Hit the books and the gym
Eating healthy and exercising regularly is a source of relief, fun and accomplishment for some while it can be a dreaded task for others. Either way, it takes time and…
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International students find Utah culture inviting
While, for example, moving from Saudi Arabia to Orem brings a dramatic change in culture, our international students speak positively about their time here. Though Utah County’s quiet and conservative…
Why international students take summer school
To international students, the summer is a gold mine, but it may not be desirable. There is a lot of pressure to get a lot of classes done in the…
Saudi Arabian student thrives at UVU
There is a long list of factors and questions students must ponder about when preparing to attend college. Picking which college, earning and saving enough money for tuition, deciding whether…
Dentist visits: low on the student priority list
Visiting a dentist routinely is probably something students were used to doing prior to starting college. In high school, students had the help of their parents with scheduling and insurance….
What international students sacrifice
Anyone who is studying at a university has sacrificed to get there and stay there, but for international students, much more is required. For many, help from parents is available,…
JUGGLING SCHOOL AND CHILDREN
Some parents have the luxury of being able to stay home with their children all summer long, but there are other parents who face the challenge of juggling work, school…
SUMMER FEVER
“I’d rather be outside than be stuck in a classroom,” said Daniel Moulton, a student taking six credits for first block. “Hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, but it’s nice that [class]…
EMPLOYMENT: THE STUDENT SUMMER SPOILER
There are a variety of summer jobs students hold, ranging from home security and pest control, summer sales to life guarding at Seven Peaks Waterpark, but regardless, the goal is…
‘ANNIE’ HEADS TO ALPINE
Preparation is underway for Alpine Community Theater’s production of “Annie.” The family-oriented play marks ACT’s ninth production and will be showing July 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14 and 16…
Life: year in review
Student thanks taxpayers for keeping her alive By Kelly Cannon, Life Editor The only reason Kiera Sloan Scholz is alive and well today is due to the social programs that…
Grassroots organization finds fertile soil
Bill McKibben’s lecture created hope for chapter creation of his coalition, 350.org. Bill McKibben’s recent visit to UVU spurred a collective enthusiasm about current environmental issues, and Associate Professor…
So long and thanks for all the fish, I mean fun
A farewell letter from the Life Editor Dear and (Hopefully) Faithful Readers, This is my last issue as Life Editor. I always thought that title was a bit…
Seniors ‘pay it forward’
The announcement no sooner left Nancy Smith’s lips before being drowned out by the thunderous applause of over 500 attendees. As Senior Director of UVU’s Donor Relations and Scholarships, Smith…
Waltzes, rumbas, sambas, oh my
The UVU Ballroom Dance Company finishes off the semester with their spring dance. Walking into Assistant Dance Professor Chris Witt’s office, students cannot help but notice one thing: The…
