Former student handed down life sentence in high-profile drug case
A former UVU student from Cottonwood Heights was convicted of selling illegal drugs online and sentenced to life in prison on Thursday, Oct. 15. Aaron Shamo, 30, was arrested in…
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Range Fire on Mount Timp continues to burn as evacuees return home
Residents throughout Utah County could see the glow of massive flames curling off of Mount Timpanogos throughout Saturday and much of Sunday. The fire, which is being referred to as…
Virtual Pumpkin Carving Night Offers Students a New Way to Connect This Halloween Season
The month of October brings lots of Halloween fun and the UVU Housing office has made sure to get in on it this year. Residential community leaders (RCL’s) have planned…
Getting to Know the Wolverines: Josh Lear, Le’Tre Darthard, Evan Cole and Blaze Nield
The Utah Valley men’s basketball is going to look almost unrecognizable in 2020 — even for those who closely followed last year’s team. Head coach Mark Madsen has worked all…
Aviation students remain optimistic in light of pandemic
Amid uncertainty, emotional turmoil and financial crisis the aviation students at Utah Valley University continue to remain hopeful for the future. UVU senior Dakodta Clements describes how he has managed…
Alumni celebrate homecoming with virtual 5K
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the function of many everyday activities, making it difficult to take part in events that happen throughout the year. One of those activities is getting…
Final week to enjoy Sundance scenic lift
Looking for a relaxing glide over scenic views? A fun date activity or something to do after long weeks of quarantine? The Sundance Scenic Lift Rides offers these and so…
Drive-in fundraiser brings in over $250,000
This year’s President’s Scholarship Ball looked like something out of Pixar’s “Cars” universe — complete with horn honking in place of typical applause. The innovative “Drive-In” experience offered attendees a…
Universities aim to protect Hong Kong debate
US college students could be at risk of arrest if their homeland is China, their views are pro-Western, and their classroom identities are not protected.
Cooper Fullmer named Mr. UVU 2020
On Friday, Sept. 25, Cooper Fullmer was named Mr. UVU 2020 following the reign of former Mr. UVU Danny Brown. “It feels good. It feels good to know that I…
Scavenger hunt to kicks UVU Homecoming week
This year’s homecoming week, titled “Rally the Valley,” will inevitably look different than those of years past. Regardless of circumstances though, the purpose of the event remains the same. “We…
Five Activities to Welcome Fall
(Graphic by Ysabel Berger) As Utah inexorably turns away from summer — from endless barbecues and trying to figure out what to stuff into that little space between the window…
Theatre Department Forced To Innovate With COVID-19 Crisis
(Graphic by Riley Andersen) Utah Valley University’s Department of Theatrical Arts is finding new ways to be innovative with different teaching modes and streaming performance services to adhere to health…
Jonathan Burns Headlines Virtual Homecoming Comedy Night
(Photo courtesy of UVUSA) The Utah Valley University Student Association plans to kick off homecoming week with a virtual performance by comedian Jonathan Burns, on Monday, Sept. 21 at 7:30…
Vocalist Kaylie Ross on How Her Art Form Enriches Her Life
(Photo courtesy of Chad Braithwaite, Faces Photography) Kaylie Ross, 21 and a junior majoring in Social Health Education at Utah Valley University, shared her experience as a vocalist, and spoke…
