The green in the Wolverines
The U. and BYU are years behind the energy conservation programs already in place here at UVU. This university has been a leader in energy conservation for many years. When…
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Isn’t she lovely?
On Oct. 8, the annual Miss UVU pageant was held and junior Danica Olsen took the crown. Though some may believe that pageants are somewhat outdated and archaic, the true…
Artists vs. Athletes
Budgetary showdown in Springville pits sports against art Remember Revenge of the Nerds? It was a timeless story of Jock versus Nerd—a struggle as crimson and primeval as cat against…
Art-less Art space
Though it’s one of the largest programs in the school, the visual arts department is housed in a bland and ill-suited area of campus. Stark. Dirty. Crowded. Unaccommodating. Unfortunately, these…
Lady Wolverines fall in exhibition competition
Newcomers Sammie Jensen and Kim Bell shine in preseason. The lady Wolverines opened their season exhibition play on Oct. 30 when they took on Dixie State, followed by a game…
Beautiful by nature
Tossing out the media’s take on what beauty should be. Imagine a 5-year-old girl and think about what she does on an average day. Is she having a tea party…
I Ride for Nick’s Eyes
A Biker’s plea for help proves humanity of online communities. On Oct. 23, Nick Moore learned that he was going blind. Moore’s face does not look like a blind man’s…
Students inspired by Erin Gruwell
In 2007, Paramount released the film Freedom Writers, starring Hilary Swank and based on the story of Erin Gruwell, a teacher at Wilson High School in Long Beach, California. Gruwell…
Akwasi Frimpong knows about struggles
He knows about feeling frustrated and defeated. If you had experienced half of what he has, you would too. He also knows the sweet taste of victory. He knows how…
Aviation instructor beats the odds
For the first time in 13 years, a woman has won the University Aviation Association’s prestigious William A. Wheatley Award. Dr. Mavis Green of the Aviation Science department, became only…
Late bloomer Robison dominates middle for Wolverines
Most athletes pick up a ball, swing a bat or begin kicking around the ball at a very young age, but it’s just the opposite for Dani Robison. Volleyball didn’t…
Caught in the B.o.B and Derulo wave
It was hip-hop night at the UCCU Event Center Tuesday, Oct. 12, with big names Jason Derulo and B.o.B in concert. They were also joined by Iyaz, and featured Auburn…
Trap-neuter-release program
Thanks to initiatives taken by the Animal Allies Club, a trap-neuter-release program for feral cats on campus has been given a trial period. “We are very excited for the opportunity…
Ethics on the ballot: Do our reps really need a babysitter?
Most Utahans can believe in the uprightness of governmental candidates and representatives. But many a realistic, or possibly pessimistic, person believes that our representation cannot be trusted once money is…
Liquor litter: Drinking in campus lots endangers everyone
Policy: To the extent not regulated by the Drug-free Workplace policy, alcoholic beverages, unlawful drugs, or other illegal substances shall not be consumed, used, carried, or sold on any property…
