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Arts & Entertainment Events Calendar 01/09 — 01/16

Arts & Entertainment Events Calendar 01/09 — 01/16

By Casey Koldewyn January 8, 2016

Bit of a dry week at this start to the Spring 2017 semester. Maybe that’s for the best; now you can ease yourself in with school and arts events, ensuring you don’t go overboard on either! MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Power...

The Big Short: Big on Fact, Short on Humor and Disappointment

“The Big Short:” Big on Fact, Short on Humor and Disappointment

By Aaron Clark January 5, 2016

It’s funny because it’s true. This is the formula director Adam McKay has successfully used for comedy classics like “Anchorman,” “Talledega Nights” and “Step Brothers." McKay is a genius...

Make the Most of the Holidays with a Classic Dessert: Muddy Buddies

Make the Most of the Holidays with a Classic Dessert: Muddy Buddies

By Casey Koldewyn January 5, 2016

One of the best parts of the holiday season is the meals. While the conversations during those meals can get messy, the food itself rarely disappoints. And for the college student, weary from a semester...

Book Review: At the Waters Edge Combines History, Fiction, and the Loch Ness Monster

Book Review: “At the Water’s Edge” Combines History, Fiction, and the Loch Ness Monster

January 3, 2016

Shame is a powerful thing. It’s one of the sharpest weapons, one of the deadliest diseases, and it can cause people to do irrational things to save their reputation. This is the premise of Sara Gruen’s...

Pop Culture Roundup: Reflecting on 2015

Pop Culture Roundup: Reflecting on 2015

January 1, 2016

The end of the year is fast approaching, but before we move on to 2016 let’s take a second to remember all that 2015 gave us. That’s right -- this is no regular Pop Culture Roundup, this is the end-of-the-year...

Top Ten Christmas Albums

Top Ten Christmas Albums

By Justin Adams December 21, 2015

Working on a Spotify Christmas music playlist? Here are 10 essential Christmas albums from a variety of eras and genres to get you started. 10. A Family Christmas - The Piano Guys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRqjFcP_aw0 Starting...

Review: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Is Great But Doesnt Live up to the Hype

Review: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Is Great But Doesn’t Live up to the Hype

December 18, 2015

WARNING: This review contains minor spoilers. I tried to avoid "The Force Awakens" hype as much as I could, which meant the only things I knew about it came from the trailers and the special from "60...

Vanishing Breakfast Rolls: A Quick Mix to Get Your Sugar Fix During Finals Week

Vanishing Breakfast Rolls: A Quick Mix to Get Your Sugar Fix During Finals Week

December 15, 2015

As we enter into the homestretch of finals week, the Internet is flooded with tips on how to cook and eat healthy during exams. But if you’re anything like me and are currently struggling through a...

Pop Culture Round-Up: Disney Makes the Wrong Move, and the World Welcomes Saint West

Pop Culture Round-Up: Disney Makes the Wrong Move, and the World Welcomes Saint West

December 11, 2015

Here’s your Daily Utah Chronicle pop culture round-up: for everything you missed this week in pop culture because you were too busy doing things that actually matter, like homework. Disney is releasing...

The Five Weirdest, Darkest and Most Annoying Christmas Songs of All Time

The Five Weirdest, Darkest and Most Annoying Christmas Songs of All Time

December 10, 2015

Most wonderful time of the year? It can be, but there’s one thing that often brings the holiday down: bad Christmas music. Sure, there are plenty of classic Christmas songs that no one can resist singing...