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The Salt Lake Film Society Kicks Off Their Second Annual Summer Showdown

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor June 14, 2023

  On East Broadway tucked between the Ken Garff Automotive Group Corporate Office and The Copper Onion sits a small, independent theater dedicated to showing the films most franchise theaters won’t:...

An improvised hug between Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin in "Succession" (Courtesy of Max)

‘Succession’ Series Finale: And The Winner is…

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer June 13, 2023

  Major "Succession" spoilers ahead. “Succession” is a critically-acclaimed drama created by Jesse Armstrong that premiered in 2018 on HBO. The series follows the Roy family as it poses...

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Scholarships & Support Systems: A Closer Look at the U’s Outreach to Indigenous Students

By Marisa Angulo, Investigative Writer June 12, 2023

  According to the Postsecondary National Policy Institute, only 15.4% of American Indian or Alaska Native residents aged 25 or over had earned a bachelor’s degree in 2021, compared to the national...

76th Tony Awards poster

The 2023 Tony Awards Are About More Than Broadway

By Josi Hinds, News Editor June 12, 2023

  An opening shot of a blank script book began this year's opening number for the Tony Awards, reflecting the challenging but colorful show itself. This year’s show ran unscripted due to the...

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Alexander: Say Goodbye to DEI

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor June 12, 2023

  On May 15, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state’s public colleges and universities. Then on May 30, the Texas State Legislature...

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‘Bama Rush’: It’s Almost about Bama Rush

By Edie Raines, Copy Editor June 12, 2023

  Documentarian Rachel Fleit’s latest film, “Bama Rush,” explores the history and impact of Greek life on young American women. A Film of Many Faces Bama Rush is a term used to refer to...

Foo Fighters "But Here We Are" Album Cover (Courtesy of RCA)

Foo Fighters “But Here We Are”: Healing After Taylor Hawkins

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer June 11, 2023

  I have never been a Foo Fighters fan, but like most, I was sad when I heard their drummer, Taylor Hawkins, had passed away at 50 years old in 2022. As little as I knew about the band, I always...

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‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’: The Best a Comic Book Movie Can Be

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor June 10, 2023

  “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is my favorite Spider-Man movie. This was a fact I had a hard time swallowing when the film was initially released in the winter of 2018. I have been a...

Take Pride merchandise display at Target in New York City, New York.

Champine: Target Must Take a Stand for the LGBTQ+ Community

By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor June 10, 2023

  On May 27, 2023, Target stores across Utah faced bomb threats due to items in their PRIDE collection. In a statement, Target stated that, “Our focus now is moving forward with our continuing...

Protestors holding up signs during the March For Our Lives protest at the Utah state capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

Champine: Stopping Hoax School Shooting Threats Won’t Save Students

By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor June 9, 2023

  On Valentine’s Day this year, Murray High School, which I went to, was under threat from a potential school shooting. It turned out to be just a scare, a fight that may have involved firearms....