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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Arts

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...

The Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. Peter Creveling, Daily Utah Chronicle

Student Volunteers Get a Behind-the-Scenes Sundance Experience

By Casey Koldewyn January 28, 2016

Lights, camera, action! The 2016 Sundance Film festival has come to town, along with all of the excitement and drama that accompanies it. Many people from Utah and beyond pay the big bucks for the opportunity...

The Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. Peter Creveling, Daily Utah Chronicle

How Even Starving Students Can Experience the Joys of Sundance

January 28, 2016

Here’s the thing — not everyone can afford to have the full Sundance celebrity experience, least of all students. But just because you’re up to your neck in student loans doesn’t mean you can’t...

What I Thought I Saw Exhibit Looks to Crush Stereotypes and Expectations

“What I Thought I Saw” Exhibit Looks to Crush Stereotypes and Expectations

January 27, 2016

Written by Megan Hulse This week through Friday, Jan. 29, the Honors College is hosting a photography exhibit titled “What I Thought I Saw” in the lobby of the Donna Garff Marriott Honors Center....

Baskets Lacks Diversity But Gives Viewers a Darkly Comedic Look at Clowning

“Baskets” Lacks Diversity But Gives Viewers a Darkly Comedic Look at Clowning

January 26, 2016

The new alternative comedy series "Baskets" brings fewer laughs than expected, but a protagonist hell-bent on achieving his dreams makes this show an interesting watch. Styled after alternative comedies,...

Little Gangster a Hilarious and Innovative Lesson Against Bullying

“Little Gangster” a Hilarious and Innovative Lesson Against Bullying

January 26, 2016

“Little Gangster” is a foreign language children’s film that captivated a theater full of high school students and made them laugh — a lot. It’s easy to see why. Based on a little-known children’s...