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Welcome to the U: Advice From the Arts Desk

  The thought of starting college can be scary, as life suddenly changes and you’re thrown into a new world. As you begin your college career at the University of Utah, the writers from the Arts...

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The music of Laurel Canyon: Then and now

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor May 2, 2020

  In the late 1960s and early '70s, a collection of musicians from around the U.S. flocked to the woodsy Laurel Canyon — a neighborhood that has become one of rock 'n' roll’s most mythologized...

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The streaming era is wonderful for listeners, but not for artists

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer April 27, 2020

  There’s no debating the fact that digital streaming is the primary medium the music industry operates through nowadays. Sure, vinyl and CDs are still very much alive. In fact, vinyl is increasing...

Artist Craig Secrest tattoos his customer Connor at Heart of Gold Tattoo shop in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Pop-Cultured: Tattoos are an avenue for self-healing

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer April 24, 2020

  Before I discuss my perspective on tattoos as a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I feel it’s crucial to acknowledge why we even have these art forms to begin...

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The Arts and Coronavirus

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor April 16, 2020

  The lights of Broadway have dimmed. Artists across the industry announce tour cancelations through Instagram videos. Releases are postponed. Museums and galleries — once celebrated centers...

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Pop-Cultured: Give the Locals Some Love

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

  As much as I love tracking artists with large followings and seeing them continue to reach new levels of fame, I think it’s also essential to support local artists. Especially here in Utah,...

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Pop-Cultured: The ‘GBF’ Representation in Cinema is Problematic

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer April 11, 2020

  I would hope as a civilization we are past the days of automatically applauding the cinematic representation of sexual minorities simply for its mere existence. Don’t get me wrong — the novelty...

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Ogden’s Kambere Family Surprised with Makeover Dream Home

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor March 17, 2020

  There’s a reason that "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is airing its 10th season on a new network after its cancellation. You can’t help but fall in love with the stories it shines a light...

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‘Guerrilla Girls’ Dare UMOCA Visitors to be Outraged

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer March 7, 2020

  One artist — or rather, one group of around 60 artists — currently dominate the entire first-floor gallery of the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. They are the “Guerrilla Girls.” Fueled...

Returning the Favor Brings Much-Needed Attention to Little Miracles

‘Returning the Favor’ Brings Much-Needed Attention to Little Miracles

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor March 3, 2020

  A new series exclusive to Facebook Watch is bringing camera crews and media attention to individuals across the globe making a difference. “Returning the Favor” revolves around people who...