The heart behind Bachatafest

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October 27, 2021

schedule 3 min read

Since its inception in 2008, Bachatafest has garnered a reputation for being one of the biggest dance events in the state of Utah. It is an annual fundraising event in the form of a dance party that is inclusive in more ways than one. The event is open to the public with anyone over 18 […]

“Call of the Wild” – A Multimedia Adventure

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October 25, 2021

schedule 3 min read

Visiting on tour all the way from Austin, Texas was Theatre Heroes with a production of the beloved classic, “Call of the Wild” by Jack London. The story follows the staunch, 140-pound Bernard-Scotch Collie mix, Buck, when he is kidnapped from his luxurious home in California and sold to become a sled dog in the […]

Benefit concert pays it forward to Alzheimer’s research

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October 19, 2021

schedule 2 min read

Boardwalk Sound, a venue and recording studio founded by two UVU students, Logan Caster and Braxton Bitsoi, is holding a battle-of-the-bands concert series as a fundraising campaign for Alzheimer’s research. Located in the heart of Orem and a few minutes drive from UVU’s main campus, the venue promises to deliver a jam-packed four-day event with […]

The Horror Movie Renaissance

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October 11, 2021

schedule 6 min read

“A Nightmare on Elm Street,” “The Exorcist,” “The Shining” — what do these movies all have in common? You’ve probably heard one of your parents say they are the scariest movies they have ever seen. You might have even heard them say they don’t make horror movies like that anymore and there is some truth […]

10 Must-Do Fall Activities in Utah

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October 11, 2021

schedule 3 min read

The morning air is crisp and the leaves are starting to change around campus, fall is upon us. The coming of a new season brings holidays, festivities and a chance to start new traditions.   With fall break 2021, just around the corner … Here’s your guide to the must-do fall activities in Utah:   #1 VISIT A […]

Love Louder Pumpkins: Spooky Season with Encircle

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October 11, 2021

schedule 3 min read

Utah-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit Encircle, begun by CEO Stephenie Larsen in 2016, is having a Halloween fundraiser. With the incredible generosity of Teresa Forbush Wood, Encircle is able to provide beautifully crafted “Love Louder Pumpkins” to the youth who attend the homes daily for services like therapy, Friendship Circles, tours, art nights, write nights and tons more.   Forbush […]

UVU Symphony Orchestra – “Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88”

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October 8, 2021

schedule 3 min read

The UVU Symphony Orchestra opened their performance with a modern piece by Mason Bates called “Mothership.” Bates described it as “a mothership that is ‘docked’ by several visiting soloists, who offer brief but virtuosic riffs on the work’s thematic material over action-packed electro-acoustic orchestral figuration.” Conducted by UVU’s director of Bands, Thomas Keck, this piece […]

“Silent Sky” Aims for the Stars

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October 5, 2021

schedule 3 min read

“Silent Sky,” a UVU theatre production, ran for the last two weeks at the Bastian Theatre, where it aimed for the stars and succeeded in every respect. It is the epitome of a good story well told.  “Silent Sky” is a play about so many things it’s hard to know where to begin, which is […]

Fear Factory: New Ways to Terrify

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October 2, 2021

schedule 3 min read

Fear Factory is open for 2021’s Halloween season and provides new ways to scare guests. Even in the aftermath of last year’s pandemic, Fear Factory has continued to impress its visitors with a truly horrifying experience.  Rob Dunfield, the co-founder of Fear Factory, talked about what makes this Salt Lake City’s top-rated haunted attraction.  “It’s […]

Hispanic student spotlight: Michael Torres

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September 27, 2021

schedule 4 min read

Michael Torres, a sophomore studying communications, is a student of Colombian heritage. When he’s not on campus, Torres is on the basketball court with his friends or laughing with his family.  Although he was born and raised in the United States, Torres’ parents immigrated from Colombia to the US in the mid 90’s. At this […]