Creativity, education and ADHD
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Neurodivergent students are often asked to fit themselves into boxes. Here’s a bit of direction if it feels that the box doesn’t quite fit.
Momix celebrates anniversary of 40 years
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The company of dancer-illusionists, Momix, hits the stage of Smith Theatre with their extravagant modern dance performance “Viva Momix.” Kicking off this season of all-star performances that will be held at the Noorda Center for Performing Arts was the world-renowned company of self-described “dancer-illusionists,” Momix. Celebrating 40 years of imaginative and surreal modern dance concerts, […]
Hale Centre Theatre showcases incredible talent with “Molly Brown”
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Hale Centre Theatre knows how to put on a show with “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” Running from Aug. 29 to Oct. 18 of this year, Hale Centre Theatre presents a brilliant rendition of the 1964 film, “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” With incredible live music, dance numbers, clever set work and impeccable timing on all parts, […]
Pinocchio (2022): A Wooden Reproduction, Stripped of its Magic
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Pinocchio might be worth watching, once. Or just watch the original. While Disney’s trove of original films is expansive, it must be said — the number of “live-action” adaptations produced by the media juggernaut in recent years is bordering on excessive. The most recent unnecessary adaptation, “Pinocchio,” was released exclusively on Disney+ on Sept. 8. […]
The Well-Roared Lion
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UVU’s School of the Arts introduces the Chris Clark Scholarship in honor of UVU Professor Christopher Layton Clark. What does it mean to be a well-roared lion? The phrase comes from Shakespeare’s play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and is up for interpretation, but it seems to suggest the idea of a person who leaves a […]
Lo-Fi Beats: The Perfect Study Buddy
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Relaxing and studying just feel better with lo-fi. Here’s a look at how lo-fi can help students this semester. Lo-fi music — short for low fidelity music — is a style that often utilizes apparent imperfections in quality to manufacture beats of a cozy and inviting nature. Such imperfections often manifest in contemporary lo-fi beats […]
Hypnotist Chris Jones stuns UVU students with his wild performance
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Hypnotist & Comedian Chris Jones traveled to Utah Valley University to stun UVU students with his hypnosis skills. Wednesday, Aug. 24th became an extremely exciting third day of the fall semester for many UVU students when they attended the hypnotic performance of Chris Jones in the Ragan Theater. The audience would be left speechless throughout […]
Students share their talents at Open Mic Night
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Back-to-school week erupts with laughter with comedian Marcus Monroe
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On his second visit to the UVU Campus, Marcus Monroe’s act included consistent jokes, heavy audience involvement, the juggling of various objects and even a unicycle ride. When asked why Monroe loves coming to UVU, he said, “I love coming to UVU because I live in New York City and it’s a bubble. Coming out […]
Franz Ferdinand tours their greatest hits
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The post-punk revival band, Franz Ferdinand, visits Salt Lake City with their greatest hits tour, “Hits to the Head.” Thirty minutes before the show has begun, people already fill The Complex theater, waiting for their beloved band, Franz Ferdinand, to make their entrance. Franz Ferdinand was part of the post-punk revival in the early 2000s. […]