I’m an analog guy living in a digital world. I say that as neither a point of pride or self-derision—it simply is what it is. I grew up on the cusp of technology, always just a little bit older than whatever new gadget was coming out which left me feeling like I was constantly running […]
So, USA, we’re talking about another war. Or maybe we’re not—I’m a little confused still. Actually, while we’re talking about this, I’m confused about how many wars America is still involved with. But we can talk about that later. The fact that we’re even entertaining the idea of another conflict is wearying in it’s own […]
It’s been a long time since I saw a show at Muse Music down in Provo. It was refreshing to be back there after so long and especially since I’ve been covering festivals and big ticket shows lately. It was nice to return to a more intimate space, especially one as raw as Muse. […]
The lion’s share of Policy 601 covers standard academic procedure. It’s about approved absences, syllabi, and emergency situations in the classroom. But the controversial policy has spent almost two years in limbo, because Section V on the tail end of the policy has struck a nerve with the faculty and brought into question the […]
By Alex Sousa, Managing Editor, @TwoFistedSousa It used to be that I would prepare for shows weeks in advance, exploring the back catalogue of whatever artist I was going to see. Then I would ride that post-show high for weeks afterwards, devoting more time listening to whatever musician I’d seen and reliving that concert experience, […]
By Alex Sousa, Managing Editor, @TwoFistedSousa The Twilight Concert series gets ethereal with the space rockers from Oklahoma City In the realm of live music, The Flaming Lips are legendary. Having heard the stories and praises, they had long been high on my list of live shows to see before I […]
By Alex Sousa, Managing Editor, @TwoFistedSousa I saw Imagine Dragons over three years ago at the Velour, a dimly lit and intimate music hovel in downtown Provo. That stage was small, the building had a 250 person capacity and the band was one that seemed to still be finding its direction. That was not […]
By Alex Sousa, Managing Editor, @TwoFistedSousa The day has finally come that—for me, at least—marks the true beginning of the summer concert season here in Utah. Yep, it’s that time of year when the Salt Lake City Arts Council announces the lineup for the Twilight Concert Series. It’s almost like Christmas morning, but better, […]
Utah Valley University’s open enrollment and accessibility has made it an appealing option to many diverse and nontraditional students across the nation and globe. UVU’s population of students seems to reflect the national average. Across the nation, nontraditional students are growing towards the majority and the numbers on campus also reflect the outnumbering of […]
ISSUE: Feb. 18, 2013 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 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 […]