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Chess, ABBA and the Cold War

Chess, ABBA and the Cold War

By Madge Slack September 12, 2018

Chess: a somewhat antiquated game that producers often featured in their movies when trying to create an air of sophistication. Now it is also known as a jukebox musical featuring ABBA, opening Sept. 14...

(Photo by: Justin Prather / Daily Utah Chronicle).

Macarons Made Simple

By Madge Slack September 5, 2018

Macarons get a lot of bad press, but they are actually much more baker-friendly than anticipated. I’m not going to lie to you. Macarons take two hours and a lot of focus. This is not boxed brownie batter...

Psychology of Self: Dress to Impress

Psychology of Self: Dress to Impress

By Madge Slack September 4, 2018

You probably remember your mom telling you “you are what you eat” at some point during childhood. Have you ever thought you might be what you wear as well? Fashion is self-expression, we all accept...

(Graphic by Hannah Allred | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

To Binge or Not To Binge Episode 24: “GLOW”

By Madge Slack August 28, 2018

The “Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling” are all that and more in this quirky series. A year ago GLOW released its’ first season. People loved the ridiculous drama set in the 80’s about drama in the...

Mac N' Cheese: The King of Gooey Gold

Mac N’ Cheese: The King of Gooey Gold

By Madge Slack August 28, 2018

Mac n’ cheese: it’s the cheaper alternative to delivery pizza to get you through your college years. For many, it’s a period in their life when they live solely on cheesy goodness. Whether it’s...

Shake Hands with Handshake

Shake Hands with Handshake

By Madge Slack August 21, 2018

When referring to the University of Utah’s shiny new job board, Preston Nielson, associate director of employer engagement, said,“It’s the Cadillac of job boards for students.” Although, it isn’t...

(Graphic by Hannah Allred | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

To Binge or Not To Binge Episode 22: “Sense 8”

By Madge Slack August 8, 2018

You might have heard: a goldfish now has a longer attention span than the average human. Or do they? The evidence is unclear, but I think that we can agree we live in a world that allows us to lose focus....

"Marty has Cancer" is More Dark than Comedy

“Marty has Cancer” is More Dark than Comedy

By Madge Slack August 7, 2018

If you aren’t familiar with the idea of a fringe show, it’s basically a theater version of the Sundance Film Festival. You never really know if the show you are walking into is going to be good or...

My Suicide Note: A Show Worth Talking About

My Suicide Note: A Show Worth Talking About

By Madge Slack August 7, 2018

When you walk into a comedy performance titled “My Suicide Note,” you might have some general idea of what to expect. A part of you wonders just how funny suicide can be and exactly what Collin Williams...

Visitors walk by artists' booths and at the Utah Arts Festival in Salt Lake City, Saturday, June 27, 2015.

Slack: Utah Arts Fest, a Machine of the Oppressed

By Madge Slack August 3, 2018

“There is a whole other element of language that is felt when it is heard.” These are the words of Alexandra Lindberg, a slam poet invited to present at the Utah Arts Festival. They fell in love...