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‘Mortal Kombat 1’: A Bloody Good Time

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer October 2, 2023

  “Mortal Kombat” is my fighting game franchise of choice. I remember being 10 years old and playing “Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe” at my aunt's house for hours and hours. I didn’t know...

The Roy W. & Elizabeth E. Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Sept. 4, 2023. (Photo by Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Acting in Accents: What’s Behind a Character’s Voice

By Josi Hinds, News Editor October 2, 2023

  “Dialect coaches give great interview[s],” author David Finkle wrote in a 2019 column for Backstage. “And all the while they're gabbing, they'll slip into accents from more countries and...

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U Theatre’s “The Lightning Thief”: A Light and Airy Production of A Gen Z Classic

By Arlo Marler September 30, 2023

  Did you ever pour over the “Percy Jackson” series in elementary and middle school, devouring each new book as they came out? Did you hold a particular affinity for Greek mythology or feel like...

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Visit More Libraries and Read More Books

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer September 30, 2023

  It has been years since I've been inside a library, aside from the Marriott Library on campus. Many people still regularly utilize the features available at libraries. I have a buddy who checks...

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‘Sex Education’ Returns With A Final, Heartfelt Season

By Grier Abercrombie, Arts Writer September 29, 2023

  The long-awaited final season of “Sex Education” is finally here. The show has returned with its usual blend of cringey scenes and heartfelt moments. This season has its work cut out in tying...

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Get Spooked with this Utah Haunted House Guide

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor September 28, 2023

  With Autumn in full swing, folks are looking for any way to celebrate the spooky season. For those who enjoy a good scare, there’s nothing better than visiting haunted houses. Good thing, this,...

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PTC’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’: It’s not Spooky Season Without a Little Murder

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer September 28, 2023

  Did somebody say murder?! Pioneer Theatre Company’s latest offering is the classic mystery whodunit, “Murder on the Orient Express.” Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s...

Allen Lodge is accessible via a bridge over Emigration Creek on September 13th, 2023. (Photo by Andre Montoya | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Allen Park ‘Hobbitville’: A Peaceful And Historic Respite

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer September 28, 2023

  Seminal Salt Lake City residents come and go with time but their contributions continue to live on in the city. Avid bird enthusiast and surgeon, Dr. George A. Allen was one such resident having...

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‘Stop Making Sense’ is Back at The Broadway to Rock Your Soul

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor September 25, 2023

  No matter what kind of “music fan” you are, there’s a high likelihood that you’ve come across Talking Heads at some point in your lifetime. Perhaps it was hearing “This Must Be...

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Video Games For On The Go

By Grier Abercrombie, Arts Writer September 24, 2023

  Imagine you’re riding the bus on your way home from a long day of classes. Nothing sounds better than shutting off your brain and pretending homework doesn't exist. What better way to pass...