Waxing Sonosophical

September 14, 2009

Reading Time: 4 minutes Alright, I hear the question in your mind: what the hell is sonosophy? Not an easy one to answer. Loosely defined, it might mean “love of sound,” though that doesn’t go far enough. The concept probably has something to do with both sound and poetry, and maybe their expression within a physical space.

More than a poet

September 14, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute He is a mad poet. He is an award-winning artist. He is a self-proclaimed sonsopher. He is an unconventional teacher. He is absolutely unpredictable. He is undeniably moving. He, of course, is Alex Caldiero. Being a pupil in one of Caldiero’s classes is an experience one doesn’t easily forget.

The valley guide

September 14, 2009

Reading Time: 7 minutes Monday Sept. 14 Music: WE SHOT THE MOON, MANSIONS, THE RECORD LIFE (pop/rock) – 8 p.m. at Velour, 135 N. University Ave., Provo. Call 801-818-BAND or visit velourlive.com. Music: FREE OPEN MIC NIGHT – 8 p.m. at Muse Music, 151 N. University Ave., Provo. Call 801-377-MUSE or visit musemusiconline.

People to Know

September 14, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes I may be talking to the student body president but by the way he constantly drums his fingers on his desk, you’d think he was the nervous one. Trevor Tooke reaches into his drawer and displays two drumsticks, explaining that he has a pair in his desk at all times.

Top 10 Quotes from President Obama

September 14, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute 10. “Yesterday, John McCain actually said that if he’s president that he’ll take on, and I quote, ‘the old boys network in Washington.’ Now I’m not making this up. This is somebody who’s been in Congress for twenty-six years, who put seven of the most powerful Washington lobbyists in charge of his campaign.

Recipe

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Listen– stop hating on tofu.  It’s versatile, high in protein, low in saturated fats, and a good source of calcium. You don’t have to be a herbivore hippie to enjoy tofu.  Tofu does not discriminate. Here is a quick and easy tofu recipe you can try today.  Open your mind and your tastebuds, maaan!   […]

10 “Must-Eat” places to take a date

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes In no particular order…    #1 Mi Ranchito Grille (Mexican) – This family-owned and operated restaurant serves authentic Mexican recipes passed down from generations; definitely one not to miss. 390 E. State Rd., American Fork.      #2 Art City Trolley (American) – Located inside an authentic Trolley Car, this restaurant can serve as a […]

Alternative Eating

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Being an alternative eater on campus is difficult, near impossible. With a selection of meat or dairy-based, high-fructose corn syrup infused, gluten-laden “food,” UVU is not really friendly to those unorthodox among us.   Here is a description of the most common alternative diets found on campus.     Vegetarian: Vegetarians are people who do […]

There is beauty all around us

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Luis Pino, a Chilean immigrant with a gift  for capturing nature at its best through his photography, will be featured in an exhibition at the Covey Center for the Arts entitled “There is Beauty All Around Us.”    Kathryn Allen and the committee that selects the applicants, found his work remarkably real and expressive of […]

The Correctionary: How to avoid word murder

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes This week’s word: Conservative  Now, I know I’m going to get some angry and/or confused readers from this one, but be aware that next week I’m writing about the word “liberal,” so you can repose in the idea that both words are equally misunderstood. But I only get one of these a week, so … […]