The Art Residency Experience at The Neighborhood Art Center

April 18, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes Utah Valley University bachelors of fine art students Samuel Stoddard and Brian George recently completed their art residency at The Neighborhood Art Center, which is located in Provo Towne Center. “I came upon the opportunity through a post on The Neighborhood Art Center’s Instagram,” Stoddard said. “I applied through their website, they asked us to […]

“Everything Everywhere All At Once” — The New Space Odyssey

April 18, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes The idea of a multiverse is an idea that has pervaded modern-day superhero movies, recently revolving around the Marvel universe.. “Everything Everywhere All At Once” feels inspired by films in the genre, particularly “Into the Spider-Verse”. However, instead of letting its influences overtake the film and make it feel unoriginal, the film takes these ideas […]

“UVU Symphony Orchestra” Spring Showcase

April 18, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes Under the guidance of the Department of Music’s department chair, Thomas Keck, the UVU Symphony Orchestra showed a wide range of musical performances and showcased the talents of five uniquely gifted UVU students. Keck was accompanied by guest conductors Taras Krysa and Don Miller.  Krysa, born in Ukraine, has gained prestige all over the world […]

New flavor hits Orem: Crumbl reopening

April 13, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes If you have ever seen a pink box with the image of a chef’s head on it, filled with delicious cookies, you know what Crumbl is. But if not, here’s an introduction. Crumbl is a Utah-based baking company, having started with its first store being built in Logan in 2017. It has since expanded to […]

Utah Valley’s Men’s Club Soccer prepares to compete at a high level

March 31, 2022

Reading Time: 3 minutes Utah Valley University houses many extraordinary club teams, including the men’s club soccer team. The UVU men’s club soccer team is a consistent participant in nationals, chasing the dreams of hoisting the national championship title.  “I played three seasons with the club team and then moved into the coaching in ‘12,” said head coach Nick […]

UVU’s Wind Symphony in Concert

February 22, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes The UVU Wind Symphony is an opportunity for band members to explore the full range of their instruments’ sounds, which are typically limited within an orchestra. Because the Wind Symphony is mainly made up of wind and percussion instruments, it has a very distinct sound that separates it from the orchestra. It is described as […]

After 416 years, Macbeth still bites

February 22, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” currently streaming on AppleTV+, is a weird masterpiece by filmmaker Joel Coen. Coen, along with brother Ethan Coen, is well known for directing thrillers like “No Country for Old Men” and comedies like “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou.” In “ The Tragedy of Macbeth” Coen ventures into new territory with a […]

Netflix premieres a new documentary about Kanye West amidst further controversy

February 22, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes “Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy” gives audiences a different perspective on the influential Chicago rapper that is simultaneously praised and despised by the general public. Kanye West’s antics on social media have spiked significantly during the release of the 3-part series, mostly centered on his ex-wife’s new relationship with Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson.  West’s […]

UVU’s ‘Peripheral Terrains’ Exhibition available virtually

February 22, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes Alexandra Giannell is in her first year of teaching as an assistant professor of painting and drawing in the department of art and design at Utah Valley University. UVU has created a virtual art exhibition titled “Peripheral Terrains’ with a collection of Gianell’s work. Giannell’s ‘Peripheral Terrians’ can be accessed virtually on the UVU’s Museum […]

How can I get Involved?: Club Rush Spring 2022

February 22, 2022

Reading Time: < 1 minute If you saw people sparring and clashing swords by the Grande Ballroom on the Orem Campus, you were witnessing  Utah Valley University’s 2022 Spring Semester Club rush! It was held in and around the Grand Ballroom at the Orem campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 9 and 10. There were clubs representing […]