During the holiday season, I volunteered at the George E. Wahlen Veteran’s Affairs hospital in Salt Lake City. The tasks were simple enough. We put together presents for hospital patients that included a fleece blanket, letters from school-children, candy and other small items. Then, we were assigned to specific parts of the hospital for delivery. […]
The announcement of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” shouldn’t have come as a surprise to anybody. One of the world’s biggest entertainment conglomerates acquired the rights to one of the most beloved franchises of all time, so spin-offs and endless sequels are to be expected. Disney proved that the property is in capable hands […]
Get to the Pointe is a perfect performance for those new to the art of ballet because it showcases three distinct styles. The audience is dazzled by the perfect lines and geometry of classical ballet. Then, they are inspired by the dramatic weight-shifts and floor work of the contemporary pieces until being raptured by the […]
Marshall R. Madsen, a junior musical theatre performance major, has a passion for theater that cannot be tainted. His love for the arts is shown through his spectacular performances. Madsen fell in love with theater when he was younger, and now he wants to share his love for theater with the world. “It’s a really […]
The “First Hand” art gallery presented by Haynes Goodsell, a fine arts adjunct professor, showcases his photography students’ art pieces that coincide with their own life experiences.Still pictures and graphic design masterpieces are on display in the Fulton Library from Jan. 10-17. Among the pictures were themes of motherhood, cars, childhood experiences, shame, family and […]
The UVU drumline, also known as the UVU Green Man Group, performed their last show of the season at the Hope of America Student Showcase event located at the Marriott Center in Provo May 4 and 5. The Green Man Group 2015-16 season included shows for the Utah Jazz, various companies, UVU sporting games and […]
With its rich chocolate brownies and sweet yellow cakes, The Chocolate is like the grandma of Utah County, who always has fresh sweets for her grandchildren to eat. The Chocolate is located on State Street in Orem in a house built in the 1940’s, that sticks out from the businesses that surround it. When walking […]
As we close the lid on the metaphorical dumpster fire that was 2016, many people are participating in the tradition of making New Year’ s resolutions. My resolutions- to find a single scrap of good left in the world, and to work on improving my poetry- sent me on a journey to search the world […]
Terry Petrie is directing One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, UVU Theatrical Arts’ first show of the new year. Olivia Diaz: Why did the department pick this show? Can you tell us a bit about it?Terry Petrie: I really picked it. It’s a play I’ve always wanted to do. When I proposed it to the […]
Provo Pride teamed up with The Boxcar Gallery and Studio in Provo to create a community based event called “Music and Mingle” held on Dec 22. Local musicians and members of the LGBTQIA community joined together to celebrate the holidays with food and camaraderie. “‘Music and Mingle’ was my first attempt as a Provo Pride […]