Students of UVU: Marshall R. Madsen

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January 16, 2017

schedule 3 min read

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 […]

A first-hand look at Fall 2016 fine art photography

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January 16, 2017

schedule 3 min read

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 […]

UVU Drumline Concludes Season

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January 15, 2017

schedule 2 min read

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 […]

The Chocolate is a home for anyone with a sweet tooth

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January 9, 2017

schedule 3 min read

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 […]

Finding beauty in the new year through found poetry

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January 9, 2017

schedule 3 min read

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 […]

“Music and Mingle” brings holiday cheer to Provo community

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January 9, 2017

schedule 2 min read

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 […]

Serial dating is the new monogamy

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January 9, 2017

schedule 8 min read

Blonde hair, blue eyes, attractive, successful, Clint Pulver is missing nothing in his life. The 29-year-old is the perfect example of an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The motivational speaker and role model for youth is sitting in a tiny plane he is controlling. Next to him sits a […]

A Catholic reads The Book of Mormon

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December 2, 2016

schedule 4 min read

After being in the beautiful State of Deseret for almost two months, there was a night in October when I decided to give the Book of Mormon a try. It is easier to adapt to a state like Utah and to the people when you better understand the culture. I am Catholic. I pray the […]

Fantastic Beasts and where to find them

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November 21, 2016

schedule 3 min read

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a crowded incoherent story that has risen to success only through fans’ desperation for anything potter. The first in the new five-part series, which takes place in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world, directed by Harry Potter alum David Yates and written by Rowling herself, in her screen writing […]