Banned Books Week — Let’s Keep Our Shelves Controversial
By Christopher Payne
September 23, 2019
Welcome to Banned Books Week across the country — a celebration and observation of literary censorship. From Sept. 22 through Sept. 28, people all over our nation are speaking out against censorship and drawing attention to the ongoing controversy of banning books. The Marriott Library...
Jayswal’s Favorite Reads of Summer ’19
By Palak Jayswal
September 19, 2019
While some New Year’s resolutions bite the dust before the first month of the year ends, a few of mine have managed to stay steadfast as 2019 winds into its last stretch. Among various mental and physical health resolutions, there were a few creative ones I wanted to tackle. One resolutio...
Salt Lake’s ‘Love Letters’ to the Aesthetics of Print and Typography
By Abigail Bowé
September 3, 2019
If an art exhibit dedicated to fonts and letters sounds a little odd, rest assured that it is, but in the most whimsical way imaginable. "Love Letters," a temporary museum being held at the Gateway, invites audiences to immerse themselves into the form, function and nostalgia of the alphabet....
LGBTQ Activist’s Memoir ‘Mama’s Boy’ is Unique, but Inconsistent
By Palak Jayswal
June 11, 2019
To preface this review, I have to tell you that memoirs are a leap from my regular reading tastes. As someone who is consistently bored by nonfiction and a serial enthusiast of all things fiction, this book was already in need of something that could catch my eye. Nonetheless, I approached ...
R. B. Scott Shares the Culture of Salt Lake City in His Novel ‘The Mending’
By Hannah Keating
April 25, 2019
Author R.B. Scott recently held a book release for his new novel “The Mending” at the King’s English Bookstore here in Salt Lake. Through the closely winding stairs and packed shelves of the iconic shop, Scott sat signing copies for close friends, many of whom attended the events at ...
Instagram Poetry: You Might As Well Accept It
By Alison Myers
April 17, 2019
Judgment call — minimalist and profound, or formulaic and maudlin? If you’ve run into Rupi Kaur’s “Milk and Honey” or have ever opened Instagram, you’ve probably explored at least some Instagram poetry. This popular style of writing has become a sort of antihero in the literary...
An Inside Look at the Life of Author R. B. Scott
By Hannah Keating
April 16, 2019
The Life of R. B. Scott Author Ronald B. Scott is a Salt Lake native. Raised in the valley as the oldest of eight, he found himself able to explore the city in different ways. Wandering home from school and piano lessons, what Scott refers to as, “the bright side of being unsupervised,...
Black History: Writers Who Paved the Path
By Palak Jayswal
February 5, 2019
In February, we celebrate African-American History Month. Some of the world’s richest and most renowned texts come from eloquent and talented black writers. Through their words, these authors and poets are able to give a voice to black people as they share their experiences with the rest...
Most Anticipated Books of 2019
By Palak Jayswal
January 15, 2019
The best way to usher in a new year is to look forward to exciting new books, movies and music. Whether they are continuing old traditions or establishing new trends, 2019's slate of new releases promises to tell a variety of stories in all types of genres. Here’s just a few to keep I’ll be ke...
The Holy War For People Who Don’t Like Football
By Marshall Falkner
November 24, 2018
Here on campus, one of our biggest events of the year is known as the Holy War, a massive football game that has the University of Utah go up against Brigham Young University. The Holy War has been a university tradition since 1896. The rivalry we have with BYU is a long-standing one. The eve...
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Nightmare on 13th: 29 Years of Fear
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