Warp and Weave

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November 1, 2016

schedule 3 min read

“We look for something that is dark. If it’ s too ‘ bubblegum’ or too happy and upbeat. If there is not a dark element to it, then it falls flat in this genre,” said Valerie Haskan, a junior english literature major, and editor in chief of Warp and Weave. Warp and Weave is a […]

UVU students steal spotlight at Vonda’s Halloween Spooktacular

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November 1, 2016

schedule 3 min read

A celebration isn’t complete without a good old fashioned drag show. In due order, Vonda Mandrake, self-proclaimed queen of Halloween and current drag royalty, brewed up a show at City Limits Tavern Oct. 22. An obvious high point was a first time drag performance from Tanner Montierth, a junior majoring in university studies, and Eric […]

Cornbelly’s: Family Fun and Public Ridicule

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November 1, 2016

schedule 3 min read

I did not expect to be publicly ridiculed when I brought my friend with me to the opening night of Cornbelly’s, but I was. Cornbelly’s, a family friendly fall festival at Thanksgiving Point, hired a DJ to play music for attendees to enjoy. I was standing behind the designated dancing area, in line for the […]

The Nathan Corvan Investigation: Episode 3

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October 27, 2016

schedule 3 min read

After a little digging and a few phone calls, the detective tracked one of the guests to a bank downtown. Mr. Bret Cervino was the branch manager and had apparently received invitation to last night’s deadly celebration. As the detective got out of his car and approached the doors, he observed a young woman approaching. […]

History of Halloween

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October 27, 2016

schedule 3 min read

Illustration by Cole Eisenhour Halloween is here again, and with it comes costumes, parties, and hordes of children wandering the streets asking strangers for candy. This is regarded as one of the most popular holidays, but where do these traditions come from and why do we celebrate them? The origins of Halloween are believed to […]

Fear My Foam

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October 27, 2016

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In the Kingdom of the Wolverines, it would appear that chivalry is alive and well. Nestled in a courtyard west of the library, a small fellowship of warriors gathers weekly to hone the fine art of swordplay through a sport known as Belegarth. At first glance, Belegarth might look to an outsider like a live-action […]

Prismatic Strands: Plexus No. 29

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October 13, 2016

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Whether you are standing back to enjoy the rainbow of colors that make up Plexus No. 29, or inspecting the intricate woven details up close, the artwork is an experience. Artist Gabriel Dawe used almost 80 miles of various colored thread to create this installation piece hanging underneath a skylight in BYU’s Museum of Art. […]

Luke’s Diner

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October 13, 2016

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Local coffee shops across the country were transformed into Luke’s Diner, a restaurant from hit TV series “Gilmore Girls,” in a Netflix-sponsored event October 5. The promotion served two purposes: to celebrate the 16th anniversary of the original show, and to advertise the Netflix revival “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” which will be […]

General Conference

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October 13, 2016

schedule 3 min read

General Conference inspired, encouraged, and instilled listeners with happiness, but not only the members of the LDS church. The 186th General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints took place in Salt Lake City, October 3. The conference had 6 sessions, 22 talks, around 21,000 visitors listening to each session, and was […]