Reading Time: 2 minutes As the world drew away from daily commutes and toward socially distanced activities, the growing popularity of biking through 2020-21 speaks to the perduring relevance of biking. Many credit this phenomenon to a bicycle’s ability to transcend its primary function. While many ride bikes as a pastime, various organizations including the local Provo Bicycle Collective […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Illustration by Gabriel Toscano As music lovers everywhere have learned this past year, there is no substitute for live performances. This fact became increasingly clear as excitement built up surrounding the annual showcase organized by UVU’s commercial music department. “Mixtape Live” brought together student-led bands to highlight their work in the best way possible given […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes In a time of fear and isolation caused by COVID-19 and other catastrophes, River Coello sought solace in writing and in doing so they created and published their novel Faith/Fe. A year of trial and tribulation brought to light a book of healing and hope. The story of the author behind the poetry collection, which […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes As someone who loves food, transitioning to a plant-based diet came with a set of interesting challenges. Among the most frustrating was not knowing where to go out to eat. This Veg Review series explores the growing selection of vegetarian and vegan food available throughout Utah Valley. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just trying […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes There are a lot of things to love about “Raya and the Last Dragon.” The animation, as with any Disney movie, is stunning, their talent utilized this time to populate a world inspired by Eastern Asian culture. The score is composed by award-winning James Newton Howard. And it is a fun, action-packed adventure good for […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes On March 3, 2021, Netflix released a three-part documentary miniseries, “Murder Among the Mormons,” telling the story of Mark Hofmann, a Salt Lake City forger-turned-serial killer. Hofmann killed two people and injured himself in a series of bombings from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16 in 1985. These crimes were in an attempt to cover up […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes A Time-Loop Story for Young Adults “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” is on the surface about taking notice of the minuscule details that are usually missed in the chaos of daily activity. The film follows Mark (Kyle Allen) and Margaret (Kathryn Newton) as they are trapped in a time loop reminiscent of the premise […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Can This True-Crime Drama Match the Competition? Within the archives of Netflix — or most streaming platforms for that matter, one will find hosts of movies in the true crime category. You probably have watched many of them yourself. They were at the height of their popularity twenty to thirty years ago. What then makes […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Fur coats, the Egyptian Theatre, Kevin Smith and celebrity sightings. All traditions of years gone by of the Sundance Film Festival–until now. The festival took a new approach this year to debut the films to a mass audience through on-demand streaming. This was due to the ongoing restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Esteemed as one […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes A Dark, Engaging Satire of India’s Caste System A white tiger only comes once in a generation. To be labeled as one means to be destined for greatness. “You are a white tiger,” Balram (Adarsh Gourav) is told when he is chosen over his classmates to be given a scholarship to a prestigious school. Unfortunately, […]