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Nadia Yahyapour, a student from Iran, graduated in May with a bachelor of science in biology, posing for a photo on May 16, 2023

Student Refugees and Immigrants Face Barriers in Higher Education

  Despite a national increase in the overall graduation rate, the dropout rate for foreign-born refugee and immigrant students remains above 30% — three times that of U.S.-born white students,...

Fans in the mosh pit during Osees' performance at the 2023 Kilby Block Party on May 13, 2023. (Courtesy of Robert Sagers)

Jarvis: Don’t Forget Etiquette at Music Festivals

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer May 23, 2023

  I went to this year’s Kilby Block Party music festival and had a fantastic time. However, I was disturbed by the way some concertgoers — especially tall, white men — casually disrespected...

"Return of the Jedi"

‘Return of the Jedi’ 40th Anniversary: A Much-Needed Reminder of Star Wars’ Greatness

By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer May 23, 2023

  On the week of May the 4th, or Star Wars Day, Lucasfilm and Disney released the 40th anniversary edition of the third installment in the Star Wars original trilogy, “Return of the Jedi.”...

The MUSS cheers during the NCAA Football game versus Oregon State University at Rice-Eccles Stadium on the University of Utah campus on Oct. 1, 2022.

The MUSS Provides an Incredible Opportunity for New Students

By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer May 23, 2023

  Arriving at a new school can be very difficult. Many students feel like they don’t know anyone on campus. They need places to meet new people and find friends while they’re in college. What...

The Alvin Gittins Gallery at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on March 28, 2023.

Exploring Art Hubs on Campus

By Josi Hinds, News Editor May 23, 2023

  The arts have a strong presence on the University of Utah campus, but if you’re looking for where arts are centered, the four affiliate programs of the College of Fine Arts provide world-class...

Og-Woi People's Orchard & Garden in Salt Lake City on April 23, 2023.

Jarvis: The Og-woi People’s Orchard and Garden is for Healing

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer May 22, 2023

  By resisting commodification, gardening becomes an effective form of protest. And if gardening is a form of protest, guerilla gardening is even more so. Salt Lake City’s Og-woi People’s Orchard...

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New to the U? Here’s the Places and Events to Know About

By Jake Duffy, News Writer May 22, 2023

  "Ain't nothing to do in this boring-ass city," said Charles Barkley. "Can't smoke, can't drink. These people going to heaven." The former NBA player and commentator was in Salt Lake City for...

UMFA Drawing Disco (Courtesy of umfa.utah.edu)

UMFA Drop-in Drawing Disco: Trying Something New

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer May 22, 2023

  I have never been much of an artist, but drawing has always been something I wish I did more. When I heard about the Drop-In Drawing Disco being held at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, I immediately...

'Fast X' Poster (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

‘Fast X’: A Franchise Running on Low Fuel

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor May 21, 2023

  In June 2021, I spent a week watching all the Fast & Furious movies back to back. The experience was something akin to a fever dream. It was constant noise and action filled with melodramatic...

Celeste Rose and Mia Cherise Hall in "The Prom."

‘The Prom’: It’s Here, it’s Queer and it’s an Absolute Must-See

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer May 19, 2023

  If you’re looking for a feel-good musical about working past discrimination and learning to love yourself, Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin’s “The Prom” is the show for you. Pioneer Theatre...