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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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Anne Tolpegin and Kevin Early in Sweeney Todd. Courtesy of Pioneer Theatre Company.

“Sweeney Todd” Brings Revenge and Horror to Pioneer Theatre Company

By Josh Petersen October 22, 2018

  This Halloween, Salt Lake City audiences can enjoy a horror classic live on stage. Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” will come to Pioneer...

“Tigers Be Still” Is a Funny But Shallow Take on Mental Illness

“Tigers Be Still” Is a Funny But Shallow Take on Mental Illness

By Josh Petersen October 21, 2018

  In a climactic scene of “Tigers Be Still,” a play by Kim Rosenstock in production at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, two characters share the deepest parts of themselves while reflecting...

First Man is a Visually Dazzling, Technically Accomplished Biopic

“First Man” is a Visually Dazzling, Technically Accomplished Biopic

By Josh Petersen October 13, 2018

  In a time where the country feels more divided than ever, audiences might wax nostalgic for an era when American heroism could feel uncomplicated and bipartisan. At first glance, it seems that...

Check Your Social Media Influencers

Check Your Social Media Influencers

By Josh Petersen October 11, 2018

For many young people, social media influencers, lifestyle bloggers and YouTubers are a more important part of their media diet than traditional journalists or celebrities. It is not hard to imagine a...

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

Petersen: Police Brutality in Utah Cannot Be Ignored

By Josh Petersen October 3, 2018

A few years ago, it seemed that every week a new disturbing video of police shootings went viral on social media. While police violence has always been a problem, especially in communities of color, the...

(Graphic by Hannah Allred | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

To Binge or Not to Binge Episode 29: “Forever”

By Josh Petersen October 2, 2018

Warning: this article contains some mild spoilers for “Forever.” “Forever,” a new Amazon original series which premiered Sept. 14, has a seriously funny pedigree. The series creators, Alan Yang...

Petersen: Dont Forget to Vote

Petersen: Don’t Forget to Vote

By Josh Petersen September 25, 2018

In 2008, Barack Obama won the presidency and the Democrats won a commanding majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Millions of Americans, especially young people, first-time voters...

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If You Like Rock Music, Stop Listening to Men

By Josh Petersen September 24, 2018

  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2B9qyE5mwwRQwUwNtp8evh?si=-6pBXxCbRUqP4XbOXl2tUw If you are a fan of rock music, there has been plenty to be depressed about in the past five years. Rock...

Petersen: A Second Amendment Zone is Ridiculous. So Are Concealed Carry Laws.

Petersen: A ‘Second Amendment Zone’ is Ridiculous. So Are Concealed Carry Laws.

By Josh Petersen September 18, 2018

The latest installment of the nation's endless debate on gun control recently surfaced on the University of Utah campus. A graduate student instructing a class included a detailed weapons policy on their...

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Ignore “Insatiable”: There Are Lots of Ways to Be Fat on TV

By Josh Petersen September 13, 2018

Before the Netflix series “Insatiable” was even released to the public, the series faced an uphill battle. The show received considerable backlash based on its trailer alone, and to be fair, there...