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Reimagining Holidays the Old Way

By Alison Myers, Arts Writer November 21, 2019

  Now that it’s November, we can officially wish each other Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, depending on your take. As we all know, Christmas celebrates the historical birth of Jesus of Nazareth...

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October Arts Desk Favorites

Palak Jayswal While summer is my seasonal time to read without the nagging feeling that I could be doing 30 other important tasks, fall and winter are my binge-watching seasons. It's far too easy to...

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Pop-Cultured: A Dark Obsession

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer November 9, 2019

In the darkness of the morning, I roll over and begin scrolling through my phone. As I get ready, the latest Billie Eilish album runs on repeat. I sing along to “Bad Guy” and walk to Trax listening...

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Pop-Cultured: Kylie Jenner’s ‘Rise and Shine’ — Trademark or Bust?

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor November 7, 2019

Unless you have removed yourself from the social internet or exist only in a secluded corner of the digital world, you’ve probably seen some version of the viral video where Kylie Jenner wakes up her...

Guests to Witchfest can meet and greet with the Gardner Village witches, including Lucinda the Witch, pictured here. (Courtesy of Gardner Village)

Exploring Historic Gardner Village at the 19th Annual Witchfest

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer November 1, 2019

The recipe for a perfect Halloween calls for fried green tomatoes, a dash of alpaca kisses, a hundred spools of colorful yarn and an ounce or two of laughter to taste. The witches of the historic Gardner...

Cartoon of Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson | via Isabelle Schlegel

Pop-Cultured: ‘The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star’

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor October 29, 2019

After keeping fans eagerly waiting in anticipation for nearly a year, Shane Dawson has released his new, nine part web series, “The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star.” This is the follow up to Dawson...

University of Utah students can now find improved access to dance, music, theatre and other arts events across the state. (Courtesy Utah Arts Alliance)

September Arts Desk Favorites

  Palak Jayswal September quickly turned into a month of nostalgia for me. It’s always interesting to be able to turn back to old art — whether it’s music, tv or a good book — and relive...

The Ladies Literary Clubhouse in Salt Lake City (Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

A Landmark of Utah Women’s History is Competing for Grant Money

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor October 23, 2019

From the outside, the Clubhouse on South Temple looks unassuming — an old prairie-style building with few distinguishing features, save one Historic Register plaque boasting its significance. Though...

Salt Lake City. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Salt Lake’s Flourishing Culture

By Weston Wood, Arts Writer October 23, 2019

  Salt Lake City is a bustling town nestled at the feet of the Wasatch Mountains, one that is influenced by migrant cultures. It's not the small town it used to be. Boasting around 200,000 people,...

The ZooWho App, released on Sept. 16, is for those who want to have more personal relationships. (Courtesy ZooWho Inc.)

Who’s Who in the Zoo? – The ZooWho App Could Revolutionize Small Talk

By Ray H., Arts Writer October 23, 2019

Social media has created an era of constant connection — we can always see who’s been up to what, or share our thoughts, beliefs and memes with hundreds of people. You can find those acquaintances...