Food, Water, Shelter and Video Games

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August 24, 2008

schedule 4 min read

If you’re a typical college student, it’s almost certain that things such as homework, dating angst and student loan payments will always be in surplus. Unfortunately, for most of us, one of the things we wouldn’t actually mind having more of – money – isn’t usually on that list.

Entertainment

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August 24, 2008

schedule 10 min read

The Center, which was built in downtown Provo last year, is not solely committed to performances, but also offers classes for everything from Belly Dancing to Finance for Kids. This year, the Center has planned a concert with pianist George Winston on Sept 19 and Thriller by the Odyssey Dance Theater on Oct 10, as well as performances by Kenny Loggins, Kirby Heyborne, and Thrillionaires.
The Covey Center for the Arts is located at 425 W. Center St in Provo.
For more information go to www.CoveyCenter.org<

Graphic novels 101

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August 24, 2008

schedule 3 min read

With the unprecedented success of films such as The Dark Night and Iron Man this summer, it isn’t surprising to find a resurgence of popularity in the culture of comic books. Of particular importance to UVU students is the news that this fall the English department is offering Themes in Literature: The Graphic Novel — no doubt a pleasant surprise to many.

How to Leave the summer behind

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August 24, 2008

schedule 3 min read

Switching your focus from work, friends, and entertainment to school can be a difficult thing to do, but over 24,000 of us will have to attempt it at the end of this month. There is no right way to do this, but in the end, it is a pass/fail course. Here are a few pointers:

Movie reviews

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August 24, 2008

schedule 3 min read

Picked up by Focus Features at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, Hamlet 2 is one of the funniest inappropriate indie comedies of the year.

A true community theater

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August 11, 2008

schedule 3 min read

This summer, The Grove Theater resurfaced as Showtime Utah. Attempts at success in the venue, which is in historic downtown Pleasant Grove, have been abysmal for as long as most UVU students have been alive. Because of this, many locals shrugged off the Grove Theater’s latest owner, Joan Peterson, as a force that would eventually phase out just like her predecessors.