Six choreographers helped bring the best out of ballet dancers during the Utah Regional Ballet (URB) choreography competition held in the Ragan Theatre Jan. 26-27. The choreographers come from around Utah to compete for a $1000 prize using the help of students, faculty and pre-professional dancers. They only had one week to learn and master […]
“The problem with a book is that you never know what it’s planning to do to you until you’re too far into it.”– Marlon James Marlon James won the Man Booker Prize in 2015 for with this novel for which he set a tone noting he is aan author ahead of his time. In case […]
This past December, I decided to come out as genderfluid – an identity on the transgender spectrum that falls under the non-binary category. I was terrified, because I know how common it is for people to lose family and friends over their gender identities, and how prejudice against the transgender spectrum often leads to discrimination […]
Provo Pride created a night of open mic poetry and music to create an inclusive space for spoken-word artists and members of the LGBTQ community. Peculiar, a queer literary journal, joined the festivities and encouraged local artists to submit their work for publishing and visibility. The event was held in the Boxcar Gallery and Studios […]
For almost two decades, M. Night Shyamalan has been one of the most unpredictable filmmakers in Hollywood. The writer-director-producer is known for thrillers with mind-blowing twists, but he’s also notorious for having an inconsistent career. After The Sixth Sense was met with global success and an Oscar nomination for Best Picture in 1999, Shyamalan faced […]
VoiceLine, UVU’s all men a cappella group, took first place in the Northwest quarter finals in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella 2017 Tournament held Jan. 28. Six a cappella groups from Utah and Colorado competed for the chance to move onto the Northwest Semifinals in Oregon. Each group had 12 minutes to perform […]
With all the big changes happening in our country, most of us could use a little fun and self-care. Here we’ve compiled a (by no means comprehensive) list of events, workshops and performances happening on and off campus this week to help you maintain your sanity. Feb. 6 the Center for the Advancement of Leadership […]
Sundance Film Festival is one of the most recognized festivals in the world. Every year, independent filmmakers come from all over the world for a chance to sell their movies to the industry, and we are lucky enough to have that happen within driving distance of our homes. If you don’t know the right steps, […]
Students showed off their singing and performing talents at the second annual Valley Voice competition on Friday, Jan. 20. It’s easy to see why UVU is known for excellence in performing arts. The duet group “White Chocolate” won first place for their performance. Their incredible skill at harmonizing was an immediate audience favorite, and it […]
The Zone, located across the hall from the bookstore, follows UVU’s mantra of engaged learning through art, the outdoors, food and more. Students are invited to participate in the free activities, which run Monday through Friday. They are designed to help increase student involvement and pride in our university. Grant Flygare, program director of student […]