Animal care facility raises concerns
The animal care facility in the new science building is under the microscope. Filling the need of a growing campus just got a whole lot easier. Auditoriums, classrooms and offices…
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Your education might be your last hope
I have a friend who was told by a prospective employer that she would not get the job because she is not a Mormon. I have another friend who…
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…
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,…
In search of more green men
The rhythmic pulse of booming bass drums drove the abrasive cadence of snare drums late into the evening in the Gunther Technology’s Music Department. With another school year coming…
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…
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…
It’s Cookie Time
Every cookie has a mission: to help girls do great things. Spring is in the air and buds are on the trees, which can only mean one thing: Girl…
Punk music in Provo
Shock-value isn’t the only facet of punk rock that makes it so appealing. The ability to get lost in the music—to watch your troubles disappear in the sound—holds a…
Braza Express: A Taste of Brazil
Utah is host to many diverse countries and cultures. One that is particularly prevalent in Utah County is the Brazilian community. Ranging from cultural dance lessons to well renowned festivals,…
Cold dark and depressing days in Utah
Utah is a common place for seasonal depression due to it’s short and cold winter days. One of the greatest things about Utah is the four seasons residents experience…
