Momix celebrates anniversary of 40 years

September 10, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes The company of dancer-illusionists, Momix, hits the stage of Smith Theatre with their extravagant modern dance performance “Viva Momix.” Kicking off this season of all-star performances that will be held at the Noorda Center for Performing Arts was the world-renowned company of self-described “dancer-illusionists,” Momix. Celebrating 40 years of imaginative and surreal modern dance concerts, […]

Hale Centre Theatre showcases incredible talent with “Molly Brown”

September 9, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes Hale Centre Theatre knows how to put on a show with “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” Running from Aug. 29 to Oct. 18 of this year, Hale Centre Theatre presents a brilliant rendition of the 1964 film, “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” With incredible live music, dance numbers, clever set work and impeccable timing on all parts, […]

Pinocchio (2022): A Wooden Reproduction, Stripped of its Magic

September 9, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes Pinocchio might be worth watching, once. Or just watch the original. While Disney’s trove of original films is expansive, it must be said — the number of “live-action” adaptations produced by the media juggernaut in recent years is bordering on excessive. The most recent unnecessary adaptation, “Pinocchio,” was released exclusively on Disney+ on Sept. 8. […]

The Well-Roared Lion

September 6, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU’s School of the Arts introduces the Chris Clark Scholarship in honor of UVU Professor Christopher Layton Clark. What does it mean to be a well-roared lion? The phrase comes from Shakespeare’s play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and is up for interpretation, but it seems to suggest the idea of a person who leaves a […]

Lo-Fi Beats: The Perfect Study Buddy

September 6, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes Relaxing and studying just feel better with lo-fi. Here’s a look at how lo-fi can help students this semester. Lo-fi music — short for low fidelity music — is a style that often utilizes apparent imperfections in quality to manufacture beats of a cozy and inviting nature. Such imperfections often manifest in contemporary lo-fi beats […]

Hypnotist Chris Jones stuns UVU students with his wild performance

September 6, 2022

Reading Time: < 1 minute Hypnotist & Comedian Chris Jones traveled to Utah Valley University to stun UVU students with his hypnosis skills. Wednesday, Aug. 24th became an extremely exciting third day of the fall semester for many UVU students when they attended the hypnotic performance of Chris Jones in the Ragan Theater. The audience would be left speechless throughout […]

Resources to utilize for the fall semester

August 22, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes The fall semester can be a stressful time for all students, but UVU has many resources to lessen the pressure of returning to school. Here are some resources that can help students on their first week back. Coming back to school in the fall does not have to be a time of stress and worry. […]

Show your creativity and get published

August 22, 2022

Reading Time: < 1 minute There are three literary journals on campus in which students can publish essays, short stories, artwork and more. Courtesy of the English and Literature Department, there are three student-run journals available at UVU to publish one’s creative works, featuring essays, short stories, artwork and poetry. It is a wonderful way to break out of one’s […]

Brandi Carlile dazzles at Vivint Arena

August 22, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes Brandi Carlile’s performance with Celisse and the Indigo Girls was an astonishing night of musical reminiscence. Brandi Carlile made a stop on her “In These Silent Days” tour at Salt Lake’s Vivint Arena on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. Alongside opening acts like the feisty singer-guitarist Celisse and the classic Indigo Girls, Carlile’s ensemble created a […]