UVU talent featured in regional premiere of Broadway musical

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February 19, 2019

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The Tony award-winning musical An American in Paris is coming to Utah thanks to the Hale Center Theatre in Sandy. This musical premiered on Broadway in 2015 and is an adaptation of the 1951 Gene Kelly movie of the same name. It features music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, two of the most […]

UVU Commercial Music students react to Noorda Center at first showcase in building

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February 19, 2019

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Students in the Commercial Music program presented their original works at their semester’s showcase on Friday, Feb. 15. Performers discussed embarrassing moments during sound checks, the camaraderie a pleasant distraction from pre-show jitters as they prepare to perform in the Noorda Performing Arts Center, the new arts building. “Seeing the new concert hall and the […]

What you need to know about service animals at UVU

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February 18, 2019

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In an email sent to all the department chairs, Raj Sharma, director of Accessibility Services, answered several basic questions about service animals, such as, “What is a Service Animal?” “A service animal is defined as a dog [or other animal] that has […]

It’s Complicated: Reagan tackles slut-shaming

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February 11, 2019

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Dear Reagan, I’ve been single for a while now and have gotten pretty comfortable with it—except I am no longer having sex. I’d like to pursue sexual relationships, but I’m worried my friends or others will judge me if I pursue this course of action. I’m also not entirely sure how I’d go about it […]

‘Untold Story of the Tortoise and the Hare’ premieres at SCERA

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February 11, 2019

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Longtime collaborators Chase Ramsey and David Paul Smith have put a high-energy spin on the popular children’s fable “The Tortoise and the Hare”. This production for young audiences, showing at the SCERA Center, places the focus on friendship, cooperation, and honesty. The Tortoise and Hare families are the only animals in town who participate in […]

Mindfulness workshop encourages students to live in the moment

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February 10, 2019

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College students can experience high levels of stress and anxiety. Because of this, learning time management skills can be crucial to making it through a school year in one piece. Luckily, you can attend a stress management class where they teach you about time management skills, or you could practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practice […]

Women fly first on Bumble: How app’s features offer potential change to dating game

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February 10, 2019

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Arts and Culture editor Robby Poffenberger and I recently looked at the dating apps Tinder and Mutual. Though these studies were not scientifically rigorous, we did find some interesting trends. This week, we looked into Bumble. This app has a distinct difference—women message first. Alec Osborne, a Bumble user in the area, explained why he […]

Contemporary Dance Ensemble waxes timely with Ricochet

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February 10, 2019

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Ricochet, a spring showcase presented by the Contemporary Dance Ensemble, was held Feb. 7-9 in the Ragan Theater The show boasted a wide array of choreographers. The performance featured choreography by faculty members Angie Banchero-Kelleher, Amy Markgraf, Sarah Donohue and Doris Trujillo. They were also joined by guest choreographers Carl Flink and Kumiko Kashiwagi, along […]

Choirs premiere original work at St. Francis church

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February 10, 2019

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Each of the music department’s choirs performed their latest pieces at the St. Francis of Assisi Church on Thursday, Feb. 7. The Women’s, Men’s and Chamber Choirs all performed, along with the American Fork High School Choir and UVU musicians and dancers. These choirs performed several classic pieces with standout soloists. Additionally, the Chamber Choir […]

Coffee & Cocoa series exhibits diversity of thought on campus

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February 5, 2019

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Every Thursday afternoon the Reflection Center invites students to convene for Cocoa, Coffee & Convo. The setting is designed to be a place where people from different backgrounds and beliefs are welcome and invited to participate in open discussion.. Students can enjoy warm drinks while they share their individual experiences and talk about a variety […]