Highway to the danger zone
I don’t know if it’s the commonly accepted norm or the busy culture of Utah, or if it’s something in the air, but I’ve noticed that Utah drivers are awful….
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The ugly face of anonymity
Behind the computer screen, mouse in hand, we all feel safe. Without face-to-face interaction, there’s no fear of retribution or need for justification. Things said—or rather, “typed”—online are available for…
And the winner is… doesn’t matter
I love movies. I love seeing incredible movies get the recognition that they deserve. I get giddy when the nominations for the Oscars come out early in the morning and…
Talks in war and peace
By Barbara Finlinson The consul general of Pakistan visited UVU and spoke to students regarding the dismal state of relations between the United States and Pakistan on Thursday morning. His…
UVU services you may not know about
Cali Koyle, Reporter, sckoyle@gmail.com Rent a Car on Campus for Less than $15 UVU and Enterprise have joined forces and started a program designed to help students who use…
UVU Staff Feel Effects of Same-sex Marriage Legal Limbo
Utah married couples of the same-sex are currently enjoying employment and federal legal benefits they weren’t always subject to in the past. However, those couples across Utah are now facing…
Civil rights then and now: From MLK to marriage equality
KresLynn Knouse, Assistant News Editor, @KresLynn Significant strides have been made throughout history in the name of civil rights, or the rights of citizens to political and social freedom…
Legal dispute over network neutrality continues
In 2010, the FCC developed three basic policies regarding broadband: Broadband providers need to be transparent and could not block any lawful content or discriminate while assigning bandwidth. Internet Service…
Some Grammy love for a few hometown heroes
The Grammy awards are Sunday January 26 and among the nominations for best Electronic/Dance Album and best Electronic Song are works by Kaskade and a former UVU student. Born in Chicago,…
The Beehive Compilations
People often seem to forget that Provo produces more than any one genre of “garage” band. 100 block holds hip-hop, punk, and electronic artists in addition to their well-known folk…
MLK: It was just a dream
Alex Rivera, Editor-in-chief, @HashtagginAlex “I have a dream today.” These were the words of a historical figure who we commemorate every year for his willingness to speak for the minority…
Pornography and the family
Name withheld I was sitting in my parent’s office working on homework. I opened the computer history to look up a website that I closed, when I noticed a lot…
E-Sports are not real sports
Thousands of eager fans fill stadiums to see their favorite teams and players battle it out for the coveted title of “Best in the World.” No, I’m not talking…
Axe the XXX
Brittany M. Plothow, Opinions Editor @brittanyplo Last year, David Cameron, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, announced plans to implement an Internet ban on pornography sites throughout the UK….
Entrepreneurial competition aids UVU students’ start-up spirit
Beginning in December, the Woodbury School of Business’ Entrepreneurship Institute has been hosting events for the entrepreneurial competition called Opportunity Quest. Students have been able to attend a number of…
