An old bicycle, a battered mailbox and a discarded tennis racket hung as if suspended in the faint mist that filled the Noorda Theater. Each item was stark white, as if all color had been drained. The eyes of about 60 audience members, in the intimate setting of the Noorda, were riveted on […]
It’s 9:00 p.m. on Saturday night. Dozens of photographers, painters, and enthusiasts gather in Mr. Jake Buntjer’s living room. He and Patric Bates stand back from the backdrop of paintings, pictures, and dirty glass windows to drink in the moment. “This,” said Buntjer, pointing to the floor, “is not Studio 760.” All eyes […]
Alisha Lee, a sophomore from Salt Lake studying social work, was crowned Miss UVU at the Miss UVU Scholarship Pageant on Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. in the UCCU Center. With 20 contestants, the pageant was the largest in UVU history. Lee’s new court includes Samantha Cummings, first runner-up; Bri Sorenson, second runner-up; […]
Second Chance Foundation of Utah allows people facing adversity to enjoy a worry-free night out After being struck by an uninsured drunk driver, Austin Haws was left with a bill that his family couldn’t quite handle since his father lost his job. Hannah Laursen was diagnosed with brain cancer at age nine, which caused […]
Loss is part of life. Perhaps that’s why the story of the Greek poet Orpheus, descending into the depths of the Underworld to retrieve his bride from the world of the dead, hits home for so many people. The theater department brings the story of Eurydice (pronounced yoo-RID-uh-see) to the Noorda Theater with the […]
Of all the cinematic genres, horror is one of the least pretentious. Scary movies don’t seek out critical acclaim. They don’t aspire to inspire. Horror films know what they’re about – frightening the ever-loving pants off you. No more, no less. Yet slasher flicks, gorefests and other types of terror serve an important emotional […]
“All You Need is Love” proclaimed a red and white sign held high as students marched carrying candles. The students marched a full circle around campus and even marched through buildings, led by a police officer on a Segue with flashing lights and a student keeping time with a snare drum. Friday evening, October 14th, […]
It’s a sight not uncommon on campus. A student will bring their child to class because they have no other option. One student/mother brings her child to class regularly because of personal reasons. Her name is not disclosed to protect her identity for this story. She is a single mother, recently divorced with no money […]
Take a flea market, add a little bake sale and maybe a dash of fraternity BBQ and you have the ingredients to enjoy the Clubs Bazaar. Twenty-three UVU clubs participated in the fundraising event held in the Courtyard last Wednesday and Thursday. The bazaar was the first of its kind and featured an array […]
Singing opera has always been a passion for Tyler Nelson, a vocal professor at UVU, but the passion turned into chaos as his life complicated his career. The struggle of family life combined with two active professions is a lifestyle that many claim as unsustainable. Nelson takes pride in finding success on all fronts. […]