Moved by the recent devastation in Haiti, its increasing death toll and the widespread suffering. In an effort to aid the victims of this tragedy, It’s Yoga held a Haiti Earthquake Relief/ Red Cross Fundraiser on Jan. 23 through four yoga workshop classes. The studio, located in the Shops at Riverwoods in Provo, requested a […]
The stage was set with grimy public restrooms and calls to liberation were smeared across the walls: “Let my people pee!” they demanded. This was the depiction audience members saw in the Ragan Theater Jan. 21-30 before the spectacular production of “Urinetown” began each evening. The music began and lights focused on Officer Lockstock, played […]
Life experiences shape us into unique individuals with different likes, dislikes, passions, pasts and futures.These differences often manifest themselves through artistic expression; thus original artwork tells the story of the artist. With the recognition of this fact in mind, the Covey Center for the Arts is featuring the individuality of four local artists in “Self […]
In a country consumed at its roots by status, materialism and incessant self-focus, Sociology Professor Jeff Torlina is bent on initiating change within the local, national and global community. The experiences that formed him into the individual he is today could give insight to those looking to critically evaluate themselves and the world. His heavily […]
What do capitalism, public toilet usage and singing have in common? Seemingly nothing, until brought together as Urinetown, the Broadway musical brainchild of Greg Kotis and Mark Holman. This play is set to be performed at the Ragan Theater Jan. 21 through Jan. 30. “The show was chosen by our season selection committee. They were […]
Whether you harbor an interest in music, literature or philosophy, chances are that Professor John Goshert can relate to both your passions and challenges through one unorthodox experience or another. Greatly influenced by the Bay Area scenes of the early seventies and eighties, Goshert immersed himself in the punk rock scene while in high school, […]
Defying the average senior project, three digital media students accompanied by two professors will be in Mali Jan 9. through Jan. 18 filming a documentary in support of the Mali Rising Foundation. The documentary is meant to promote educational development in a country where, according to www.MaliRisingFoundation.org, there are barely 8,000 primary schools for 15,000 […]
The Springville Museum of Art (SMOFA), Utah’s most historic museum dedicated to the visual arts, is now featuring five new exhibitions as of Jan. 5. The “Natural Revelations” exhibit, featuring 23 engaging works of art created by the gifted Susan Swartz, emphasizes the inherent beauty of natural Utah landscapes. While Swartz initially pursued more traditionalist […]
“My impressions of BYU’s decision to discontinue its WRI? In a word: denial. In a picture or icon: head in the sand,” said Peggy Pasin, coordinator of UVU’s Women’s Resource Center. There has been a good deal of criticism circulating with regard to the discontinuation of BYU’s Women’s Research Institute (WRI). Skepticism prevails, considering that […]
Planning the perfect party December is a month filled with numerous holidays and extravaganzas. Throwing themed parties during this time of merriment and mayhem is a great way to recover from the constant pressure of impending finals. The challenge, however, is figuring out how to make a party stand out from the duds. The intention […]