Halloween Brings a Whole New Meaning to the Word Insomnia

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November 6, 2018

schedule 3 min read

For many, Halloween is a time to dress up as a pop culture reference, go trick-or-treating (if you’re not too old) and maybe watch a few scary movies as an excuse to cuddle up to that special someone. For many UVU students, Halloween means Insomnia— a large-scale, Halloween-themed dance party. Before the doors open at […]

UVU Student Profile: Noah Ruble

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November 6, 2018

schedule 3 min read

A macbook sits in front of him, a concentrated look is on his face and his hand runs nervously through his light-brown curls. This is what Noah Ruble, a communication major, looks like when he is lost in his passion: making music. Under his artist name Ruble, Noah acts out his fervor for songwriting and […]

Dia de los Muertos challenges Halloween stereotypes at UVU

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November 6, 2018

schedule 2 min read

UVU student paints interactive art piece celebrating culture, beauty of death The LA concourse hallway has been home to an interactive art piece celebrating the Latin American holiday, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), for several days. Thomas Mata, a junior modern dance major at UVU, said he was asked to paint “something […]

Painful memories shared, comfort found with The Clothesline Project

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November 3, 2018

schedule 4 min read

Rather than the ghouls and goblins usually found during Halloween, UVU’s Center for Social Impact explored some of the actual horrors of life by participating in the Clothesline Project in UVU’s Grande Ballroom. The National Clothesline Project is a way to create awareness for the prevalence of violence against women. Survivors can write messages on […]

A dark night of bluesy fright with Queenadilla

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November 2, 2018

schedule 4 min read

“That was one hell of a night and I hope Jesus forgives me tomorrow.” Queenadilla frontman and rhythm guitarist Chase McKnight’s breathless words after a long set give you some hint as to what can be expected from a Queenadilla show. What the musicians left on that stage was incredibly clear—at the beginning of the […]

Dancers honor local community members and stun the audience

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November 2, 2018

schedule 3 min read

The Utah Metropolitan Ballet (UMB) performed their show “Tribute” at UVU’s Ragan Theater, bringing four local choreographers together to create pieces for members of the art community. “Swedish Suite”, composed by Hugo Alfvén and choreographed by Jacqueline Colledge, was dedicated to Bill Evans and was the first performance. This piece was a folksy, classical ballet […]

Q&A: Paranormal Investigator Danny Stewart

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October 29, 2018

schedule 4 min read

If you want to have an otherworldly experience, paranormal investigator Danny Stewart said, go to the Provo riverwalk at night. Start behind the Macey’s on State Street and make your way west toward the neighborhoods. “Weird stuff happens,” Stewart said. “I’ve taken taken so many groups — former students, girlfriends — each time, without fail, […]

A recital for two pianos

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October 29, 2018

schedule 4 min read

Throughout the ages, music has inspired people. It is perhaps one of the oldest forms of media, but that does not make it primitive. UVU hosted Jeffrey and Karen Savage, a couple from Washington state On Oct. 23. They were invited to UVU because of their work in various professional settings and their award-winning status. […]