Popcorn Time: “The Overnight”

October 13, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Sundance favorite pushes boundaries Mark Hanni Staff Writer   Marriage is weird. Sharing a bed may be difficult, joining finances can be hard and making new married friends can feel awkward. It seems that many friends you once had before marriage start to dwindle as the vows are said. “The Overnight” addresses the awkwardness that […]

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UVU anticipates upgrade for the arts

October 13, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Kylie Chilcutt Staff Writer Since it was announced in February, plans for a new art building at Utah Valley University continue to develop. Over $15 million raised will allow the School of the Arts to move from repurposed classrooms to a building intended for the arts program. Performing arts students say they are ready for […]

The clash of the titans: FIFA ’16 vs. PES ’16

October 13, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes An inside look into the battle between soccer gaming’s title contenders Ben Roden Staff Writer Since time immemorial, or at least, like, 1995, a battle has raged between two legendary gaming foes: EA’s FIFA series and Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer (the artist formerly known as Winning Eleven). While Konami clearly had the upper hand in […]

The classic Muppets may not be as recognizable in their divisive new setting

October 13, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Bryson Roberts Staff Writer Disney and its network television counterpart, ABC, have brought the Muppets back to the small screen. “The Muppets” is the newest iteration of the popular puppet program. As the official trailer for the show states, “They’re all back as you’ve never seen them before.” However, for many this change in direction is seen […]

Third annual Provo Pride Festival gathers community support

October 13, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes “This is Family” Theme Helps Further Define Utah Valley’s Families Lee Thomas Lifestyle Editor Photo Credit Gabi Campbell   On Saturday Sept. 19, Provo city was host to its own 3rd annual Gay Pride festival. The event continued the success of previous years, drawing an ever visible LGBTQ community and their supporters together to celebrate […]

The return of Stephen Colbert

October 13, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Political satirist takes over for Letterman on The Late Show Bryson Roberts Staff Writer Stephen Colbert made his triumphant return to television. Ending a nine month hiatus from the end of his Comedy Central program, The Colbert Report, Colbert has taken over David Letterman’s post on The Late Show. Those who tuned into CBS on […]

Popcorn Time: “Everest” is thrilling, yet forgettable

October 13, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Ben Roden Staff Writer Early in the new disaster drama film Everest, journalist and climber Jon Krakauer (portrayed by Michael Kelly), poses questions to fellow adventurers while huddled around a table at Mount Everest base camp. “Why do you do it? Why climb Everest?” After a gravid pause, the climbers respond in boisterous unison with English […]

Student publishes fantasy novel

October 13, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Missy Jensen Staff Writer Aaron M. Hall, a junior at UVU majoring in public relations, has recently self-published a novel entitled Foreordained. Completing a process that started seven years ago, Hall has accomplished a lifelong dream. Hall grew up in St. George, Utah, and attended Dixie State University for two and a half years, where […]

Major Barbara: A moral conversation

October 13, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU’s season opening play leaves audiences questioning, yet delighted Allana Cottam Staff Writer Photo courtesy UVU School of the Arts UVU Theatre Department’s season opener, “Major Barbara,” is a discussion presented in three acts that tries to answer the questions of right, wrong, and the price of salvation. Originally written in 1905 by Dr. George […]

Taylor Swift’s 1989 world tour visits Utah

September 15, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Taylor Swift’s 1989 world tour visits Utah Kylie Chilcutt Staff Writer Photo by Kylie Chilcutt   Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour made a stop in Salt Lake City Friday night and the fandom surrounding Swift’s latest album, 1989, was more alive than ever.   Utah buzzed with the news long before Swift’s twenty-plus tour trucks […]