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Phoebe Bridgers released her second solo album on June 18, 2020. (Courtesy of Dead Oceans Records)

Phoebe Bridgers Delivers a Depressingly Beautiful Album With ‘Punisher’

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor June 22, 2020

  On June 18, 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released her sophomore album, “Punisher,” a day earlier than scheduled. In a tweet, Bridgers said, “I’m not pushing the record until things go back to...

The National Parks release new album “Wildflower” (Courtesy Bari Lieberman)

The National Parks Shine on ‘Wildflower’

By Paige Lee, Arts Writer June 20, 2020

  As new music is continually released this summer, one notable album at the moment is “Wildflower” by The National Parks. The National Parks are a Provo-based band that have been making music...

Salt Lake Film Society continues to stream films online during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy Pixabay)

Streaming Salt Lake Film Society at Home

By Gabrielle Klinge, Arts Writer June 19, 2020

  The Salt Lake Film Society has had to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic like every other business in the nation. Since many films are already accessible online, the temporary transition did not...

(Celebrating Pride month | Courtesy Pexels)

Celebrating Pride Month With Film

By Paige Lee, Arts Writer June 14, 2020

  Pride month is a time to celebrate and increase visibility of the LGBTQ community. Members of the LGBTQ community have long faced terrible amounts of hate, discrimination and exclusion. Because...

Pete Davidson in "The King of Staten Island." (Photo by Mary Cybulski | Universal PIctures)

‘The King of Staten Island’ Doesn’t Have It Figured Out

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor June 14, 2020

  This article contains mild spoilers for “The King of Staten Island.” The new film “The King of Staten Island” tells the story of Scott Carlin, a twenty-four year old stoner freeloading...

Members of the music industry support the BLM protests that have followed George Floyd's death. (Photo by Magda Ehlers | Courtesy Pexels)

The Music Industry Reacts to Racial Injustice

By Gabrielle Klinge, Arts Writer June 11, 2020

  Members of the music industry speak out against racial injustice in order to spark change in our society. Well-known artists such as Beyonce, The Weeknd and Travis Scott have posted moving statements...

Kevin Moore keeps a trained eye on the police as a cop-watcher to film acts of police brutality (Courtesy Tribeca Film Festival)

‘Copwatch’ Shows the Importance of Filming Police Brutality

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor June 8, 2020

  In 1991, Rodney King was brutally beaten by LAPD officers during his arrest. Upon hearing King’s yells, George Holliday grabbed his video camera and filmed what the police were doing to King....

DIY projects are a great way to fill up your extra time during the summer season. (Courtesy Pexels)

DIY Projects Perfect for the Summer

By Gabrielle Klinge, Arts Writer June 7, 2020

  Summer is an exciting time for everyone as the warm weather draws us out of the house and into the welcoming sunshine. Sometimes this season is so thrilling that we don’t even know what to...

COIN performs at The Depot on Feb. 20, 2019. (Photo by Kate Button | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Escaping Into COIN’s ‘Dreamland’

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor June 4, 2020

  Earlier this year, on Feb. 21, COIN, an indie-rock band from Nashville, released their third album, “Dreamland.” Known for their upbeat and brightly optimistic anthems, this third album successfully...

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Pop-Cultured: Why Romance Films Need to Change

By Paige Lee, Arts Writer June 3, 2020

  Romance is a popular subject in the world of media. It is a go-to movie genre for a rainy day, an exciting book genre for the lonely and an all-around jack-of-all-trades in terms of entertainment...