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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...

Visitors attend the 2016 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Saturday, January 23, 2016

Finding Themes in Sundance Films

January 25, 2016

The controversy over Daniel Radcliffe’s farting corpse character in “Swiss Army Man.” The hubbub over celebrities being a mere 30 minutes away from campus. The crowds desperate to get into that one...

Visitors walk by artists' booths and at the Utah Arts Festival in Salt Lake City, Saturday, June 27, 2015.

Utah Arts Festival Calls for Literary Artists

January 25, 2016

Although the 2016 Utah Arts Festival is still months away, literary artists interested in performing and getting paid for doing so at the weekend-long celebration of creative talent need to apply by Friday,...

Students Can Strut Their Stuff at the Post Theater Red Carpet Event

Students Can Strut Their Stuff at the Post Theater Red Carpet Event

January 25, 2016

There is one perk to living in Utah during late January, and that is the Sundance Film Festival. For two weeks, the red carpet is rolled out and the rich and famous flock to our state for screenings of...

Not Just Movies: Get Your Music Fix at Sundance

Not Just Movies: Get Your Music Fix at Sundance

January 25, 2016

Aside from its status as a bastion of independent film making, Sundance is known for its music scene. Starting on Jan. 22 and ending Jan. 29, the Rich Haines Gallery (751 Main Street, Park City) will house...

Revisit 6 Films of Sundance Festivals Past

Revisit 6 Films of Sundance Festivals Past

January 25, 2016

Sundance is notoriously expensive, and sometimes volunteering for 20-odd hours just isn't worth the free tickets. But never fear, you can still get some of the festival's best indie films for free on your...

"Finding Jake" a Compelling Examination of Bias and Tragedy

“Finding Jake” a Compelling Examination of Bias and Tragedy

January 22, 2016

It seems like every other week a mass shooting happens. It’s always devastating, but people often take to social media to air their grievances, usually blaming the government for their lax gun control...