UVU’s God and Human Rights Conference kicked off with a thought-provoking speech from Martin Palous, Czech Ambassador to the United Nations, last Wednesday in LI120. Sponsored by UVU’s peace and justice studies program, in collaboration with the religious studies and honors programs, the symposium featured a day-long barrage of speakers representing all sides of the […]
With the release of their seventh full-length album, “Transference,” earlier this year, the Austin, Texas band Spoon cemented their status as the band of the decade. That’s seven great albums in a row over the last 15 years, hewing close to their signature sound while embracing growth and experimentation. And they’re not just consistent, they’re […]
The best art can find meaning and beauty in even the most abject suffering. That is the motivation behind Springville Museum of Art’s new Hard Times exhibition, which held its opening reception on Wednesday, March 24 and will be running until April 25 at the museum. “I’ve seen people come into the gallery actually crying […]
It’s hard to believe now, but zombies used to be scary. Before finding mainstream acceptance in video games and horror-comedies, these now-lovable walking corpses once served as a potent allegory for a society that has lost its soul, devolving into hordes of brain-dead flesh munchers. In the original “Dead Trilogy” by George A. Romero — […]
UVU Associate Professor of philosophy Dennis Potter took on the so-called new atheists in a Philosophy Colloquium in LA 112 on March 10, arguing against their stated reasons for the persistence of religion. Reading from his paper, “What’s Wrong With the New Atheism?” which was prompted by a disagreement with a colleague, Potter criticized prominent […]
Most of us would rather hit the snooze button and sleep in at 7 a.m. on a Wednesday. But the turnout for at UVU College of Science and Health’s third “Science for Breakfast” at Centre Stage on March 3 was surprisingly robust, thanks to the free food and stimulating lecture provided by the Student Center […]
Movies about children in difficult situations destroy me. I’m still trying to forget I ever saw “Pan’s Labyrinth.” So when the little girl was getting her head shaved within the first five minutes of the 2005 Indian film “Water,” presented at the Library Auditorium by UVU’s Cinema Club, I prepared for a brutal viewing experience. […]
“Waltz With Bashir,” screened in LI 120 by UVU’s Cinema Club on Feb. 11, is a harrowing and powerful examination of the human costs of war, shared equally by its victims and survivors. The animated Israeli documentary, which focuses on the memories of men who served in the Lebanon War against the Palestinians, was presented […]
Valentine’s Day seems to create more heartache and misery than romance and bliss. When was the last time you heard anyone, no matter what their current situation, say “Boy, I’m really looking forward to Valentine’s Day this year!” People in relationships hate the holiday because they’re full of unrealistic expectations to make this day special. […]