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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,...

Pioneer Theatre Company on Friday, March 6, 2020. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Misinformation, Truth and Facts in Theater

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

  In an era full of misinformation and “fake news,” these themes are bound to seep into the arts. Plays, movies, tv shows, music and other artistic mediums have a unique role in society as...

Constant Dullaart at the Crypto Design Awards in 2016 (Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

‘New Perspectives’ on Art’s Role in Stopping Disinformation

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor April 12, 2020

  Art is not just a form of entertainment or a way to escape, it is a weapon that can shape our opinions on politics, cultures and society itself. The media we view informs our perspective and,...

"Utah Women Working for Better Days" highlights the histories of local women. (Courtesy Utah Museum of Fine Arts)

UMFA Exhibition Highlights Stories of Female Activists During Milestone Anniversaries

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor April 12, 2020

  This article was originally published in print on March 30. For more up-to-date information on how to view this exhibition, visit umfa.utah.edu.   Utah may not be the first state...

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

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer April 10, 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...

Celebrating 50 years of “Elton John” (Cartoon by Isabelle Schlegel | Daily Utah Chronicle)

50 Years of ‘Elton John:’ The Weird, Wonderful and Songs In Between

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor April 10, 2020

  Happy birthday to Elton John’s smash hit album, “Elton John,” released 50 years ago on April 10, 1970. There are few artists who have achieved the cross-generational appeal and success...

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5 Seconds of Summer’s ‘CALM’ Gives a Splash of Life

By Paige Lee, Arts Writer April 10, 2020

  In the midst of a global pandemic, 5 Seconds of Summer released an album titled “CALM.” “CALM” contains 12 songs, two of which were already very popular stand-alones long before the full...

At the U, dance majors have had to adapt to online learning. (Courtesy Dissolve)

Dance Majors’ New Virtual Reality

By Gabrielle Klinge, Arts Writer April 9, 2020

  As the magnolia trees blossom and the birds chirp their friendly greetings, the world seems to be coming back to life. A cool breeze containing the hopeful tint of summer passes through campus....

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Pop-Cultured: Josh Ovalle’s Uniquely Intimate Comedy

By Parker Dunn, Online Managing Editor April 9, 2020

  Don’t get me wrong — I love streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Disney Plus. Having mass amounts of movies and TV shows available at my fingertips is nothing to complain about. However,...

From "Black Mirror" to "30 Rock," arts writer Hannah Keating recommends TV and movies for living in the apocalypse. (Courtesy Pixabay)

End-Times Entertainment For Quarantine Consumption

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor April 6, 2020

  Self-isolation has allowed me time to occupy my favorite spot on the couch and catch up with shows I have been meaning to indulge in. The downside is that I’ve had to face the list of shows...