Utah’s unique redistricting year is upon us

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September 7, 2021

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This article is co-authored by Ashley Nash and Kate Hickman. Another decade has passed, and the time has come for redistricting in Utah. For most UVU students, this will be the first time redistricting will take place when they are of voting age. Now is the time for UVU students to become involved in their […]

End in sight as state sets goal for eventual mask removal

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February 25, 2021

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Despite a significant drop in COVID-19 cases throughout the state, on Utah has renewed the state-wide mask mandate first issued in November of 2020.  Although masks must still be worn, there is a reason to be optimistic for the future; while the state renewed the mask mandate this week, they also issued the necessary requirements […]

Officials urge students to ‘stay safe’ over fall break as state labels county ‘high risk’

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October 15, 2020

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After countless hours in front of computer screens and infinite Microsoft Teams meetings, fall break begins Thursday. But amid the excitement of fall-centric activities is the looming reality of the COVID-19 pandemic.  A reality that prompted a university-wide email earlier this week. In the email, President Astrid Tuminez urged students to maintain local health and […]

Upcoming local music you need to check out

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September 3, 2018

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]From The Aces to Neon Trees, Utah county has definitely not been lacking in the music department. We have a local scene filled with massive amounts of talent right under our noses. Check out the list below for exceptional artists who […]

UVU hosts PBS special premiere

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November 12, 2012

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Utah Valley University hosted the premiere of the PBS film special “First Freedom: The Fight for Religious Liberty” last Friday, Nov. 2.

Grassroots organization finds fertile soil

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April 16, 2012

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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 in Philosophy and Humanities Michael Minch thinks UVU is the perfect place for a 350.org chapter to take root.   “When McKibben was here on […]