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Singin’ at the Police Station
We often take our public servants for granted. We sometimes like to condemn their actions and scold their choices. However, it is important to remember that these individuals truly are here to protect us,...
Petersen: LGBTQ Media’s Failures in Representation
In the Trump era, LGBTQ Americans are living through a maddening paradox. On one hand, the quality of life for many queer people has improved immeasurably in recent years. Homosexual people can legally marry;...
Cho: Culture in Cultureless America
America has no culture. This young country formed on the heels of revolution during an 18th century rebellion against the then-superpower England and has transformed greatly since those days of tumult. Now, America is...
“Isle of Dogs” is Another Wes Anderson Masterpiece
He did it again folks. Wes Anderson has made another near perfect movie. From the director of “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “Moonrise Kingdom” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” comes a new heartwarming movie that oozes Anderson’s...
To Binge or Not To Binge Episode 22: “Sense 8”
You might have heard: a goldfish now has a longer attention span than the average human. Or do they? The evidence is unclear, but I think that we can agree we live in a world...
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Between Tackles: Wide Receivers
Utah’s wide receivers have been a staple of coach Kyle Whittingham’s offense since he was promoted to the head coaching role in 2005. Names...
Slack: Utah Arts Fest, a Machine of the Oppressed
“There is a whole other element of language that is felt when it is heard.” These are the words of Alexandra Lindberg, a slam poet...
Studying Within a Dance Laboratory
“Two weeks of moving, collaborating, dance-making and the spirited exchange of ideas...” this is Salt Dance Festival (SDF). SDF gives pre-professional dancers the wonderful...
Mixed Race Subject to Mixed Stereotypes
By 2060, 6.2 percent of Americans are projected to be multiracial. Yet being white in addition to another race, according to the study, Black...
Library Keeping Patrons Cool and Saving Energy
The University of Utah’s Marriott Library cuts back on its energy usage by 28 percent every year with a new automation system. Years in the...
The Flavor of Ice Cream but Fewer Calories
The best way to beat the summer heat is with our favorite frozen treats. This is where the real debate comes in, though —...
