Wear it now: Watcha wearin’ over there? Underwear as outerwear?

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February 8, 2010

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It must be at least partially Lady Gaga’s fault. Underwear is now not only acceptable, but also trendy outerwear. But before even thinking about trying this trend out, remember this: Pick one part of the body to show off: legs or torso. For the love of your human decency, save the stripper look for Halloween. […]

Find what’s been found: Scera opens new art exhibit

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February 8, 2010

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enelope Jones, a scenic artist for SCERA’s many theatrical productions, opened an exhibit entitled “Found Art” at the SCERA Center’s Gallery 101 last Friday. “Found Art,” Jones’ first one-woman show, is filled with pieces made from used objects. The exhibit combines recycling and art in a way seldom seen in the galleries of Utah Valley. […]

Top Picks-Week of Feb. 9

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February 8, 2010

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DVDs Top-Time Travelers Wife comes out Feb. 9 Rated PG-13 -Couples Retreat comes out Feb. 9 Rated PG-13 -The People Speak comes out Feb. 9 Not Rated CDs – One Left Stand- Hot Chip comes out Feb. 9 -Odd Blood- Yeasayer comes out Feb. 9 -Talking to You Talking to Me- The Watson Twins comes […]

Maria Bonita Mexican Grill

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February 8, 2010

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After one meal at Maria Bonita Mexican Grill, you may feel ashamed to ever go to Taco Bell again. Upon returning from Mexico after an extended period of time in the country, I set out on a quest to find Mexican food that reminded me of what it was like to eat in Mexico. I […]

Let the international student voice be heard

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February 8, 2010

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Thinking of a vacation this summer? Looking to encounter attractive people? Eliecer Andres Trillos, a senior in International Business from Bucaramanga, Colombia, recommends his country as worthy of a summer visit and shares some of its most interesting features. “Colombia is a country rich in nature. They have people that are friendly and an experience […]

First frost to the first lightning

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February 8, 2010

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The evening began with the beating of drums and a song inviting the universe to join us. On Feb. 1, a large crowd packed into the storytelling wing of the Orem library to watch the group of Native American dancers called Morningstar. The children sat on woven blankets and listened quietly as Gary Field, a […]

Arts and culture calendar

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February 8, 2010

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Monday, Feb. 8: Service in the Zone: The Zone, Student Center, 11 a .m. -1:30 p.m. The Belle of Amherst: Covey Center for the Arts, 7 p.m., $10 admission. (Showing through Feb. 13). Tuesday, Feb. 9: The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet: SC 206 g&h, 6 p.m. -7 p.m. A Thousand Cranes presented by BYU: […]

A delightful evening of contemporary piano music

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February 8, 2010

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Hilary Demske’s fingers danced gracefully across the keys, in a shining performance at her piano recital on Feb. 1 at the Ragan theatre. A Texas native, Demske has a Doctorate in Performing Arts from the University of Michigan and was also schooled at other prominent institutions such as The Juilliard School and The Peabody Conservatory […]

Shallow water, deep secret

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February 1, 2010

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On Jan. 26 the Animal Allies Club in conjunction with the Cinema Studies Club and Peace and Justice Studies Club sponsored a showing of the 2009 film “The Cove.” “The Cove” is a documentary about the yearly dolphin slaughters that take place in the city of Taiji, Japan. Jorgen Hansen, Co-President of the AAC, said […]