A letter to President Tuminez: We want accountability
Dear President Tuminez, I’m writing to you as both an LGBTQ UVU student and the mother of an LGBTQ UVU student. I appreciate the challenges you have overcome to gain…
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The Veg Review: In Pizza We Crust
As someone who loves food, transitioning to a plant-based diet came with a set of interesting challenges. Among the most frustrating was not knowing where to go out to eat. …
Disney’s Newest Family-Friendly Fantastical Adventure: “Raya and the Last Dragon”
There are a lot of things to love about “Raya and the Last Dragon.” The animation, as with any Disney movie, is stunning, their talent utilized this time to populate…
Letter: How will UVU leadership demonstrate exceptional care to LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff?
By Arty Diaz When Dr. Wendy Watson-Nelson was announced to be the 2021 commencement speaker, my disappointment quickly turned to pain and frustration. This news came only after seeing my…
Letter from the Editor: Cancellation of sports was the right call
Aside from regular interactions with family, friends and coworkers, the aspect of my “normal” life I have missed the most over the past few months has been sports. This may…
Creer’s Coronavirus Column: The end of the world (and sports) as we know it
If these last few months have taught us anything, it is that the world can change in the blink of an eye.
Creer’s Column: Kobe
How loss and legacy affects us all The news broke on a Sunday morning: Kobe Bryant, 41 years old, along with his daughter and seven others were killed in a…
Creer’s Column: Revelations from Rupp Arena
Despite usually being hesitant to jump to conclusions, I have to say: Utah Valley’s men’s basketball team is looking like they have the potential to be very special this season. I know that I am basing this claim off of a sample size of five games, but being able to compete with Kentucky, and almost win, at Rupp Arena isn’t something I think anyone expected when the season began. Although UVU lost 82-74, observers could see that UVU competed at a much higher level than expected and gave UK a pretty good scare.
Creer’s Column: Money Over Everything
California Gov. Gavin Newsom took a path of action and signed the Fair Pay to Play Act into law and ensured California college athletes could make money off of their…
Creer’s Column: It’s time for fair pay
The change being implemented in California is a step in the right direction, and it would be smart for state legislatures to do the same. With all of the money athletes bring into state institutions, maybe it would be nice if they could make a little money for themselves.
