By Kate Button
October 3, 2019
Going to a concert on a Tuesday night might not seem like a typical choice — especially for college students in the middle of midterms — but this did not stop The Band CAMINO from taking to the stage of the Complex on Oct. 1 in front of a sold-out crowd. Self-described as “your mom’s favorite band,” The Band CAMINO lit up the stage with their alternative indie music, high-energy pop anthems and even a few emotionally vulnerable slow jams. Throughout the night, the crowd danced, sang and jumped in unison as The Band CAMINO played every song off of their latest ep, “tryhard,” along with a few throwback hits. The night at the Complex kicked off even before the first opener, Valley, took to the stage. The swarm of concert-goers packed into the venue, and everyone was already so excited for the show that the house music received incredible attention. Notably, every single individual in the crowd appeared to be singing and dancing along as “Stacy’s Mom” was piped...
By Hannah Keating
October 3, 2019
In the last few years, fitness studios have exploded with new types of workouts. Exercises all across the board have risen in popularity — pole dancing, drumming workouts like PoundFit, dance-based barre classes or Zumba sessions and even extreme temperature workouts like hot yoga or Brrrn. Trainers are expanding on styles of workouts and combining various techniques for new ways to exercise. Yoga styles especially have evolved to include pilates, aerial techniques, trampolines and paddleboards. But what about goats? Goat Yoga, often referred to by the portmanteau Goga, takes a normal yoga practice — usually hatha — and adds baby goats that participate in certain positions by jumping on backs during planks or getting up close and personal in downward dog. Goga founder Lainey Morse’s company described the goats in yoga by saying, “They might jump on your back, stare into your soul, burp in your ear or give goat hugs — trust me, it’s a thing. Most often they'll...
By Abigail Raasch
October 3, 2019
The University of Utah's modern dance program has limited slots for graduate students who are looking to work hard to hopefully become professionals, gain more experience and be challenged in their art. Alexandra Barbier is currently in her third and final year in the modern graduate program and in the process of completing her thesis. As with other theses programs, the culmination of all of Barbier's hard work comes to fruition in a final dance performance. This large project is also accompanied by the reality of seeking employment for when school ends. Barbier said, “It is the time when universities are beginning to post job openings.” Barbier's process of working on her thesis, developing teaching methods and participating in her Making Queer Performance Art class all contribute to one thing: the heart of an inner rebel. Since moving to Salt Lake City for school, Barbier has become well known, especially in the dance community, and recently performed at Fringe...
By Palak Jayswal
October 2, 2019
On the last Sunday of September, under the drizzling rain, a sense of tranquility encapsulated the Chase Mill in Liberty Park’s Tracy Aviary. While the weather contributed to the mood, the man honored by this gathering set the tone. The Gandhi Alliance for Peace is celebrating the 150th birthday of a historic leader, civil rights advocate and champion of peace. The first of two events to honor Mahatma Gandhi were calm and something the man himself would have approved of. After a welcome from the President of the Alliance, Deb Sawyer, a series of moving performances and speeches were given in honor of Gandhi. Serhat Kariparduc recited an Islamic call to prayer. Suba Praveen’s Classical Children’s Group sang several bhajans (traditional songs) for Gandhi, including a Hindi version of the Civil Rights anthem “We Shall Overcome.” Vaughn Lovejoy, who has been in charge of planting the trees every year for the commemoratory birthday function, spoke briefly before introducing Divya...
By Alison Myers
October 2, 2019
After an early exposure to theatre, and without the draw of the limelight, Michael Cavanaugh, an alum of the University of Utah, found that he had a sense for the backstage life and directing. As he was growing up, both of Cavanaugh's parents taught high school theatre, and this early introduction sparked his interest in the profession. When he came to the U in 2001, he intended to graduate with a degree in the theatre teaching program to instruct university students. As Cavanaugh discovered that the focus would be geared towards teaching kindergarten through 12th grade, he began to look for schools to transfer to that would better suit his interests. Of course, during this liminal stage, destiny decided to tap him on the shoulder. Or, more accurately, the arts administrative assistant, Faye Baron, stepped in. Her encouragement to entertain the idea of going into stage management was enough. “I took to [stage management] like a fish takes to water,” Cavanaugh said. At...