A night at the ballet: The spectacular performance of Snow White

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March 31, 2017

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Photos by Julie Ostler The Utah Regional Ballet opened their annual spring fairy tale ballet, Snow White, at the Covey Center for the Arts March 10. The Grimm Brothers tale was adapted by artistic director Jacqueline Colledge. The URB is a professional ballet company in residence with UVU. However, there are some dancers from out-of-state […]

How to love yourself

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March 30, 2017

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Now that midterms are over and we are well into the spring semester, our optimistic attitude from January has worn off. You might have lost track of your goals like keeping a perfect attendance at school or eating healthier. This, on top of the stress of being a college student with outside obligations, might have […]

Misadventures of Mackey: Beginning a weight loss journey

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March 28, 2017

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I am a 25-year-old college student, and I am unhealthy. Recently, I found out that I have high blood pressure combined with genetic markers for heart disease. It doesn’t help that I’m also considered obese by medical standards. However, that’s not what this column is about. It is about the transformation someone like me can […]

Book Reviews for You: Human Acts by Han Kang

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March 27, 2017

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One prime aspect of being a human should be the drive to do good. Han Kang, a South Korean author and 2016 winner of the Man-Booker Prize for The Vegetarian, writes a simple, horror packed story that will stick with the reader for days. Human Acts is all encompassing of the 1980s Gwangju Democratic Movement […]

Logan gives Wolverine a proper sendoff

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March 27, 2017

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It’s been an uneven ride for 20th Century Fox’s X-Men franchise over the past 17 years. With wild variation in timeline continuity and casting consistency, the films have both risen to thrilling heights and sunken into silly mediocrity throughout their run. Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine has been a significant player from the beginning, and the actor […]

Plaid Brixx opens for We The Kings 10th Anniversary Tour

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March 19, 2017

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Plaid Brixx, an alternative-pop band from Columbus, Ohio, made their mark by capturing the hearts of the audience in Salt Lake City, opening for the We The Kings 10th Anniversary Tour. Screams and cheers filled In the Venue when front man and guitarist Chris Duggan, drummer Mark LeRose and bassist Jared Sawaya, took the stage. […]

Spring Break Staycation

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March 16, 2017

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It’s almost here! Our well-deserved spring break is upon us and plans are underway. If you aren’t going anywhere, don’t sweat it. Here are some ideas to make staying close to home feel more like a getaway. Salt Lake City Salt Lake has some beautiful sights and plenty of nightlife. Spend a day exploring the […]