Battle of the interests: UVU and open enrollment
One of the biggest problems that UVU faces is growth. With the largest student population in the state with over 33,000 students, serving the regional education needs and improving the…
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Utah County construction update April 13-19
While the UVU Spring 2012 semester may be winding down, Utah Department of Transportation crews are maintaining steady progress on the I-15 CORE project. UDOT officials urge drivers to pay…
Google Currents: a mobile look at magazines
In December 2011, Google, the user-friendly Internet giant, released an app for Android and iOS that allows users to read their favorite magazines on tablets and smart phones: Google Currents….
Facebook Snaps Instagram for $1 Billion
In a move that is likely to have widespread repercussions in the world of social media, Facebook, the social network, has purchased Instagram, a free mobile photo-sharing app for $1…
Borderlands: It’s still good.
After buying Borderlands when it first came out in 2009, I fell in love with it. While not a perfect game it was fun, and even more important, it was…
Elders will ‘Quest’ for scholarships at seminar
The day a 101-year-old member of Elder Quest ceased participation in the group’s activities was the day she died. A little-known “lifelong learning” organization for senior students over 55,…
Utah County construction update April 6-12
While nighttime general lane restrictions are possible along the entire length of the I-15 corridor, Utah Department of Transportation has issued its weekly list of specific expected activity. Below are…
Two classes breathe life into summer term
Students yearning for a means to meld academia and notions of pop culture may find deliverance this summer in two classes taught by Humanities Professor Steven Hall. Originally developed…
Molly Morbids win Utah Valley derby bout
Skintight pink outfits, short shorts and fishnet stockings contrasted with the intensity of the athleticism shown in the Molly Morbids’ debut battle. It unveiled just how rough roller derby can…
Utah County construction update March 23-29
In addition to the general nighttime lane restrictions along the I-15 corridor, which will affect traffic from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 p.m. Friday…
Building bridges: Visiting Latin markets in our community
I should have known better than to pull out my notebook too soon. Big journalism faux pas. Still, I ended up leaving with free coconut candy from Guatemala—striped like a…
Popular author returns for 71st commencement
Erin Gruwell will once again grace the UCCU Center to speak at UVU’s 71st Commencement Ceremony on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. Graduates and members of the community will recognize…
Where business meets art
Behind him, taped to a gray filing cabinet, are a few photos and some grandchild-made drawings. One features a tracing of a little blue hand accompanied by the words “for…
Students’ ‘Lazy Jedi’ short goes viral
UVU student Mike Brown and BYU students Casen and Landon Sperry gain Internet fame with weekly YouTube shorts. Freshman Mike Brown, a 24-year-old Digital Media major, has been collaborating…
Losing yourself in Rocks
Throughout history, mankind has demonstrated a longing for perspective. Vast overlooks and mountaintops bring clarity like little else can. Rock climbing serves this purpose for many people. And…
