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Show A2 NEWS APRIL 15, 2013 ■■■ UVU gets thumbs up for groundbreaking on new building UVU looking to close gap in $10 million loss By Alex Sousa Reporter @TwoFistedSousa ISSUE: Feb. 18 In his State of the University address, President Matthew Holland announced the potential for Utah Valley University to lose up to $10 million in revenue. After By Nicole Shepard Assistant News Editor @NicoleEShepard ISSUE: April 1 After two years of waiting, President Holland announced on March 20 that UVU has received $54 million to move forward with its plans to build another classroom building. The new 250,000 square-foot classroom building will have more than 200 offices, 3,000 classrooms, a 1,000-seat auditorium and several large study areas. Many faculty members and students have expressed relief in the new building and the space it will provide. meeting with the university's board of trustees and a brash presentation to the state legislation, the situation seems to be as dire as the prediction suggests. Holland met Friday, Feb. 8, with the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee during their legislative session to address the lack of equity funding and compensation from the state for teach- ers and administrators in an effort to stymie the possible shortfall in revenue. "We're not just here to say `we're not doing anything, we expect you to bail us out,' we're working as hard as we know how to work," Holland said as he addressed the committee members on Friday. "We are just so down to the bone in terms of things we're able to accomplish." "The Utah Legislature's approval of funding for the new classroom building is a crucial win for UVU students, and we're grateful for lawmakers' support," said President Matthew Holland. "This new facility will help ensure that students and faculty members have the physical learning tools and atmosphere that is vital to student success." Questions go unanswered at UVUSA Debate vivintjobs.co By Alex Sousa Reporter Natalie Sullivan Assistant News Editor ISSUE: Online only Diversity and connectivity were the buzzwords at the UVUSA election debate held Tuesday, March 5 at noon in Center Stage. About 80 students attended to event to watch the 12 candidates discuss their respective platforms. The candidates were noticeably mild on stage, and the audience questioned the candidates' hesitancy to get into the meat of the subjects. There was a live Twitter commentary under #UVUSA2013, with many tweets questioning the lack of actual debate. "I feel like there's a disconnect between student government and the diversity of the student body," said Cleopatra Belfore, student. "Because we don't have the dorms like [the University of Utah], for example, and there are a lot of non-traditional and multicultural students, if student government doesn't work to bridge that gap then there is going to be a disconnect." Join our inside sales team. You'll earn a base salary plus commission and receive full benefits, including: Paid time off 401k plan Health insurance Free health clinic On-site gym Free lunch Ron Paul revolutionizes UVU By Josh Wartena Assistant Copy Editor @jwarty ISSUE: Oct. 29 888.967.5279 Representative Ron Paul spoke to a crowd of thousands of enthusiastic supporters in the UCCU Center Thursday, Oct. 18. A presentation on a jumbo screen that outlined principles supported by Paul and examples of his previous speeches led up to the congressman's introduction. The crowd supported him with standing ovations and chants as Paul explained how he believes individuals can solve national problems. Many attendees showed their endorsement with clothing, but- tons and flags. An abundance of T-shirts, hats and banners emblazoned with "Ron Paul Revolution" were seen in all sections of the center. "In a free society, the responsibility is on each and every person," Paul said. "You can't give the responsibility to the government, or they'll screw it up .. . If you're a true American, you support responsibility." |