Seriously, before reading the article. I’ll wait. The problem with Scribblenauts is that I can’t really review it objectively. After seeing several preview videos and reading interviews with the game’s creators, I made my mind up a long time ago that this Nintendo DS title was going to be awesome, wonderful and a spectacle heretofore […]
Nirvana: a misnomer Admiration of the meritless is not the only kind of guilty pleasure that exists. Sometimes it takes the form of the refusal to worship things or people that are deified by others, especially by people who, ordinarily, possess impeccable taste. Things like Nirvana, people like Kurt Cobain. I try to keep my […]
I am not your mother reminding you to brush your teeth. I am not your sister making rude remarks about your greasy face. I am not your girlfriend telling you your body smells like five day-old sushi. I am not your love interest staring at your unibrow. I am not the cute girl who does […]
Chivalry is not dead Newsflash! Chivalry is not dead. Fellas, it’s time to man up and treat your lady like, well, a lady. Throughout the past few decades, women in general have become increasingly independent, making reliance upon men far less necessary. Many have forgotten how happy, successful and, yes, independent they can still be […]
The type of car you drive can say a lot about you or what you want people to think about you. When someone drives a large German sedan or an exotic sports car, they are telling the world that they make a six figure income (or maybe they have three mortgages). When someone drives a […]
On Sept. 15, the Hip Hop Club, having recently merged with the Break Dancing Club, had its first meeting. Held in one of the dance rooms in the PE building, members got together to talk about their favorite subject, hip hop. “Hip hop is not dead,” said Jay Arcansalin, president and founder of the club. […]
The recession’s grasp on the economy means less funds for all aspects of life, including the arts. But a group of local artists have found a way to provide recession-proof art and a chance to see it. From Oct. 2-30, the Covey Center for the Arts is displaying an exhibit entitled “HARD TIMES: INSPIRATION, BEAUTY […]
Panel discusses risks and responsibilities of presenting controversial material On Sept. 16, the Fine and Performance Arts faculty contributed to Ethics Awareness Week in a panel discussing ethical considerations when working with students in the arts. In a delicate interplay between education and commitment to art, UVU’s dance, theater and visual arts professors are continually […]
Entertainment edition With the daily strains on a college student budget, how does one have fun without breaking the bank? There are plenty of ways to have your cash and eat out too – when it comes to entertainment, it’s all about knowing where to spend those hard-saved dollars. Do This! Not That! Rent movies […]
Often in political and philosophical discussions, the reasoning can appear to be something like “Whatever you think that thing is (be it an idea, concept, object or maxim), actually it is the opposite.” Up is down, black is white, dogs and cats actually love each other, etc. But when it comes to this particular word […]