Amatuer filming for dummies

September 1, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes To modify a line from my old pal Shakespeare (he and I go way back), I’d like to begin my little piece here with a personal quote (we writers can do that) “All the world’s a studio and all the men and wo This little quote is becoming more and more of a reality in […]

People to Know

September 1, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute “Who is Alex Caldiero?” I’m asked. A better question might be, “How do you explain who is Alex Caldiero?” “The human element. Humanities — it means a synthesis of knowledge; it’s holistic. ‘Break on through to the other side.’ You can’t pay lip service to humanities by shrugging it off. It asks the big questions. […]

The CleanFlicks Treatment

September 1, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Andrew and Josh’s film chronicles the rise and fall of the CleanFlicks empire. But it’s a real shame CleanFlicks is not around anymore, because we still need them. There are plenty of movies that could use the CleanFlicks technique to make them morally suitable for viewing. Bambi It’s shameful the way this movie glorifies single […]

10 Family Films to watch

September 1, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Because your only source for wholesome entertainment came from Clean Flicks, Feature Films for Families can easily fill that void. Each mediocre production contains a moral lesson and has  content safe for the whole family to watch together. Enjoy The V’s compilation of the ten best Feature Films for Families, based on their tag lines, […]

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September 1, 2009

Reading Time: 5 minutes A documentary on the dirty works of clean flicks Those who have been in Utah valley for the past decade or so have heard in one way or another about edited movies. Often called “clean” or “moral” movies, they are meant to take the place of the alleged filth distributed by the Hollywood elite. Two […]

10 Tips for Freshmen

September 1, 2009

Reading Time: 3 minutes Starting college can be a scary adventure.  Some new students find it exciting; however, if you are like me, you may have had a difficult time adjusting to life after high school.  I had no idea what was going on when I first started going to school at UVSC. I couldn’t tell the Pope Science […]

The valley guide

September 1, 2009

Reading Time: 5 minutes Editor’s pick of the week For a romantic experience, check out the Full Moon Lift Ride at Sundance Resort. The event will be held Sept. 3, 4, and 5 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.  Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for kids and children 5-years-old and under are free. Be sure to bundle up […]

Top 10 reasons it’s awesome to be a Senior in a sea of Freshmen

August 31, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute 10. You know Hollister clothing was cool in high school and frosted tips still look stupid.

9. Seniors have realized that you can call your teacher Bill and not Professor.

8. You know the location of every hot tub in Orem / Provo, closing times, how to get into the closed ones and you effectively hop all of them every night.

Take 6 takes the stage on Labor Day

August 31, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s okay to admit it. A cappella is pretty damn cool. Take 6 is one of America’s most famous modern a cappella groups, incorporating jazz, R&B, soul, pop and gospel into their extensive repertoire. If that’s not enough guilty pleasure for you, consider that they’re basically a boy band. Imagine Boyz II Men without instruments and with a stronger Christian influence. Sold yet? Now you can see Take 6 live in the SCERA’s last outdoor concert of the season.

Tell me a story

August 31, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute From the “Once upon a time…” beginnings of childhood to the “… and that’s when she broke up with me,” endings that are all too familiar to college students, nothing engages the imagination like a good story. We can’t avoid them – stories are the basis for everything from movies to job applications. And Orem is home to the nation’s second largest storytelling event, the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival.