Music review: Kesha’s cathartic prayer

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September 7, 2017

schedule 3 min read

Kesha, known for her synth-rock and electric-pop sound, has returned to the music scene by giving the negative people and things in her life a giant middle finger. She created an album that many listeners can resonate with. Rainbow, released Aug. 11, 2017, is Kesha’s third studio album, which is one of her most vulnerable […]

Festival unites crowd in unity and acceptance

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September 6, 2017

schedule 3 min read

Over 17,000 community members and celebrities of all religions, races and sexual orientations gathered together at the Brent Brown Ballpark on Aug. 26, 2017 to spread awareness, love and acceptance to everyone and benefit LGBTQ organizations at the biggest event ever hosted on UVU’s campus The sold-out LoveLoud Festival included performances from Neon Trees, Joshua […]

Game of Thrones season ends, and now my watch begins

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September 5, 2017

schedule 3 min read

Game of Thrones’ season seven ended Aug. 27, and for the millions of fans around the world, the feeling of the long winter has come until the next and final season is released. Once Game of Thrones is airing, it can feel like that is the only show worth watching. If you are one of […]

Club showcases student engineered dances

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September 5, 2017

schedule 3 min read

With live musicians, workshops and daily technique classes during the summer, the choreography club came well prepared for its first showcase of the year, Engineering Movement. During its summer workshops, the choreography club had 47 dancers and created 26 original dances. Of those 26 pieces, 10 dances were chosen to be showcased at the concert. […]

“Annabelle: Creation”: A terrifying prequel to a prequel

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September 4, 2017

schedule 3 min read

When The Conjuring was released in 2013, it was an instant hit and left audiences craving more. Consequently, Annabelle was released in late 2014 (as a prequel to The Conjuring) and a year and a half later, The Conjuring 2 hit theaters. All three were wild successes, earning a combined total of about $324 million. With each new […]

3 studying myths: How to study better this semester

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August 31, 2017

schedule 3 min read

Studying is one of the most dreaded and procrastinated must-do’s in college. Nonetheless, many students have found different ways to accomplish this sometimes unbearable task in order to prepare for inevitable midterms and finals. True, there are many ways to study, but are they all productive and helpful in recalling information? If you’ve found yourself […]

Book Reviews for You: The Hearts of Men by Nickolas Butler

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August 30, 2017

schedule 3 min read

The novel begins in the summer of 1962 at Camp Chippewa in northern Wisconsin, with the bugler waiting for Nelson Doughty to come and play to wake the troops for another day of earning merit badges and learning skills that will last a life time. Doughty is someone who has a knack for scouting; he […]

UVU Students Gather Under the Moon’s Shadow

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August 29, 2017

schedule 4 min read

On Aug. 21, the world was still. People marveled at the image in the sky with solar glasses perched on their noses. It was a rare sighting: the first total eclipse since 1979 that was visible, in varying degrees, all across the United States. UVU students didn’t miss their opportunity to join in watching the […]

Clean comedy is still flipping hilarious

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August 29, 2017

schedule 3 min read

Just off Center Street in Provo is the not-even-a-year-old Dry Bar Comedy Club. If one comes expecting a cold beer, they may get one, but it will be an alcohol-free apple beer. Although, a better recommendation would be to try the frozen raspberry lemonade. Along with the beer, you won’t hear any cursing unless it’s […]

How to… take good care of yourself in college

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August 25, 2017

schedule 3 min read

Tuesday, there’s a report due, Wednesday there’s a presentation, and Thursday three lengthy assignments are due — and this isn’t even the busiest week. College is a pattern of one assignment after another, and for many students, keeping up with school isn’t all they have to worry about; jobs, family and other responsibilities all pile […]