Reading Time: < 1 minute The Utah System of Higher Education has officially released its plan for the widespread COVID-19 testing of college students during spring semester. In a document released on Dec. 22 the USHE laid out plans for different types of testing, each for a different circumstance. As students return to campus on Jan. 11, they are asked […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes With the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations in full-swing, the decision on immunization has become ever-pressing. With all of the complex protocols and science behind the vaccine, it may be difficult to discern certain details and make the most effective decision possible. Below, you will find some of these complexities explained, as well as the first […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Students at UVU and BYU are more likely than the national college population to ignore coronavirus precautions because the guidelines are inconvenient, according to a new Brigham Young University study. The study compared survey answers from college students nationwide to answers from students in introductory biology classes at UVU and BYU. The surveys showed that […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a matchup of two teams who weren’t scheduled to play a few days ago, the Utah Valley men’s basketball team took down the Adams State Grizzlies 100-75 on Thursday, Nov. 26 in their season opener at the UCCU Center. UVU was originally slated to start its season Wednesday with a road tilt at Stanford, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes As the end of fall semester approaches, UVU reminded students about the planned shift to remote learning following Thanksgiving break. In a letter issued by the university on Nov. 20, UVU reaffirmed the fact that the change to remote learning was always the plan. “This change was implemented before the semester began and will act […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes As part of Gov. Herbert’s executive order in response to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in Utah, UVU students attending at least one on-campus class are required to receive weekly coronavirus tests. This section of the order is intended to detect any asymptomatic carriers of the virus, as adults ages 18-35 are more likely than […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Heading home late on a Friday night in the middle of a pandemic, I remember driving by Springville High School and being unpleasantly surprised. After seeing both digital and physical signage of “SHS Homecoming Football Game,” I was met with rows upon rows of cars, bleachers overflowing with people and an entire community that seemed […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Amid recent surges in COVID-19 cases, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced 4 mandates to help combat the spread of the virus. This announcement came during the governor’s desperate plea to citizens via a video message on Nov. 8. “We must do more and we must do it now,” Herbert said urging citizens to remain “vigilant” […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Gov. Herbert issued four new mandates on Sunday night, Nov. 8, to address rising COVID-19 cases in the state, as well as the dwindling availability of hospital beds. One of these mandates now requires weekly COVID-19 testing for university students who attend at least one class on campus. UVU, which already has COVID-19 restrictions in […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute UVU leadership sent out a letter to students and faculty encouraging unity and inclusion amidst the ongoing election on Nov. 2. The letter, signed by President Astrid Tuminez and other key leaders, encouraged students to remember the values that make campus a special place. “We value and encourage freedom of speech and expression, knowing that […]