Alpha: A love letter to our four-legged friends

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September 10, 2018

schedule 3 min read

Alpha came to theaters Labor Day weekend. The movie is about the relationship between humans and wolves and how a wild animal became one of our closest friends. It demonstrates this through a young man named Keda and a wolf he calls Alpha and their struggle to survive after being left by their respective families. […]

Velour Open Mic Night Showcases Local Talent

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September 10, 2018

schedule 5 min read

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APPLE JUICE PRODUCTIONS’ FAN-X DEBUT

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September 7, 2018

schedule 4 min read

Apple Juice Productions is a three-year-old YouTube based studio that focuses on feminist-based fan stories. This fall, they are releasing a short film based on Harry Potter’s parents in which Lily is the focus. They are also set to present at the upcoming Fan-X Utah. They will be participating in three Q & A panels […]

Utahns perform Rigoletto with a 60’s “Rat Pack” spin

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September 6, 2018

schedule 4 min read

UVU and BYU teachers and students performed Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto with Utah Lyric Opera at the Scera Theater in Orem. The play, directed by Elizabeth Hansen of ULO, had classic opera with a twist by adding a 60’s themed setting. The performance on Aug. 31 reflected the effort that goes into opera singing. According to Isaac […]

Cassettes and Catharsis: Sego End North American Tour With Big Velour Show

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September 4, 2018

schedule 3 min read

“Mrs. Doubtfire.” “Phonics.” “A Goofy Movie.” What video cassettes were lying around your entertainment center growing up? Singer and guitarist Spencer Petersen of Sego likes watching the audience mull that question. When the band capped off their second North American tour of 2018 at Velour last Saturday, Sept. 3, they performed in front of a […]

Upcoming local music you need to check out

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September 3, 2018

schedule 6 min read

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]From The Aces to Neon Trees, Utah county has definitely not been lacking in the music department. We have a local scene filled with massive amounts of talent right under our noses. Check out the list below for exceptional artists who […]

Mickey Housley floors audience during Late Night Laughs

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August 31, 2018

schedule 2 min read

Popcorn in hand, students attended Late Night Laughs at the Ragan Theater on August 29. The show, put on by UVUSA, featured comedian Mickey Housley. “It was really good. He was very interactive and had a snazzy attitude,” commented Heather Jackson, a freshman International Business student. Housley called to the audience throughout the show. He […]

Super Smash Brothers Tournament brings on the competition

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August 31, 2018

schedule 3 min read

The Utah Valley Intramurals and UVU Esports held a “1v1” bracket tournament for the Nintendo fighting game Super Smash Bros. Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. in the SL Gaming Center. Along with the competitive gaming, there were raffles for water bottles and gift baskets. The first place prize was a $25 gift card for anything […]

Madilyn Paige performs new material at Velour

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August 30, 2018

schedule 3 min read

Over 200 people attended to hear the siren-like voice of Madilyn Paige, a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Utah that has come to UVU many times. Debuting her new album at Velour Theater on Aug. 26, this will be her second time performing at the local Provo theater. She performed some of her favorite covers such as […]

Green Out dance welcomes students back to school

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August 29, 2018

schedule 3 min read

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] UVU hosted its first official dance of the year at the track field to welcome students back to school. The Green Out dance, held on Aug. 24, was appropriately named as students wore wolverine t-shirts and glow in the dark green bracelets to light up the field, exemplifying school pride. The dance […]