latino Initiative and Latinos in Action, a program founded by Mountview vice principal Jose Enriques, seeks and labors to prepare young Latinos […]

Extremism is not the answer

September 13, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes “Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice.” Barry Goldwater spoke these words at the 1964 GOP National Convention. Considering the current situation in the world, they hardly seem like a true statement. Is extremism or radicalism to be excused when it is in the name of liberty and freedom? In Florida, the Reverend […]

Students can find relief through accessibility services

September 13, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes Figuring out classes and getting used to new schedules takes some time, so the first couple weeks of school can be stressful. Yet for students with disabilities, it can be even more difficult. Some students require accommodations for physical conditions. In order to accommodate wheelchairs in classrooms, a student may request a table rather than […]

Nowhere to go but up

September 13, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s hard to imagine UVU volleyball with out Kayli (formerly Broadbent) Doxey, but thanks to early events in her teenage years, the 6’0” All-star outside hitter is finishing out her volleyball college career here. Doxey’s volleyball career began in eighth grade thanks to a friend. “I was forced to try out by a friend,”  Doxey […]