How much money would you pay to witness two self-absorbed womanizers receive a well-deserved comeuppance? This is the experience currently offered at Hale Center Theater in Orem in their stage production of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” showing through April 24. The production, which is based on the 1988 comedic film, follows the debonair Lawrence Jameson, played […]
The Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple stands as a rare gem among the largely homogeneous Utah culture. While most were celebrating romantic love on Feb. 14, the Krishnas, along with a large crowd of guests, worshipped Lord Shiva by observing his favorite day through dance, sacred ceremonies, chanting, music and feasting. “Typically it is a […]
The lights dimmed and drumming reverberated energetically through the SCERA Theater as it transformed into an intoxicating celebration of African culture on Feb. 18. Voice of Africa, a non-profit organization created by UVU students Christian Apiah-Knudsen and Christopher Chileshe, acts to promote African cultural awareness through traditional storytelling, music and dance. “Most of us grew […]
Terms such as “liberal,” “feminist” and “philosopher” are akin to curse words in Utah Valley, which is unfortunate because they describe Professor Shannon Mussett who has one of the most brilliant minds on campus. Those deterred by her intellectual positions are missing out on the truly significant insights she has to offer. Whether you are […]
Miss UVU is supposed to be many things, but among others, she is supposed to be representative of our collective student body. I had the opportunity to ask Valerie Moon, Miss UVU 2010, a few questions regarding her life, platform and pageant involvement. Get to know her and you can probably relate on one level […]
The Bells on Temple Square, a hand bell choir comprised of 28 people, is currently taking applications and hosting auditions. The group is specifically searching for individuals capable of playing the larger bells. Many spots are open because a number of those previously involved are leaving the group out of necessity. Candidates must be active […]
The credit for those tutored math courses you took may actually not benefit you at all. Recent confusion about the Ology program has caused a stir around campus and left many students looking for answers. “Ology doesn’t award credit since they are not an accredited institution of higher learning,” said UVU math department chairman Carolyn […]
Pageants — you either love them or you hate them. Regardless, our own Miss UVU Pageant was held on Feb. 5 in the Ragan Theater in front of an enthusiastic audience, but more importantly, five judges. The dedicated contestants spent hours upon hours not only preparing for the pageant, but also the private interview which […]
Are you feeling the pressure yet? If not, snap out of it because she is expecting you to sweep her off her feet this Valentine’s Day. Don’t let her down with a generic night beginning with dinner at Chili’s, proceeding to the television set, then proceeding to a breakup. Instead, let her know she is […]
The complex sounds of Parisian urbanity absorbed the audience of the faculty woodwind quartet who performed for free on Feb. 2 in the Ragan Theater. The ensemble included Mary Richards on flute, Jayne Drummond on oboe, Matthew Nelson on clarinet and Brian Hicks on bassoon. Beginning with familial influence and continuing through to adulthood and […]