Even in today's world, the word "communism" makes people nervous; this is especially true for those of our parents' generations and especially our grandparents'. The nervousness they show is a side effect...

Wouldn't it be nice if professors had to take finals too, so they were reminded of the work it requires? For some professors at the U, this is almost a reality. Throughout the semester, College of Music...

The practice of banning books has a long history and continues to exist despite the efforts of many to eliminate it. Just last year multiple books were challenged for various reasons by people trying to...

Comic Cons have fascinated me since Salt Lake City hosted its first two years ago. I was initially skeptical about the whole concept of such an event, but was fascinated nonetheless. My interest was piqued...

Art, from the iambic pentameter of Shakespeare, to country music, to modern art, has a powerful ability to stimulate thought. Art can serve as a call to action or permission to contemplate. Art allows...

Backed into a secluded cul-de-sac surrounded by Citifront Apartments, Mestizo Coffeehouse (off 600 W. and North Temple) is not an easy find. Despite its charming Christmas light-framed façade, it can...

As students are already overburdened with homework, classes and life in general, the very idea of voluntarily sacrificing an entire Saturday is nothing short of ridiculous. Given this, it is not so surprising...

What's not to love about local artists, Pie pizza, mouthwatering mini Art City donuts and free henna tattoos? The U's 2015 Redfest had all of that and more. There were only a few clusters of people wandering...

Usually when you hear the phrase "Natural History Museum" you think dry, old and dead. This is understandable, given that these museums typically house some of the driest, oldest and, well, most dead artifacts....

The Hubble Telescope has provided us with high-definition photos since it was launched in 1990. Today anyone with a computer and wifi can access those pictures with ease. However, there is something special...