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The Daily Utah Chronicle

Reid Moons Rare Book Shop in Provo, UT.

Find Magic at Moon’s Rare Books

By Jaycen Eggleston May 9, 2018

Though most libraries and bookshops don’t encourage the suspension of disbelief in quite the same way as the magical libraries Disney creates, Moon’s Rare Books in Provo is full of a magic all its...

Photo of an ice cream cone in Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday April 17, 2018.

(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Summer Lovin’

By Jaycen Eggleston April 27, 2018

The end of spring semester brings about one of the most anticipated times of the school year, summer break. Take advantage of the free time you’re going to have with your significant other or, if you’re...

Red Bike

“Red Bike” Rides Straight into Success

By Jaycen Eggleston April 26, 2018

CORRECTION: "Red Bike" was not produced in 2017, the play received a reading in that year. “Hopes and dreams aren’t dead yet, they’re alive here,” an audience member said during the panel discussion...

Teresa Vibanco and Halee Rasmussen work on a set piece inside the Babcock Theater, Nov 8, 2016. Adam Fondren Daily Utah Chronicle.

Arts Are a Foundation for Academic Success

By Jaycen Eggleston April 25, 2018

In her opening remarks at an ArtsLINK conference held at the University of Utah on March 3, Kelby McIntyre-Martinez, assistant dean for Arts Education & Community Engagement at the U, explained the...

Bobble heads of The Office characters

To Binge or Not To Binge Episode 15: “The Office” Season 9

By Jaycen Eggleston April 17, 2018

“The Office” is a comedy about one of the quirkiest work environments on television. Originally created by Ricky Gervais (who also wrote and starred in “The Invention of Lying” and “David Brent”)...

Movie poster for Blumhouses Truth or Dare.

“Truth or Dare” Delivers to New Horror Fans

By Jaycen Eggleston April 16, 2018

Some people like the adrenaline rush that results from being scared almost senseless, while others prefer to avoid haunted houses, scary movies or even horror books. Being part of the second group, I was...

Beauty Comes at a Price

Beauty Comes at a Price

By Jaycen Eggleston April 16, 2018

A few years ago, Dove released a campaign that immediately grabbed the public’s attention, though not for the reason many would assume. Instead of inciting controversy, Dove asked a question many people...

University of Utah Department of Theatre

“Our Country’s Good” Could Be Better

By Jaycen Eggleston April 13, 2018

"Our Country's Good," the tale of an Australian penal colony in 1788, gets lost in translation onstage at the Babcock Theatre. An impressive feat, considering the tale is about English and Irish criminals...

Food Lies, How to Discover Truth

Food Lies, How to Discover Truth

By Jaycen Eggleston April 9, 2018

As the vegetarian sharks in “Finding Nemo” chant together, “Fish are friends, not food.” Their lifestyle change didn’t go according to plan and was completely forgotten at the first opportunity,...

“Blockers” Is More Than a Stereotypical Raunch-com

By Jaycen Eggleston April 7, 2018

John Cena is an American wrestler who happens to be a surprisingly good actor. He has appeared in 49 television series and movies, including recently released “Blockers.” While Julie, Kayla and...