Artwork worth a second glance

April 5, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Two new student exhibitions are on display at the Woodbury Art Museum through April 30. The BFA Final Project Showcase includes the work of five students, an honor which is competed for by graduating seniors in the Art & Visual Communications department. The Student Art Show, a juried competition with cash prizes, was open to […]

Campus security data available, but incomplete

March 29, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes On March 17, the UVU Police Department released an overdue 2009 Campus Security Report. The document, mandated by a federal law known as the Clery Act, contains campus crime statistics from 2006 to 2008. It also serves as a safety manual for the campus community, containing practical and preventative information. The report indicates that in […]

Alice in Wonderland: The Tim Burton movie that almost could

March 15, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes In order to understand what to expect from Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland,” perhaps it is best to use an analogy. Imagine that growing up, you have your favorite Uncle Tim who always tells you bedtime stories whenever he visits. You’ve always loved his fantastical stories of men with scissors for hands, mixed up holidays […]

Satire connects audience to the works of a master

March 1, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Assuming each show can be done in an hour and a half, watching all 36 of Shakespeare’s plays would take 54 hours. But in the time of one performance, the “Quick and Holey Shakespeare Company” can perform not only all of the standard works, but pay tribute to the the apocrypha and the sonnets as […]

Wear It Now: Unique necklines set you apart from the crowd

February 22, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Awards season allows red carpet watchers a chance to pick out new trends. And anyone who watched the Grammys could not help but notice what may have been the night’s biggest trend: unique necklines. Back in the day, it used to be all about the neckline. That is what a date would see when sitting […]

Wear it now: Watcha wearin’ over there? Underwear as outerwear?

February 8, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes It must be at least partially Lady Gaga’s fault. Underwear is now not only acceptable, but also trendy outerwear. But before even thinking about trying this trend out, remember this: Pick one part of the body to show off: legs or torso. For the love of your human decency, save the stripper look for Halloween. […]

Wear it now: warrior look exemplifies confidence

January 19, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Imagine being in some kind of twisted time warp. An Aztec woman is working as a knight of the Middle Ages sometime in the year 3000. No, this is not the plot of a summer blockbuster attempt – it’s a fashion statement nicknamed the “Future Warrior.” This trend is about details, details, details. For instance, […]

Wear it now: Sequins done right

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Don’t box up that New Year’s Eve outfit quite yet — all that glitter and shine might be just what’s needed to add some extra oomph to a winter wardrobe. Sequins have been a highlight on the runways the last few seasons, and the trend has trickled down through its prerequisite red carpet appearances, paparazzi […]

Very dark hot chocolate

December 8, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Very dark hot chocolate 1 cup milk 2 Tbs cocoa powder 4 tsp sugar 6 dashes salt Start heating milk in a saucer at medium heat. Stir in cocoa, sugar and salt. You can also add 1/4 tsp cinnamon and/or a tiny dash of cayenne pepper to be adventurous. Keep stirring frequently until hot (approximately five minutes). […]