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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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What I Thought I Saw Gallery Discourages Snap Judgments

“What I Thought I Saw” Gallery Discourages Snap Judgments

February 1, 2016

Despite the ubiquitous phrase "don't judge a book by its cover," everyone judges things based on appearance. Peta Owens-Liston and Amy Albo, the creators of the photography gallery "What I Thought I Saw"...

The Leopard Gecko at Geckos Live! at the Natural History Museum of Utah at the U in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 30th, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

“Geckos Live!” Reveals Art in Nature

February 1, 2016

At first glance, it’s almost unbelievable that geckos are real, let alone a natural product of evolution. In spite of their bulging eyes, sticky toes and detachable tail and skins, there’s something...

Rock the U Offers a Fresh Night of Fun for a Good Cause

Rock the U Offers a Fresh Night of Fun for a Good Cause

February 1, 2016

On Friday night, ASUU celebrated the 10th birthday of student philanthropy “Rock the U” at the Rice Eccles Towers. Students danced the night away to raise money for cancer research. According to the...

Pop Culture Round-Up: Kanye West Makes “Waves,” Trump Refuses to Participate in Debate

January 31, 2016

Kanye West released new songs, with an album coming out soon. There's not much to say about "Waves," primarily because the main thing Kanye made headlines for this week was starting some major beef with...

“How to Let Go of the World” Educates Viewers on Climate Change Without Losing Hopeful Tone

January 31, 2016

Look out the window. What color is the sky today? Is it the beautiful blue that Utah's National Parks are famous for? Is it that dark and slightly ominous color that comes before a good storm? Or is it...

Tony-Winning Musical The Producers Brings Hilarity to Salt Lake City

Tony-Winning Musical “The Producers” Brings Hilarity to Salt Lake City

January 29, 2016

February is generally known for snow, groundhogs and overspending on roses and heart-shaped chocolates. This year, however, at least for theatre lovers here in Salt Lake City, February will also be full...

Marriott Library Hosts Open House for Artist and Activist Denise Milan

Marriott Library Hosts Open House for Artist and Activist Denise Milan

January 29, 2016

A half hour before the event Wednesday afternoon, a crowd was gathering, jittery and excited to meet world-renowned Brazilian artist and activist Denise Milan. The reception began when Milan arrived with...

The Five Board Games You Should Definitely Play as an Adult

January 29, 2016

Most of us loved playing board games as children, and for some of us, that's where we left them. Board games for adults are largely underrated. To remedy that problem, I’ve compiled a list of games that...

Dressing the Part: How to Stay Fashionable (and Warm) at Sundance

Dressing the Part: How to Stay Fashionable (and Warm) at Sundance

January 28, 2016

The Sundance Film Festival is underway with some of the best fashion it has ever seen. The cold weather allows for layers and stylish hats and brings out peoples' inner fashionistas and makes them reach...

High school students from around Salt Lake City engage in a Q&A after viewing Life, Animated during the Sundance Film Festival, Wednesday January 27, 2016 (Mike Sheehan, Daily Utah Chronicle).

“Life, Animated” Smashes Stereotypes Surrounding Autism Spectrum

January 28, 2016

It’s a common stereotype in films and television that people on the autism spectrum remain perpetually child-like, innocent and completely incapable of having any kind of autonomous life. The Sundance...