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Blue Beetle Movie Poster (Courtesy of Warner Bros)

‘Blue Beetle’: The Fresh Entry DC Needed

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer August 23, 2023

  The first trailer for the latest DC superhero film, “Blue Beetle,” inspired no hopes or expectations. Humor was promised due to the presence of legend George Lopez, and I always enjoyed Blue...

Sophie Allison, lead singer of indie rock band Soccer Mommy (Courtesy of Soccer Mommy)

Twilight Concert Series Show Five: Soccer Mommy

By Edie Raines, Copy Editor August 22, 2023

  This summer, the 36th Twilight Concert Series is bringing six consecutive weeks of indie and alternative musicians to the Gallivan Center in Downtown Salt Lake City. Sponsored by the Salt Lake...

(Courtesy of A24 via Youtube)

‘Talk to Me’: A Gruesome Indie Horror That Leaves You Wanting More

By Arlo Marler August 21, 2023

  The obsessive and cult following of movies such as “Midsommar,” “The Witch” and “Hereditary” have all been spearheaded by A24. These films have already been hailed by critics and fans...

Photos from "Tatau: Marks of Polynesia" (Courtesy of The Utah Museum of Fine Arts)

UMFA Celebrates Its New Exhibit ‘Tatau: Marks of Polynesia’

By Josi Hinds, News Editor August 17, 2023

  The Utah Museum of Fine Arts recently celebrated the opening of its new special exhibit “Tatau: Marks of Polynesia” with an opening event that took place on Aug. 12. Tatau the art of Samoan...

Julia Stiles in "10 Things I Hate About You" (Courtesy of Touchstone Pictures)

How To Have a Julia Stiles Summer

By Edie Raines, Copy Editor August 16, 2023

  As I sit in a local coffee shop, where I managed to arrive through a walk in a park wearing a full-length skirt, hair pulled back in a loose claw clip. Slowly sipping a latte while reading “The...

Chrome Dreams Album Cover (Courtesy of Warner)

‘Chrome Dreams’: Neil Young Unreleased Album Doesn’t Disappoint

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer August 15, 2023

  I’ve been a Neil Young fan for as long as I can remember. My dad's voicemail is me at age three or four singing "Don’t Let It Bring You Down" which I recorded in line for the drive-through...

(Courtesy of Show East)

Prepare for the ‘Oldboy’ Remaster with These Korean Cinema Masterpieces

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor August 13, 2023

  Director Park Chan-wook’s subversive thriller masterpiece “Oldboy” is being re-released in theaters on Aug. 16 to celebrate its 20-year anniversary. Despite its wide praise, the film is...

(Courtesy of Dead End Studios)

Dead End Studios: Indie Game Creation as College Students

By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer August 11, 2023

  Summer semester is sadly coming to an end, but we get to see lots of projects that come from each class roster. In many classes here and around the US, students get the chance to create some...

SLAC Summer Show 2023 (Courtesy of Salt Lake Acting Company)

SLAC Summer Show 2023: A Show by Utahns, For Utahns

By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer August 9, 2023

  On July 12, The Salt Lake Acting Company debuted their annual summer comedy show titled “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Unlike other summer shows previously, “A Beautiful Day in...

LOVE + POP album cover (Courtesy of Nick Rattigan)

Current Joys ‘LOVE + POP’ review

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer August 9, 2023

  I have recently come to terms with something I have been fighting all my life: The genre of music I listen to is depressing. In middle school, I never wanted to be the edgy kid I was. I just...