Brush with stardom spurs student to boldness
Upon high school graduation, Alexis “Ali” Shields created a bucket list with the number one goal of meeting Ellen Degeneres. Once her friend secured tickets to the popular daytime “The…
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Celebrating a man and his theory that changed the world
The third annual Darwin Day Celebration is a UVU tradition exploring the scientific theory of evolution in celebration of Charles Darwin’s birthday. Sunday, Feb. 12 is the 203rd birthday…
BANFF to come to UVU next week
Hundreds of community members and students will gather February 14 and 15 to view winning mountain film selections in the Ragan Theatre. If you haven’t heard about the Banff…
Motorcycle Club rides for good cause
The Templar Knights cast off their criminal stereotype by participating in charity work and supporting veterans. The guttural roar can be heard chewing up the road and spitting it…
Local couple share their love story to win dream engagement ring
Every love story hopes to have a “Brilliant Beginning” that will lead to the happy ever after. For Brooke Porter and Garrett Wahlquist they found a way to add to…
Travel not just through study abroad anymore
Students have more options than just study abroad to expand their perspective. International travel is alluring – seductive, even. Aside from the requisite bragging rights that go along with…
By Veterans, for Veterans
Veteran group provides supportive, relaxing environment The plane lands and the sound of rollers and shuffling feet on tile fill the room, and a family smiles at their returned soldier…
AFROTC aims to build better Americans
UVU and BYU students in AFROTC pursue a bachelor’s while learning leadership. The rare student who arrives at school before 7 a.m. has probably thought how fortunate they are…
Mother/daughter duo graduate against all odds
Joy and Rebecca Brown both overcame remarkable obstacles in order to achieve their goals of college degrees, through all the hard times, they supported one another and were both honored…
New suicide survivors support group
After someone close commits suicide, many are left to deal with the trauma, now, with a new support group on campus, they do not have to deal with it alone. …
Kappa Sigma: The Road to Success
Since receiving its charter last November, Kappa Sigma, the first official Fraternity on Campus, continues to expand their horizons for now and the future. After receiving the full benefits…
Scouting for art at the Woodbury Art Museum
Children’s voices reverberated through the cavernous exhibition space at the Woodbury Art Museum Saturday, Feb. 4. Not nearly as many as hoped for, though, according to Katherine Hall, Visitor Services…
Sisterhood thrives in UVU’s only sorority
Focusing on sisterhood and philanthropy, Alpha Sigma Alpha, UVU’s only sorority, is here to break stereotypes and help those in their community. For most students at UVU, the only…
Road rage starts and ends with you
The lane to the left is moving faster. The car ahead is driving too slow, the car behind, too fast. The driver to the right is texting. Any driver…
Scholarships awarded through dance competition
Competition winners of the Choreography Dance Project were awarded scholarships for their original pieces as performed by the Utah Regional Ballet on Jan. 28 at UVU. William Domingues received…
