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HMS Pinafore

Nestled near the foothills of Lindon is a little gem tucked away from the hustle and bustle of town. Jan. 22 — March 1 audiences had the opportunity to sail the open seas at the Valley Center Playhouse through their recent production “HMS Pinafore.” Featuring marvelous music, costumes and acting, the presentation was a delight [...]

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Reconstruction can help Haiti heal

Reconstruction can help Haiti heal

On March 9 a benefit concert will take place at the UVU Grand Ballroom in an effort to raise funds to support Haiti in the wake of disaster, which funds will be critical in its long road to recovery.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. and entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m. The event will be [...]

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Enlarge your world view

Enlarge your world view

Ladies, imagine having your father choose the person you marry without you having any say about it. Nahid Rachlin, author of the award-winning novel, “Persian Girls,” spoke about this issue, along with many other cross-cultural topics on Feb. 25 at UVU.
Those unable to make it to the event can make up for about half of [...]

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Let the international student voice be heard: Yu Higashiosaka

Let the international student voice be heard: Yu Higashiosaka

Japan is a county known for its impressive technology and respected brand names like Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Kawasaki. Slightly less celebrated is its rich history and culture which Yu Higashiosaka, a senior in Hospitality Management, is  proud to share with us.
Higashiosaka realized after six years in the United States that while  living in Yokohoma, Japan, she was not always very appreciative of her culture  and country. “Coming to the United States has made me appreciate my country more. I now notice the good in Japan and I want to maintain and uphold [...]

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A Legend brought to life

A Legend brought to life

Owing to its considerable beauty and symbolic formations, Mount Timpanogos is surrounded by many legends.
From the southwest, the Timpanogos peaks are said resemble the silhouette of a sleeping woman, and internally resides the Heart of Timpanogos, a magnificent stalactite which has the appearance of a human heart.
A ballet adaptation, “Legend,” was created based on this [...]

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A fresh musical concoction

A fresh musical concoction

The third full-length album from the Gorillaz is quite a potpourri of genre and style — “Plastic Beach” plays more like a mix tape than an established band’s tight concept. But what else could we expect from a duo made up of comic book creator Jamie Hewlett and Britpop superstar Damon Albarn, whose brand-new album [...]

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