Reading Time: 2 minutes Most classical compositions are not arranged to be played by just trumpets and piano, but the Romm Trio has distinguished themselves by their unique take on classical and contemporary pieces. Ronald, together with his wife Avis and son Aaron, performed a range of classical music just those three instruments. Ronald and Aaron play trumpet, while […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes During the holiday season, I volunteered at the George E. Wahlen Veteran’s Affairs hospital in Salt Lake City. The tasks were simple enough. We put together presents for hospital patients that included a fleece blanket, letters from school-children, candy and other small items. Then, we were assigned to specific parts of the hospital for delivery. […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Get to the Pointe is a perfect performance for those new to the art of ballet because it showcases three distinct styles. The audience is dazzled by the perfect lines and geometry of classical ballet. Then, they are inspired by the dramatic weight-shifts and floor work of the contemporary pieces until being raptured by the […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Provo Pride teamed up with The Boxcar Gallery and Studio in Provo to create a community based event called “Music and Mingle” held on Dec 22. Local musicians and members of the LGBTQIA community joined together to celebrate the holidays with food and camaraderie. “‘Music and Mingle’ was my first attempt as a Provo Pride […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Name: Nicole Hemsley Major: Accounting Year: Freshmen “Consent is if someone asks you something, you give them permission to do it. Consent is important because if a guy comes up and starts doing stuff to you, or if you’re with them and you tell them don’t do that, but they do it anyway, they are […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Halloween is almost here and so is the time to let loose and forget about mid-term woes. However, scary good times can become a real nightmare if safety isn’t a concern. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to stay safe and have the most fun while doing so. Even though it is […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines political correctness as “conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be eliminated.” Dictionary.com defines trigger warnings as, “a stated warning that the content of a text, video, etc., may upset or offend some people, especially those who […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Election day is nearing, and with it comes the opportunity for citizens to vote for a candidate who best represents their interests, yet many young people say they don’t vote because their vote doesn’t count. However, our votes do count so long as we participate in state and presidential elections. Regular voting leads to change; […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Three seasoned burglars attempt to rob a blind man of $300,000 he received as a settlement for the death of his daughter. Once inside, they realize the old man is hiding more than just his money. The genre of the movie says “horror,” but the only thing horror in it were the thinly-written teens. The […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Utah’s Planned Parenthood became the target of Governor Gary Herbert following the viral video footage that allegedly showed Planned Parenthood employees discussing selling fetal tissues in August 2015. Herbert tried to cut off funding from the organization after viewing said videos, leading Planned Parenthood to sue the governor’s office in order to maintain funding. Recently, […]