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Dakota Johnson in Netflix's "Peruasion" (Courtesy of Netflix)

I Watched Netflix’s Adaptation of ‘Persuasion’ So You Don’t Have To

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer July 29, 2022

  When you're adapting a novel, it helps to have read the source material. As far as I can tell, no one involved in Netflix's "Persuasion" has ever read Jane Austen's novel. It seems instead that...

"(De)Framing Identity and the Body" exhibit (Photo by Heather Hopkins | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

UMOCA’s ‘(De)Framing Identity and the Body’

By Heather Hopkins July 25, 2022

In their newest exhibition "(De)Framing Identity and the Body," the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art plays with the classic childhood sneer, “I know you are, but what am I?” As one enters the main...

"Stranger Things" Season 4 (Courtesy Netflix)

‘Stranger Things Season 4’: Queer Coding & A Suspenseful Finale

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer July 23, 2022

  This article contains spoilers. The queer coding and new bonds teased in “Stranger Things” season four are well worth the wait of production time between seasons. Stranger Things Four With...

(Design by Storey McDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Expectations — Where Media’s Depictions of College Fall Short of Reality

By Avery Greig, Arts Editor July 19, 2022

  The media has painted a distinct image of the American college student — fresh-faced yet sleep-deprived, eager, liberated and entirely broke. What aspects of this stereotypical archetype are...

ArtsForce members have a meeting. (Courtesy of ArtsForce)

ArtsForce Treks Are Back and Bringing New Artistic Experiences to Students

By Whit Fuller and Alfonso Belloso July 15, 2022

  The student-led organization ArtsForce has relaunched its Career Treks Program, which connects students in the arts with experiences and career opportunities from a number of local organizations,...

The pulp inside the mold and deckle that is used to create the paper at the U Book Arts Workshop on Friday, April 15, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Getting Creative With Minors and Certificates

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor July 14, 2022

  When we talk about how to pursue the arts on campus, it’s easy to have a specific perspective, one with a fine arts bias that focuses on the five major departments — art and art history,...

Eva Merrill in the musical "Nine" at the University of Utah on April 24, 2022. (Photo by Langley Hayman | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

How and Why You Should Use Your Arts Pass

By Luke Jackson July 13, 2022

  I hope I’m not the person to break this news to you for the first time, but either way, buckle up. Here it comes — being a university student is bonkers expensive. Here we are, thrown into...

Disney's 'Lightyear' and Queer Censorship in the Arts

Disney’s ‘Lightyear’ and Queer Censorship in the Arts

By Heather Hopkins July 10, 2022

  The first romantic kiss involving two women on television was aired in the U.S. in 1991 on the show "L.A. Law." In the 30-plus years following, we have seen a lot of progress for the LGBTQIA+...

(Photo by Helena Lopez via Pexels)

Queer Oasis: A Guide to Book Club Benefits

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer July 8, 2022

  If you’ve ever thought about starting a book club, you’re not alone. Whether you participate with friends, coworkers or through annual events, BookRiot estimates that about 5 million Americans...

The Belgian Waffle and Omelet Inn (Courtesy TripAdvisor)

Late Night Eateries: Breakfast for Dinner at 2 a.m.

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer July 1, 2022

  Seeking out late-night dining spots for a study session or to decompress with friends after a long summer day of routine is an important outlet to have. There is, thankfully, in my case, an unending...