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The Mist’ is average

By By Sam Potter • November 30, 2007

Of all the authors whose books have been transformed for the silver screen, Stephen King has to be one of the most tapped resources. From "Carrie" to this year's fantastic sleeper "1408," King has supplied us with numerous stories of the extreme ends of the human condition and has given movie-goers some respite from "gore-no" slashers, such as "Hostel" or the dreadfully stupid and interminable "Saw" franchise.

Bob Dylan is all there

By By C. Glen Bellamy and • November 30, 2007

You don't know anything about Bob Dylan. That means you, kid -- yeah you, the one in the back. The one who spent all your isolated, disaffected high school years singing his folk songs and copying his style, the one who spent an unseemly sum for a vintage first-edition vinyl copy of Blood on the Tracks.

Red Rocks working on routines, staying healthy

By By Jon Gilbert • November 30, 2007

As fall turns to winter, the U gymnastics team turns from fundamentals to routines. Although the start of the season is more than a month away, the team's floor routines are beginning to take shape. "I feel better this year at this point than I did last year," Utah head coach Greg Marsden said.

From Theory to Movement

By By Cressa Perloff • November 30, 2007

This weekend, seven of the U modern dance department's third-year graduate students will reveal the results of years of research and training. There's no pressure on these graduate students in their final year at the U -- they're about to showcase the culmination of their graduate careers.

Five events better than prime time

By By Danny Letz • November 30, 2007

Bask in the holiday spirit amid Temple Square's famous Christmas lights while enjoying performances from high school and college choirs, community choral groups, and other musical ensembles throughout the coming week. Concerts are free and open to all ages, so even one "bah humbug" excuse is bound to land you on the naughty list.

Performing prematurely — with an audience

November 30, 2007

Keeping oneself together as the oppression of finals week draws closer can prove quite a struggle, but try facing that task a week in advance. Better yet, try inviting your peers and the public to watch you take your finals. Students in the theater department's actor training program do just that every semester in their pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts degree.

The Word: Chronicle’s guide to the SLC music scene

By By Makena Walsh • November 30, 2007

My first acquaintance with Loom was on a Halloween evening spent at a bar undeserving of mention in this column. Despite my regrettably inadequate surroundings, the post-punk/hardcore group's engaging auditory assault proved an adequate escape from my dismal physical location.

The lion roars no more

By By Trevor Hale • November 30, 2007

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but indie pop forefather Pedro the Lion is no more. This isn't a new development as it's been about a year since it happened, but still, it's hard to keep up with things like this. Fear not though, Lion fans, good news is right on the heels of this somewhat late, but crucial announcement.

Red Herring: Neo-Nazis and John Mayer support Ron Paul

By By Orion Archibald • November 30, 2007

When a zealous fan captured musician John Mayer on video drunkenly endorsing Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ron Paul and posted the video on YouTube, the response was tremendous. Paul, who has recently cleared the margin of error in national polling, has a strong online following.

Campus Development: Shuttle service expanding

By By Tayler Covington • November 30, 2007

Driving might seem like the easiest way to get to campus -- until you have to park. The U's campus master plan is presenting more public transportation options for students, faculty and staff to get to and from campus. The campus shuttle service, which is used by more than 6,000 students, would be expanded to include new routes on and off campus.