BLOG: A symposium on Technology and Ethics

February 2, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute There are many questions whirling through our minds about the future. For instance, I’ve often wondered if it’s only a matter of time before a mad scientist constructs robots that transcend and enslave humans. But there are other questions to be asked. For example, is the time at hand when we deploy robots to fight […]

BLOG: Help for Haiti

January 29, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute With the recent disastrous earthquake in Haiti, relief fundraisers are occurring across the nation. This weekend, the Cybergate Cafe in Provo will be hosting such an event. To contribute funds for medical relief to Haiti, the Cybergate Cafe will be hosting live music, Local singers, karaoke, and DJs throughout the night this Saturday, Jan. 23. […]

BLOG: Local poet, educator presenting on campus

January 27, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute Teacher and poet Joel Long will be on campus on Thursday, Jan 28 in SC206c, to share some of his work and inspire those who attend–just like he does with his students back at Rowland-Hall in St. Mark’s school located in Salt Lake City. The event is part of the Happenings in Humanities series, and […]

BLOG: Disco fever at The Scera

January 16, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute This weekend you have a good excuse to strap on some bell-bottoms, slip on platform shoes, and get funky. Not that you can’t do this every weekend, but this weekend in particular The Scera is showing the musical Disco Fever. Tonight and tomorrow are your last opportunities to see this disco extravaganza. The musical is […]

BLOG: F-Stop Cafe hosts student show

January 14, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute If you’ve lived in Provo your whole life or just moved here, there are two important things to know about. The first is that UVU has an alive and thriving Arts program. The students in the program continually produce phenomenal work. The second thing is that in downtown Provo there is a c harming art […]

BLOG: Full MLK commemoration schedule

January 12, 2010

Reading Time: 4 minutes Below is a full schedule of events for the 16th Annual UVU Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration. To read more about the commemoration or the speakers visit www.uvureview.com/2010/01/11/realizing-the-dream/ Tuesday, January 12 7 p.m.  Orem Library Media Auditorium Film Screenings: “Justice for My People:  The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Story” and “Sister Rose’s Passion” Wednesday, January 13 12 […]

BLOG: Waiting for MJ

December 9, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes The McKay Events Center brimmed with a stoked crowd yesterday, all believing they were going to see Bryon Russell take on the man who had already bested him—Michael Jordan. It was probably the largest amount of people the Utah Flash had ever seen at one of their games. I remained skeptical because I had heard […]

BLOG: Peace-rally on Tuesday

December 1, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Here’s the latest local Facebook event scoop–A demonstration is being orchestrated tomorrow to coincide with reports that Obama will announce his plan for Afghanistan tomorrow, Dec. 1. The purpose of the demonstration is to give students and community members who do not want to see troop escalation a chance to voice their opinions. The information […]

BLOG: RSL on top

November 24, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes In an extraordinary chain of events, Real Salt Lake went from likely missing-the-playoffs to MLS Cup champs in just a few short weeks. Needing a win in the final game of the regular season over Colorado, and with several other chips needing to fall RSL’s way, the Claret-and-Cobalt snagged the win over the Rapids and […]

BLOG: Hunger Banquet

November 19, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Hunger Banquet is an event that increases understanding of hunger in Utah and around the world. Participants gather for a unique meal and presentations on hunger and homelessness issues. All proceeds from this event benefit local agencies that address hunger and homelessness. There will be a speaker and a performance by dancers from the […]