LTUE moves to UVU

February 20, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Things like, “That’s Brandon Sanderson walking behind you,” could be heard at the Life, The Universe & Everything event, LTUE, held Feb. 9-11. LTUE is not a typical science fiction and fantasy convention. It is actually a symposium where creative writers and artists gather to teach the business.   LTUE is a free event for […]

Indoor 5K benefiting Habitat house

February 20, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Saturday-morning students beware – the vast, interconnected hallways of UVU will be transformed into a 3.1-mile track on Feb. 25. The fourth annual No Snow Indoor 5K will commence at Center Stage in the Sorensen Center at 9 a.m., opening the campus’ corridors to more than 100 anticipated participants.   UVU Vice President for University […]

Despite dominance, Penn State pays respect to UVU

February 20, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes It is nearly 2,000 miles from Penn State University to Utah Valley University. To reach UVU by car would take one day, eight hours; to walk would be nearly a month. One would have to cross 8 states before reaching Orem.   Yet, the Nittany Lions of Penn State decided to make the trip (by […]

A guide to UVU parking and traffic

February 20, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Detective K. Liddiard and Sgt. Justin Sprague, officers on campus at UVU, have quite a bit of knowledge about traffic on campus.  Tips for pedestrians and drivers alike; their combined experience will help you in your travels on and off campus.   For pedestrians, the officers say to make sure you use the crosswalks. They […]

It’s closing time at UVU

February 20, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Closing time on UVU’s campus is a pretty ambiguous thing, but most places on campus are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.   The hallways on campus are virtually empty by 9 p.m., which indicates that most students get done with classes by then.   The library is open from 7 a.m. to 12 […]

Cold dark and depressing days in Utah

February 20, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 each year. They have the luxury of skiing, sledding and enjoying snow in the winter to swimming, hiking and other sports in the summer. However, […]

A look at electronic note taking

February 20, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes The anticipation of pulling out a laptop, getting every word down the teacher says, is too often squelched by a teacher’s strict rules stopping a student in their tracks with the words “No electronics allowed in this classroom.”   But, can they do that? Electronics allowed in one class, but not the next. What’s a […]

UVUSA campaign candidate violates election rules

February 20, 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutes In any political campaign, like the student government elections, getting your name out is essential. So essential, in fact, that in order to level the playing field, rules exist as part of the student government bylaws to dictate when and how parties can spread the word about their campaign.   Unfortunately one incumbent team vying […]

Students awarded at annual theater festival

February 19, 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutes Several theater students participated in the annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival held Feb. 6-11, at the end of the week, a few lucky students came home with prestigious awards.   UVU prides itself on letting its students experience a hands-on education. This is especially true in the Theater Department, that not only has […]

Japanese culture presented in gratitude

February 14, 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutes Sounds of the thunderous banging of huge taiko drums contrasted with the peaceful, almost hypnotic sound of the harp-like koto music in the Ragan Theatre Saturday night, Feb. 11, in front of a nearly sold out auditorium.   This conglomeration of culture, the third annual Japan Culture Night, focused on the intense gratitude of the […]