Dear Editor, I am a deaf UVU student. I read a recent article titled “Plight of Utah’s deaf students.” Thank you for supporting the deaf here; we have a lot of oppression and it’s nice to be noticed. I believe students need to be exposed to all cultures because there are so many different kinds and we need to respect them all.
Former UVU students and filmmakers, Travis Low and Torben Bernhard, are soon screening their film, “The Sonosopher: Alex Caldiero in Life … in Sound” at UVU, documenting an unusual teacher and his unconventional relationship with language, art and life. The film is based around the creative process of Sicilian-born, Brooklyn-raised Alex Caldiero, UVU’s artist in residence; and the duo plans to submit the film to both national and international film festivals.
Alright, I hear the question in your mind: what the hell is sonosophy? Not an easy one to answer. Loosely defined, it might mean “love of sound,” though that doesn’t go far enough. The concept probably has something to do with both sound and poetry, and maybe their expression within a physical space.
He is a mad poet. He is an award-winning artist. He is a self-proclaimed sonsopher. He is an unconventional teacher. He is absolutely unpredictable. He is undeniably moving. He, of course, is Alex Caldiero. Being a pupil in one of Caldiero’s classes is an experience one doesn’t easily forget.
Monday Sept. 14 Music: WE SHOT THE MOON, MANSIONS, THE RECORD LIFE (pop/rock) – 8 p.m. at Velour, 135 N. University Ave., Provo. Call 801-818-BAND or visit velourlive.com. Music: FREE OPEN MIC NIGHT – 8 p.m. at Muse Music, 151 N. University Ave., Provo. Call 801-377-MUSE or visit musemusiconline.
I may be talking to the student body president but by the way he constantly drums his fingers on his desk, you’d think he was the nervous one. Trevor Tooke reaches into his drawer and displays two drumsticks, explaining that he has a pair in his desk at all times.
10. “Yesterday, John McCain actually said that if he’s president that he’ll take on, and I quote, ‘the old boys network in Washington.’ Now I’m not making this up. This is somebody who’s been in Congress for twenty-six years, who put seven of the most powerful Washington lobbyists in charge of his campaign.
Listen– stop hating on tofu. It’s versatile, high in protein, low in saturated fats, and a good source of calcium. You don’t have to be a herbivore hippie to enjoy tofu. Tofu does not discriminate. Here is a quick and easy tofu recipe you can try today. Open your mind and your tastebuds, maaan! […]
In no particular order… #1 Mi Ranchito Grille (Mexican) – This family-owned and operated restaurant serves authentic Mexican recipes passed down from generations; definitely one not to miss. 390 E. State Rd., American Fork. #2 Art City Trolley (American) – Located inside an authentic Trolley Car, this restaurant can serve as a […]
Being an alternative eater on campus is difficult, near impossible. With a selection of meat or dairy-based, high-fructose corn syrup infused, gluten-laden “food,” UVU is not really friendly to those unorthodox among us. Here is a description of the most common alternative diets found on campus. Vegetarian: Vegetarians are people who do […]