It’s hard to believe now, but zombies used to be scary. Before finding mainstream acceptance in video games and horror-comedies, these now-lovable walking corpses once served as a potent allegory for a society that has lost its soul, devolving into hordes of brain-dead flesh munchers. In the original “Dead Trilogy” by George A. Romero — […]

When the now-presigious dance festivals began in Blackpool, England in 1920, there were only three dance sequences in which the competitors were able to participate: the Waltz, Foxtrot and Two Step. Though it began small, this world-renowned competition has evolved throughout the years to become globally prominenent. This festival now draws the most talented ballroom […]

With spring drawing to a close, outdoor activities become the order of the day and hiking, hunting, fishing, swimming and vacationing to places like Hawaii, the Bahamas, Europe, Africa and Asia become the desire of almost everyone. One vacation spot that seldom crosses the mind, especially for those who love the outdoors, is the country […]

Although the space is minimal, the “4 Only 1” gallery is currently one of the few exhibition venues visual art students have left on campus since their former gallery was converted into music practice rooms. Other potential venues include the Woodbury Museum of Art, the fifth floor of the UVU library and the Student Center […]

Backed by extensive credentials and practical experience, Dr. Patrick M. Jones will become the dean of the School of the Arts effective July 1. “He brings considerable experience in departmental leadership and in leading the bands of the Air National Guard to this position,” said Elizabeth Hitch, UVU vice president for Academic Affairs. Currently the […]

As a capstone to their experience at UVU, the dance department’s graduating seniors have pooled their resources to create “Vox!,” a collaborative dance concert. The concert will showcase ballroom dance, ballet, modern dance and dance education, with all pieces choreographed by dance seniors. The variety of styles displayed promises that all dance lovers will find […]

Can you remember the last time you heard something unlike anything you had ever heard before? For me it was in an amazing little record store in downtown Chicago. I walked in and heard what I thought was an amalgam of Beck (think Sea Change) and The Flaming Lips (think acid). I had to know […]

Every student will at some point take a class from an adjunct faculty member. Our school has about 450 full-time faculty members, and about a thousand part-time faculty, most of whom are adjunct professors. Over 50 percent of the credit hours awarded are taught by adjuncts. In the rest of the nation, about 70 percent […]

The day after the health care bill passed in the House was possibly the most annoying day in the history of days. Everyone, seemingly for the first time, cared about it deeply and expressed their views via Twitter and Facebook and annoying conversations on the bus. But very few people could tell you the full […]