Author: Amanda Hollman

Thursday, Feb. 26, a Tumblr post about a dress went crazy viral with one question: is it blue with black lace or white with gold lace? The post flooded social media platforms, sparking debates  with strong opinions between those who saw blue/black and those who saw white/gold. Even celebrities joined in on the quest for the truth. It seemed that it was about an equal division, with about half seeing each color combination. Fifty UVU students were also divided, in a surprising way. 22 saw blue and black, 22 saw white and gold with six who saw both. So...

The wind symphony’s annual children’s concert on Feb. 18 was a hit for audiences of all ages with great music and a positive message tied together with entertaining humor. Titled Dr. Calamari and the (Mad) Science of Music, the performance included an animated short designed by a class ofDigital Media sophomores called Cyborg Shrimp, the Rise of Dr. Calamari. The students, taught by Professor Rodayne Esmay, created the film so that it could be shown while the symphony played along to it. “I’ve come here to awaken your brain,” said Dr. Calamari, actor Marvin Payne, when he made an...

Photo credit: Amanda Hollman Salt Lake Comic Con Fan Xperience is back for their fourth con and continues to be a popular event filled with fans in cosplay, panels, vendors, celebrities and fun. Day two of the event brought a lot of “Whovians “and “Potterheads” anxiously awaiting the opportunity to see their favorite celebrities.  FanX was able to bring three “Doctor Who” guests: Matt Smith, 11th Doctor; Karen Gillan, Amy Pond; and Billie Piper, Rose Tyler. Tom Felton, Harry Potter’s Draco Malfoy, was also a guest. “I’m kicking myself for not coming earlier…I will be back for sure,” Felton...