Modern abolitionists seek to end slavery human trafficking a silent tragedy in the US

August 23, 2010

Reading Time: 6 minutes Almost 150 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the business of slavery is still alive and thriving in America. This illegal industry generates more income per year than Google, Nike and Starbucks combined. Its profitability is second only to that of the illegal drug industry, but is inarguably more insidious and vile by nature. Human trafficking […]

Interview with Ricky Allman

November 16, 2009

Reading Time: 3 minutes Ricky Allman graduated with his associate degree in Fine Arts from UVSC in 2003. He then went on to receive his BFA in Painting at the Massachusetts College of Art and his MFA at the Rhode Island School of Design. Allman’s art has been featured in galleries across the country as well as in various […]

Of stars and friends

August 11, 2008

Reading Time: 2 minutes There is so much nighttime light here at Camp Victory that stars are hard to see. A few somehow shined through the other night, though, dim pinpoints of flickering light. They seemed to wave at me like friends I hadn’t seen for years, bringing with them memories of deep star-filled skies from my first deployment.

Utah Shakespearean Festival

July 14, 2008

Reading Time: 5 minutes The Utah Shakespearean Festival is Cedar City’s biggest draw for tourists. The festival is internationally renowned, and produces some of the highest quality theater in the state. Actors from across the country come to the festival; large profits allow for high-quality design for each show. For student discounts on tickets, call 1-800-PLAYTIX. Here are reviews of each show this season, in order from most to least worthy of your time and money.