Arts & Culture

How to impress your professors

In most cases, real objectivity is impossible. This specifically applies to professors and grading, because sometimes, even if you try your darndest on assignments and tests, your professor just won’t like you. This could be a problem for more than just grading; you could lose a possible reference or even earn a bad reputation in the staff room. Face it: Your grades depend on more than what is listed in the syllabus.

Alum Jeanne Madsen sings across Europe

UVU alum Jeanne Madsen just got back from her graduation trip in Europe. She did what most college students would do on a graduation trip; sight-seeing, art-mongering, starving, and philosophizing. But she also sang in five Italian cities and recorded with the London Philharmonic.

Batman FAQ

The Dark Knight is currently pushing for the second biggest blockbuster of all time in the United States (competing with Star Wars IV and Titanic) and has made over $700 million worldwide. So it’s doubtful that there are many people who haven’t seen it at least once. You may have walked out of the theater with amazement, but with a few questions. Here, then – with spoilers included, are some answers.

Food, Water, Shelter and Video Games

If you’re a typical college student, it’s almost certain that things such as homework, dating angst and student loan payments will always be in surplus. Unfortunately, for most of us, one of the things we wouldn’t actually mind having more of – money – isn’t usually on that list.

Entertainment

The Center, which was built in downtown Provo last year, is not solely committed to performances, but also offers classes for everything from Belly Dancing to Finance for Kids. This year, the Center has planned a concert with pianist George Winston on Sept 19 and Thriller by the Odyssey Dance Theater on Oct 10, as well as performances by Kenny Loggins, Kirby Heyborne, and Thrillionaires.
The Covey Center for the Arts is located at 425 W. Center St in Provo.
For more information go to www.CoveyCenter.org<

Graphic novels 101

With the unprecedented success of films such as The Dark Night and Iron Man this summer, it isn’t surprising to find a resurgence of popularity in the culture of comic books. Of particular importance to UVU students is the news that this fall the English department is offering Themes in Literature: The Graphic Novel — no doubt a pleasant surprise to many.