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Art for "Introspection." (Courtesy University of Utah School of Dance)

The U’s Modern Dance Seniors Explore Pandemic Isolation in ‘Introspection’

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer April 14, 2021

  Once again, the University of Utah’s School of Dance has successfully adapted itself to the safety precautions of the COVID-19 pandemic. The graduating seniors in the Modern Program offered...

Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman) in "Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace." (Courtesy Lucasfilm)

The Accidentally Perfect Campiness of the ‘Star Wars’ Prequels

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer April 11, 2021

  For movies that get consistently scathing reviews from fans and critics alike, you’d think the “Star Wars” prequels would have been forgotten by now. “The Phantom Menace” is ranked...

King Kong and Godzilla facing off in "Godzilla vs. Kong." (Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Smashes Pandemic-Era Box Office Records Worldwide

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor April 11, 2021

Warning: Contains spoilers for "Godzilla vs. Kong"   The action-packed blockbuster "Godzilla vs. Kong," directed by Adam Wingard, is well on its way to becoming the most successful movie released...

(Courtesy Pexels)

NFT’s Have the Potential to Revolutionize the Music Industry

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer April 10, 2021

  Cryptocurrencies have seen a rise in popularity in recent years — with Bitcoin and Ethereum becoming useful forms of currency in the business and entertainment industries. Non-fungible tokens...

"Cereal is no longer an unhealthy bowl of sugar and milk, but a delicious reward that I have earned by being alive." (Design by Ashlyn Cary | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Binge Bytes: ‘The Empty Bowl’

By Luke Jackson April 10, 2021

  First, imagine you are floating — laying on your back as the sun reaches down and kisses gently upon your cheeks. You hear two silky voices from the heavens and a soft ambient ocean, calming...

Zoom Conference (Photo by Chris Montgomery | Courtesy of Unsplash)

Pop Cultured: The Future of Online Art

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor April 9, 2021

  As of April 5, 2021, the United States is administering an average of just over three million COVID-19 vaccines each day. With this influx in the vaccination campaign, many people have begun...

"We are all made of stories." (Courtesy Unsplash)

National Poetry Month: 5 Must-read Poets

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer April 5, 2021

  April is National Poetry Month. This month-long celebration of poetry was introduced in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets with the intention to increase appreciation of poetry. It’s easy...

The Mystery of Avril Lavigne's 'Girlfriend' and Foreign Language Remixes

The Mystery of Avril Lavigne’s ‘Girlfriend’ and Foreign Language Remixes

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor April 5, 2021

  In 2007, in a high point of fame for Canadian pop-punk star Avril Lavigne, “Girlfriend” debuted as the lead single for her third studio album. After plenty of radio play, a spot on Just...

"Over the Moon" (Courtesy Netflix)

‘Over the Moon’ is an Underrated and Diverse Masterpiece

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor April 5, 2021

  “Over the Moon” is the newest film collaboration between international Pearl Studio, Netflix Animation and Sony Pictures, and is a recent addition to the string of animated movie musicals...

Lil Nas X in the music video for  "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)." (Courtesy Lil Nas X | YouTube)

Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ Tops Charts, Scares Conservatives

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor April 3, 2021

  21-year-old pop icon Lil Nas X released “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” on March 26, 2021, to widespread critical acclaim. The music video for “Montero,” co-directed by Lil Nas X, is...