Reading Time: 3 minutes If you are reading this and you work for Provo Police Department, here is a list of what is funny: Cats Pratfalls Pies in the face Mistaken identity Observational humor about relationships or how difficult it is to program your VCR. Anything following the Yakov Smirnoff Soviet Russia Reversal Model (Ex: “In America, you eat […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Measuring five feet, zero inches, Katey Turner is easily the smallest player on the soccer team’s roster. She’s also the biggest player in terms of work ethic, enthusiasm and leadership, according to her teammates and coaching staff. Throw in her 2009 campaign (seven goals, 16 points and Great West Tournament MVP), and the case could […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ken Sekaquaptewa, an advisor at the Multicultural Center, calmly expresses feelings of frustration: “One weekend is all we’re asking for,” he says. For eight years, the Native American community of Utah and those who appreciate their vibrant heritage look forward to the Native American Powwow in November, which is Native American Heritage Month. This year, […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ramadan, the Arabic name for the ninth month on the Islamic calender, is a religious observation for those of the Islam faith, wherein Muslims fast from eating, drinking and sexual activity during the daylight. The fast, which this year began on Aug. 11 and will continue through Sept. 10, is traditionally begun with the Ramadan […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes False: “You have the right to your own opinion.” There are a few big obstacles to healthy discussion. I’d like to invalidate a few to start off a good year of student opinions. Personally, I come across the biggest obstacle when I get in an argument and the other person becomes frustrated, saying, “Well, everyone’s […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes There are few things that students should expect more, yet dread less, than annual tuition hikes. In the last decade, we have seen a 122 percent increase in tuition. Comparatively, most other Utah schools have had a lesser increase at around 100 percent. This is partly due to the transition from community college to four-year […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Though Utah law allows a woman to breast-feed in any public location, most student-parents would prefer to avoid baring their lovelies in the Hall of Flags or sitting awkwardly on lidless toilets to pump breast milk for their babies. For a university that boasts its ability to accommodate unconventional students, this school is completely overlooking the […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute New students will be able to get to know each other and the campus through a variety of activities going on this week. The UVU Student Association (UVUSA) has gone out of their way to organize entertaining events. There is sure to be something for everyone. Parent Night will give parents the opportunity to come […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Drilling into flesh with warmth, a bright sun bore down heavily on our skin as we approached the Capitol Building in Salt Lake City. All four of us are Latino UVU students: Agustin Diaz Jr. (Me), Tony Castillo, Betty Ruiz, and a prospective UVU student Albert Anzar. We were tense but excited riding from Provo […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes What an exciting time of your life to be here at Utah Valley University! As a fellow student, I am thrilled to write a few words and share some advice. If I get the opportunity to meet you individually (which I hope I do), I will likely ask, “How did you choose to come to […]