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The Past and Present Come Together in U Dance’s ‘Era’

By Grier Abercrombie, Arts Writer October 6, 2023

  Presented by the University of Utah School of Dance, "Era" features students performing pieces that exhibit an intersection of the past and present. Two pieces are choreographed by Melissa...

Ed Sheeran's "Autumn Variations" (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

Ed Sheeran’s ‘Autumn Variations’ is Stagnant and Bland

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer October 6, 2023

  On Sept. 29, Ed Sheeran released his latest album, “Autumn Variations.” The base album features 14 original songs and a second disc titled the “Fan Living Room Sessions” which gives fans...

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‘Saw X’: A Gory Return to Form

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor October 5, 2023

  Many believe that torture porn films were born 19 years ago with the release of James Wan’s “Saw.” The subgenre is defined as "a genre of horror films in which sadistic violence or torture...

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‘Bottoms’: A Campy, Satirical, Queer and Horny Teen Comedy

By Arlo Marler October 3, 2023

  “Bottoms” follows self-ascribed untalented gays Josie (Ayo Edebiri) and PJ (Rachel Sennott). The two make it a goal to have sex before graduation, a trope that is not new by any means. The...

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‘Mortal Kombat 1’: A Bloody Good Time

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer October 2, 2023

  “Mortal Kombat” is my fighting game franchise of choice. I remember being 10 years old and playing “Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe” at my aunt's house for hours and hours. I didn’t know...

The Roy W. & Elizabeth E. Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Sept. 4, 2023. (Photo by Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Acting in Accents: What’s Behind a Character’s Voice

By Josi Hinds, News Editor October 2, 2023

  “Dialect coaches give great interview[s],” author David Finkle wrote in a 2019 column for Backstage. “And all the while they're gabbing, they'll slip into accents from more countries and...

Poster for "The Lightning Thief." (Courtesy of the University of Utah Department of Theatre)

U Theatre’s “The Lightning Thief”: A Light and Airy Production of A Gen Z Classic

By Arlo Marler September 30, 2023

  Did you ever pour over the “Percy Jackson” series in elementary and middle school, devouring each new book as they came out? Did you hold a particular affinity for Greek mythology or feel like...

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Visit More Libraries and Read More Books

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer September 30, 2023

  It has been years since I've been inside a library, aside from the Marriott Library on campus. Many people still regularly utilize the features available at libraries. I have a buddy who checks...

Sex Education Season 4 Promotional Poster (Courtesy of Netflix)

‘Sex Education’ Returns With A Final, Heartfelt Season

By Grier Abercrombie, Arts Writer September 29, 2023

  The long-awaited final season of “Sex Education” is finally here. The show has returned with its usual blend of cringey scenes and heartfelt moments. This season has its work cut out in tying...

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Get Spooked with this Utah Haunted House Guide

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor September 28, 2023

  With Autumn in full swing, folks are looking for any way to celebrate the spooky season. For those who enjoy a good scare, there’s nothing better than visiting haunted houses. Good thing, this,...