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Show riff Wag- _ Reaching out I k:41' Women in politics Nk 44L Utah Valley University//uvureview.com UVU REVIEW MARCH 3, 2014 LV.XXI I THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE s come ac ft 4 GABI CAMPBELUUVU REVIEW Punches were thrown and mayhem broke out following the Wolverines' victory as fans rushed the court and dejected Aggies players exited. UVU beats NMSU in battle for first place before celebrating fans clash with opposing players By Kyle Spencer Sports Editor @kyledspencer As the Utah Valley men's basketball team was winding down the closing seconds of its biggest win of the season, Wolverine fans rushed the court, and the reigning Western Athletic Conference champion New Mexico State Aggies lashed out. Utah Valley outscored 13-8 in overtime to regain sole possession of first place in the WAC with a 6661 win, but it was a brawl between UVU students and Aggies players that overshadowed the basketball game. "I don't like to use military terms, but that was combative," head coach Dick HunsaNMSU said. Despite an ugly scene that featured one student reportedly getting hit so hard that he blacked out, the Wolverines maintained their composure. "We knew what this game was about," Hunsaker said. "This had been a mark for everybody." ker NMSU extended its lead to 52-45 with 2:49 left and things started looking bleak for the hosts, until the senior class delivered one of its defining masterpieces. Holton Hunsaker started the rally, making one of two free throws, and a Ben Aird layup got UVU within four. WAC preseason player year Daniel Mullings space on the Aggies' subsequent possession behind of the found the arc, but his shot clanked off the back of the rim and Aird secured the rebound. CHAOS 83 Candidates challenged by students in UVUSA debate Students were heavily involved in this year's UVUSA debate as candidates faced questioning from the audience and through Twitter By KresLynn Knouse Assistant News Editor @KresLynn UVUSA opponents Rise and Limitless were in the hot seat last Tuesday during the 2014 election debate at Centre Stage. The crowd filled the room with suspense as team members gave candid and occasionally shocking responses to students' questions. The debate was moderated by UVU Review News Editor Nicole Shepard, who 66 What it comes down to is talking with the people who are making these decisions. SUVs don't need $10,000 in extras, but we do need to present UVU in a way that's going to put our school on the map. RYAN EDWARD KENT Limitless Presidential Candidate UU UVUSA candidates from Team Rise and Team Limitless take on tough questions from the UVU student body at the debate on Feb. 25. began by asking presidential candidates Ryan Kent and Tyler Brklacich about excessive spending on vehicles for student life groups. An additional $10,000 was spent on luxury extras for vehicles accessible to only a small percentage of the student body. Both Brklacich and Kent referenced the importance of relaying communication between department heads, UVUSA and the student body. "What it comes down to is talking with the people who are making these decisions," Kent said. "We need to share what's happening with the rest of the school and keep students informed. SUVs don't need $10,000 in extras, DEBATE A4 GABI CAMPBELUUVU REVIEW |
