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‘Boys State’ Embraces Modern Politics and Creates Bridges to Bipartisanship

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor October 19, 2020

  In George Washington’s Farewell Address in 1796, he warned about the dangers of the existence of political parties. Washington said, “[Political] parties are likely to become potent engines...

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‘Enola Holmes’ Defies Tradition and Brings Feminism to Detective Narrative

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor October 13, 2020

  “Enola Holmes” tells the story of Sherlock Holmes’ sister — a young girl who has just turned 16 and is perplexed by the sudden disappearance of her mother.  Throughout her life, Enola...

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Artist of the Week: Allison James

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor September 22, 2020

  For Allison James, music has always been a constant in her life. James, a senior at the University of Utah, was first interested in singing and playing the piano as a child, and now she is an...

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Utah Revisits Pride Traditions with First Road Rally

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor September 13, 2020

  On Oct. 11, 2020, the Utah Pride Center plans to host the first annual Utah Pride Road Rally.  In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of pride celebrations that usually take place...

The Berlinale Bear in the Sony Center at Potsdamer Platz (Courtesy Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin Press Office)

The Berlin Film Festival Announces Gender Neutral Awards for 2021

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor September 6, 2020

  On Aug. 24, the Berlin Film Festival announced that the festival will be updating its performance awards to be gender-neutral in 2021. The Berlinale plans to utilize a hybrid model for next year’s...

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The Happy Fits Balance Introspection and Optimism on ‘What Could Be Better’

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor September 2, 2020

  On Aug. 28, The Happy Fits released “What Could Be Better,” a successful and impressive collection of ten tracks that showcase their effervescent, lively music that blend classic instruments...

Beck and NASA collaborate to create an immersive visual album for Hyperspace (Courtesy Indigo Show)

Beck and NASA Bring ‘Hyperspace’ to Life with an Audiovisual Experience

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor August 23, 2020

  On Aug. 12, Beck released a new version of his 2019 album, “Hyperspace.” This new release features a visual component created in collaboration with NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory....

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To Binge or Not To Binge Episode 79: ‘Money Heist’

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor August 13, 2020

  “Money Heist,” or as the series is originally called in Spanish, “La Casa de Papel,” follows eight career criminals as they infiltrate and raid the Royal Mint of Spain. The series is...

A Guide to the SLC Arts Scene

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor August 11, 2020

  For students returning to the University of Utah campus or for individuals setting foot in Salt Lake City for the first time, it’s important to find places that make the city feel like home....

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Shopping Sustainably with the ‘Good on You’ App

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor August 8, 2020

While this fall semester may feel different from most, I always associate the months of August and September with the back to school season. This time marked by returning to classes always feels like...