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A Controversial ‘Book of Mormon’

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer January 30, 2019

  You have probably heard of the musical, "The Book of Mormon." This groundbreaking Broadway hit shocked audiences while bringing with it barrels of laughter. The show originally opened in March...

Comedian Ben Bailey, courtesy Pam Loshak

Laugh Your Stress Away With Stand-Up Comedian Ben Bailey

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer January 22, 2019

  Stand-up comedian Ben Bailey has a simple goal for audiences who come to his shows: “I want them to laugh until they forget about the things that suck.” When college is stressful and life...

A Utah Ballet Rehersal in the Marriot Dance Building. January 25, 2017. Michael Adam Fondren for The Daily Utah Chronicle

Artistic Choice or Unfair Discrimination?

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer January 20, 2019

  I commonly hear my friends, who are acting majors, describe their college degree as a "degree in auditioning." Nothing could be closer to the truth. As a performing arts student, one of the most...

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To Binge or Not To Binge Episode 40: “Murdoch Mysteries”

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer January 11, 2019

  Warning: This review contains mild spoilers for “Murdoch Mysteries.” As you probably know from personal experience, different television series require certain moods. Sometimes, we need...

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Ugly Christmas Sweaters Abound

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer December 5, 2018

  The holiday season is officially upon us. The world is full of Christmas lights, trees, music and every other tradition imaginable. One of the largest aspects of the season is the Ugly Christmas...

film set of Les Miserables. courtesy Wikimedia Commons

The Movies Are Singing Again

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer November 20, 2018

  The movie musical has been making a comeback in the last few years. Movies such as “Les Miserables” and “Into the Woods” have cast big-name stars and brought stage musicals back to life....

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‘Tis the Season for Sweets

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer November 16, 2018

  The holidays are finally here, which means that it is time for delicious food. All of those sweet treats we’ve been trying not to make all year? They're finally permissible to make ― without...

Jesse Craig - Miss Utah (U of U Graduate, double major in Economics and English)

A Beginner’s Guide to Pageants

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer November 7, 2018

  What do you imagine when you think of pageants? Many may picture the Miss America contest with its swimsuit competition and the iconic statements of a "world peace" dream. I think of the movie...

American actor/comedian/musician Jack Black at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Sunday, Janurary 22, 2017. Chris Ayers Daily Utah Chronicle.

From Beverley Hills to Capitol Hill

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer November 6, 2018

  In the world we live in, celebrities are similar to gods. We look to them for guidance in opinions and lifestyle. These celebrities are asked to give presidential endorsements, offer their opinions...

Courtesy of Yang Yongliang, (Chinese, 1980)

Deciphering Fact vs Fiction at “salt 14”

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer November 1, 2018

  The Utah Museum of Fine Arts has officially brought in their 14th artist as part of their "salt" series of contemporary art. This new exhibit, "salt 14," highlights the work of Yang Yongliang....