Fences brought playwright August Wilson’s work to life for the benefit of all. The film focused on the emotional development of men without the premise of athletics or combat. These traditional elements are not lost, however, as sports metaphors and war stories were brilliantly incorporated. For example: Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) harbors bitterness after being […]
“Every time that man sank his fists into my body, I could breathe a little. I used one hurt to cover another.” Difficult Women is a collection of six short stories written by award-winning author Roxane Gay. The stories were written so that we may understand the harsh realities women endure daily. It begins with […]
When RV’s fill up the UCCU parking lot and handfuls of camp chairs line the sidewalks, that can only mean one thing… The Big Outdoor Expo has come to campus. The UCCU Center hosted The Big Outdoor Expo Friday and Saturday March 10-11. This get-together for local businesses and outdoor lovers had everything from cooking […]
Improv: It’ s a witty man’ s game that no audience member or performer can predict. According to Jason Lyons, senior biotech major and president of the What’ s So Funny? improv club, no one knows what will happen once the show starts. “You’ ll be up [on stage] and you don’t know what you […]
Is the university doing enough to provide healthy food options? UVU wellness programs organized a health fair to provide students with information about the need for exercise, healthy eating habits, regular cancer screenings and the dangers of vaping in the Science Building Atrium March 8-9. Berkley Alvey, a senior in community health, discussed the risks […]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. According to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, there are more than 200,000 cases of traumatic brain injuries in the U.S. every year. It mostly affects people ages 14 and up. With spring just around the corner, it’s important to be conscious of decisions when starting to […]
Travis Clark, instructor of art history, presented on images of the occult, or “hidden knowledge,”in Bosch’ s Garden of Earthly Delights and Marina Abramovic’ Spirit Cooking during the biennial art history symposium in the Fulton Library Feb. 24. “I’ve had a long fascination with the occult. I think the reason I enjoy [it] is the […]
“Speed faithing” is like “speed dating”. The Interfaith Student Council joined students of different religions — or lack thereof — to discuss their beliefs in the Reflection Center Feb. 28. The event gave students the opportunity to learn about another religion in a casual setting complete with food, drink and conversation. The questions were simple […]
One year after Chris Rock nearly ruined the Oscars, the 2017 Academy Awards gave a cautious audience the show they were looking for. An introduction by Justin Timberlake — singing his Oscar nominated song “ Can’t Stop the Feeling” — set the tone for the production. Entertainment, not politics, is what a world-wide audience wanted […]
The auction has begun. It’ s my turn to bid, but I have no idea what to do. My palms are sweaty, and my heart is racing. I’ve just switched places with a seasoned bridge player to try my hand at the game. I carefully arrange my hand by suit beginning from high cards to […]