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(L-R) Cailee Spaeny, Kirsten Dunst. (Courtesy of A24)

‘Civil War’ Examines the Frightening World of War Photography

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer April 10, 2024

  When A24 sent out the first poster for Alex Garland’s “Civil War” late last year, it appeared remarkably cheap and insincere. Film studios have never shied away from producing films that...

Damsel Poster (Courtesy of TUDUM by Netflix)

‘Damsel’ is Not a Typical Fairytale

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer April 10, 2024

  "Damsel" is not a fairytale, which may be shocking given the fantastical nature of the trailers that preceded the film’s release on March 8, 2024. In an unexpected turn of events, the Netflix...

Nell Tiger Free as Margaret in The First Omen. (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)

‘The First Omen’: The Renaissance of Religious Horror

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer April 9, 2024

  Since the dawn of horror, stories of religious terror have been pervasive. The epic biblical tales of demons and unholy powers wreaking havoc have inspired countless terrifying films, many of...

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The Unsustainable Damage of the Film Industry

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer April 8, 2024

  In the modern world, the effects of carbon emissions and general waste have become more and more apparent with rising temperatures and lowering air quality. Many know the major reasons and places...

Southern Magnolia on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on March 5, 2024. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U’s Campus is a Living Tree Museum

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer April 4, 2024

  The University of Utah is home to a large body of impressive research, from genomic research at the University of Utah Health to research on the link between printmaking and health in the College...

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Individual Sustainability: What You Can Do

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer April 3, 2024

  When thinking about climate change and helping the environment, one can feel incredibly overwhelmed. There are a lot of things out of our control, but there are also things we can do to help...

Utah forward Ben Carlson (1) versus the UC Irvine Anteaters at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Falls to Indiana State in NIT Semifinals

By Kyle Garrison, Sports Writer April 2, 2024

  Both teams came into this matchup hungry for a spot in the NIT finals, but the spectacular offensive performance by the Indiana State Sycamores was too much to overcome for Utah, as they fell...

Seth Andrew Bridges, Jeff Talbott, and William Connell (Courtesy of BW Productions)

‘The Lehman Trilogy’ is a Must See for Storytelling and Talent

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer April 1, 2024

  The Einer Nielson Field House’s newly completed theater, the Meldrum Theater, opened its doors for the first time last Saturday for the Pioneer Theatre Company’s Utah debut of “The Lehman...

(Photo courtesy of John Johnson/HBO)

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ is Ending with a Bang

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer April 1, 2024

  Season 12 of  "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the decade-spanning sitcom from the genius behind "Seinfeld," is currently airing on Max, and Larry David claims that this will be the last season, for...

(Outro promo via School of Dance website www.dance.utah.edu)

An Outro from the Modern Dance Seniors

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer March 31, 2024

  We have reached the final stretch of the school year, and for seniors it’s the last weeks of college until the next adventure begins.  A Colorful Farewell The University of Utah School of...