5 date ideas to make this Valentine’s Day memorable

February 13, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, couples everywhere are trying to plan the “perfect date.” You could go out to dinner at your date’s favorite restaurant, or take them out to the movies. Although the usual ideas aren’t bad, there are other options to make this year’s Valentine’s Day truly unique. Here are some date […]

Choreography Design 2018 showcases the beauty of ballet

February 5, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Utah Metropolitan Ballet and Westlake High School presented eight pieces for the Choreography Design Director’s Choice concert. The groups performed in the Ragan Theater  Jan. 25, proving their dance skills as well as the imaginative talents of the guest choreographers. Utah Metropolitan Ballet, formerly Utah Regional Ballet, has been the professional performing company in residency […]

What you need to binge next

February 5, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s a late night after cramming for quizzes — or procrastinating from studying. You’re flipping through Netflix and nothing seems quite right. You consider binging Friends or Orange is the New Black for the tenth time. It’s certainly not a bad idea, but part of you is in the mood for something new. No worries, […]

Jordan World Circus brings crowds to UCCU Center

January 31, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes The seats of the UCCU center filled with children and adults excited to witness what Jordan World Circus is all about, Jan. 23. The act from Las Vegas travels all around the United States, and the crowds cheered with a warm welcome as the group began their show in Orem. Jordan World Circus is known […]

Black Veil Brides release hook-infested album Vale

January 24, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes Decked out in varying textures of black clothing, faces masked in heavy makeup, and hair teased up in “glam metal” styles, Black Veil Brides definitely made an entrance when they introduced themselves to the world of music in 2009. The release of their first single, Knives and Pens, created mixed reactions from the public. There […]

Get involved – volunteer!

January 23, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Although college student schedules are pretty jam-packed, it can be quite rewarding to find time to volunteer and help others. Through volunteering, students are able to gain valuable experiences that will teach them more about the world around them, as well as help them develop skills through enhancing their community. “For me, volunteering has helped […]

Music to look forward to in 2018

January 19, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Last year brought a diverse range of music from a variety of artists, from break-out rapper Logic to the long-standing rock outfit Queens of the Stone Age. Indie rookie Declan Mckenna proved he’s much more than a one-hit wonder with his politically and socially charged album, What Do You Think About the Car? Lorde embodied the […]

How to be money smart during college

January 17, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes Money, or the lack thereof, can be a major issue for college students. For some, money disappears much quicker than it appears. However, there is no need to cringe at the cursed “m” word, or the even worse profanity —“debt.” There are ways to make it easier and lighten the burden of loans and payments. […]

Get out of your comfort zone, join a club

January 8, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes In college, it is easy to get caught up in the usual pattern of shuffling from classroom to classroom, writing essay after essay, and turning in assignment after assignment. It might be the last thing on a student’s mind to spend more time on campus than necessary, but joining clubs can be largely beneficial to […]

Synergy Dance Company presents Sojourn

December 7, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Synergy Dance Company captivated audiences during their show, Sojourn, with imaginative dances choreographed by students, faculty and guest artists Justin Bass and Laura Brick-Kempski Nov. 30 in the Ragan Theater. Amazing costuming and lighting added to the show, but it was the talents of the dancers and choreographers that made it memorable. The dancers […]