Reading Time: 2 minutes On March 3, in a small theater where the front row nearly crosses the threshold of the stage, the audience experienced an intimate and emotional journey about love and choice. At the BYU Margetts theatre, the BYU department of theater and media arts presented a thrilling production of “Blood Wedding” by Federico Garcia Lorca. “Federico […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Many watched in shock as the frightening images played out before us, showing the aftermath of the earthquake on Jan. 12. The images seem to beg for a helping hand, and though we are only students in a college that seems worlds away from Haiti, we still have opportunities to help. On Feb. 19, we […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes One of UVU’s most outstanding features is its incredible dance department. The department doesn’t just help its own, it provides opportunities for students and community members alike to compete. On Feb. 18-19, UVU put on its annual Ballroom DanceSport Festival. “This is a fun opportunity for participants to get out there and practice and perform […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes None of us are immune to the social pressures which create negative body image. These feelings of negativity don’t play favorites, they will follow anyone who allows them to be their constant companion. On Feb. 23-24 Student Health Services put together a Body Image Fair in the hall of flags to help students create and […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes As students, there are many opportunities to learn new skills, however the best way to gain a thorough grasp on those newly-found skills is through real life experience. The third annual Choreography Design Project allowed local dancers to compete for the opportunity to choreograph and create an entire dance piece and to then have their […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Music and dance are very basic necessities of life. We breathe, we eat, we create music and we dance. Samba Fogo is a non profit organization of drummers and dancers that perform and teach Brazilian-style Samba. This group not only brings these basic necessities vibrantly to life, but they have also created a community focused […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Everyone experiences art differently. For some, what makes art appealing is the methodically intricate layout of colors and shapes. And for others it’s the imperfections that make it truly beautiful. And further, for some it’s the process of creation that produces a connection between the canvas and the viewer. On Feb. 5 two exhibitions opened […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The “What’s so Funny?” improv group, created by UVU student Reed Parkinson, performed in the Ragan Theater on Feb. 5. “Where is the worst place to go on a date?” said Parkinson. To this question someone in the middle of the theater answered loudly, “Here!” The audience offered a complementary laugh to the smart alec’s […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes As Valentine’s day approaches, some singles seem to scramble to find a date in order to avoid having to be alone on this dreaded day. One popular choice for those looking for a hot date is to take out a personal ad. And today with the Internet, personal ads are even easier to post. Yet […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The evening began with the beating of drums and a song inviting the universe to join us. On Feb. 1, a large crowd packed into the storytelling wing of the Orem library to watch the group of Native American dancers called Morningstar. The children sat on woven blankets and listened quietly as Gary Field, a […]