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…
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Frontrunner comes to Provo
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 is the official opening date of the Frontrunner stop in Provo. Students at UVU balance a lot throughout their week, including traveling to and from…
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…
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…
Passing on pearls, wear one, wear many
Pearls. Many refer to them as “Grandmother’s”. The simple, elegant style, black pearls or white. Necklaces. Earrings. Bracelets. Numerous or singular. Beauty knows no age. Pearls provide a woman…
Lady Danburry: Thinking in shapes, sewing the details
In looks and demeanor, Lynette Danburry is a living version of Disney’s Snow White. But this lady has left the singing to her prince and husband, Drew, owner of Drew…
PR students gain real life experience
The end of the semester brings different assignments, exams and projects for students in various majors across campus. For a group of five students studying public relations in the UVU…
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,…
UVU welcomes first women’s lacrosse team
Thanks to the determination of students, faculty and staff, UVU can check forming a women’s lacrosse team off the to-do list. The season, which began in late October, has taught…
Mixing the masculine & feminine in fashion
In fashion, there is a need for contrast. It’s far too easy for similar elements to blend together and get lost. This is especially true when it comes to clothing…
Student nominees’ night to shine
Co-hosts lend novel perspective to 17-year-old event. Seeing how the Wolverine Achievement Awards program hasn’t changed much from the previous 17 years, emcees Dr. Bob Rasmussen and Phil Clegg…
