It’s been an uneven ride for 20th Century Fox’s X-Men franchise over the past 17 years. With wild variation in timeline continuity and casting consistency, the films have both risen to thrilling heights and sunken into silly mediocrity throughout their run. Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine has been a significant player from the beginning, and the actor […]
In honor of their fifth studio album, Panic! At The Disco named their current tour Death of a Bachelor and have brought the show to venues all over the nation, including the UCCU Center. Despite being on tour for almost four months, Panic! brought their A-game to the show. With fire spraying from the stage […]
Plaid Brixx, an alternative-pop band from Columbus, Ohio, made their mark by capturing the hearts of the audience in Salt Lake City, opening for the We The Kings 10th Anniversary Tour. Screams and cheers filled In the Venue when front man and guitarist Chris Duggan, drummer Mark LeRose and bassist Jared Sawaya, took the stage. […]
It’s almost here! Our well-deserved spring break is upon us and plans are underway. If you aren’t going anywhere, don’t sweat it. Here are some ideas to make staying close to home feel more like a getaway. Salt Lake City Salt Lake has some beautiful sights and plenty of nightlife. Spend a day exploring the […]
Fences brought playwright August Wilson’s work to life for the benefit of all. The film focused on the emotional development of men without the premise of athletics or combat. These traditional elements are not lost, however, as sports metaphors and war stories were brilliantly incorporated. For example: Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) harbors bitterness after being […]
“Every time that man sank his fists into my body, I could breathe a little. I used one hurt to cover another.” Difficult Women is a collection of six short stories written by award-winning author Roxane Gay. The stories were written so that we may understand the harsh realities women endure daily. It begins with […]
When RV’s fill up the UCCU parking lot and handfuls of camp chairs line the sidewalks, that can only mean one thing… The Big Outdoor Expo has come to campus. The UCCU Center hosted The Big Outdoor Expo Friday and Saturday March 10-11. This get-together for local businesses and outdoor lovers had everything from cooking […]
Improv: It’ s a witty man’ s game that no audience member or performer can predict. According to Jason Lyons, senior biotech major and president of the What’ s So Funny? improv club, no one knows what will happen once the show starts. “You’ ll be up [on stage] and you don’t know what you […]
Is the university doing enough to provide healthy food options? UVU wellness programs organized a health fair to provide students with information about the need for exercise, healthy eating habits, regular cancer screenings and the dangers of vaping in the Science Building Atrium March 8-9. Berkley Alvey, a senior in community health, discussed the risks […]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. According to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, there are more than 200,000 cases of traumatic brain injuries in the U.S. every year. It mostly affects people ages 14 and up. With spring just around the corner, it’s important to be conscious of decisions when starting to […]