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Arts

A surreal painting inside the 2016 Student Art Exhibit at the U on Thursday, April 14, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Student Gallery Brings Together Eclectic, Beautiful Achievements Of U Arts Students

By Kylee Ehmann April 18, 2016

Amid the soft notes of a ukulele, a crowd of around 100 people attended the opening night of the annual Student Gallery, a collection of works by artists in the College of Arts. Located in the Gittins...

A row of printing presses inside the U Book Arts Studio on Friday, April 15, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Book Arts Workshop Brings The Art Of Hand-Making Paper Back To The 21st Century

April 18, 2016

Where does paper come from? For most people, the answer is likely a store like FedEx. But while mass-produced paper dominates our world, the process of making paper by hand still exists within small niche...

Humanities In Focus Course To Screen Student-Made Documentaries On Social Justice

April 15, 2016

From volunteering to teaching projects, the U's Honors College engages with the broader Salt Lake City community. One of the most unique ways they do this is through an Honors course called Humanities...

Can We Please Stop With All The Movie Sequels and Reboots?

Can We Please Stop With All The Movie Sequels and Reboots?

April 15, 2016

There's no doubt that the modern movie industry is currently paradise for spin-off series and sequels. With a new superhero movie or a spin-off of an old favorite coming out each month, it’s clear the...

Three Hikes Around The Salt Lake Valley To Ease Back Into Warm Weather

Three Hikes Around The Salt Lake Valley To Ease Back Into Warm Weather

April 15, 2016

As springtime weather finally begins to appear in Utah, many people are looking to explore the fun hikes our beautiful state has to offer. Fortunately for those attending the U, there are a variety of...

Cutting Board Chronicles - Orzo Pasta Salad

Cutting Board Chronicles – Orzo Pasta Salad

April 15, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Y0F-SIsUk&feature=youtu.be Instructions: 2 Roma Tomatoes 1 Cucumber 1 Cup Feta Cheese 1 Purple Onion 1 Cup Orzo Pasta 5 Mint Leaves 1/3 cup Fresh Chopped Cilantro 1/4...

Weekly Arts Calendar: April 14—April 20

Weekly Arts Calendar: April 14—April 20

April 14, 2016

HIP Talks Finals HIP Talks is a speech contest sponsored by the Hinckley Institute here at the U. Students are encouraged to deliver two-minute talks on any topic, from humor to a compelling speech....

Erica Reyes discusses her experiences in the EAE program at the U on Thursday, March 31, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

EAE Student Erica Larson Aims To Create Games People Really Want To Play

April 14, 2016

Written by Kylee Ehmann and Casey Koldewyn At best, the phrase “educational videogames” comes across as cheesy and silly. At worst, it comes across as a boring ploy by teachers to get students to...

Students Can End Semester With Austrian Opera Die Fledermaus

Students Can End Semester With Austrian Opera “Die Fledermaus”

April 14, 2016

What better way to close out the school year than a lighthearted operetta about love and sexual affairs? On April 22 and 23, the School of Music is presenting a full-scale production of Johann Strauss’...

Department of Ballets Seniors Celebrate Four Years Of Work With Showcase Performance

Department of Ballet’s Seniors Celebrate Four Years Of Work With Showcase Performance

April 14, 2016

For the graduating seniors in the U’s Department of Ballet, the past four years have been full of a lot of things. Hundreds of nights have been spent massaging sore muscles. Thousands of pairs of pointe...