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

Twilight Concert Series Show Five: Soccer Mommy

Soft-spoken and incredibly talented, Sophie Allison and her bandmates, also known as Soccer Mommy took over just as the sun began to set.
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...

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

"Talk to Me" is a solid debut for two talented YouTubers turned directors that lingers with you long after you leave the theater. 
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...

Spiral Jetty seen from above at Corinne, Utah on Saturday, Aug.19, 2023.

Dunn: The Spiral Jetty’s Evolving Legacy

We have to listen to this artwork and see its message. We have to do better for the Great Salt Lake.
By Auriana Dunn, Opinion Writer | August 20, 2023

  Recently, I visited the Spiral Jetty for the first time. I walked along the path, trudging through loose dirt. It looked as though the sand was in the process of burying the jetty. Large black...

From left, Sage Ovtis, Desmond Kanelos and Jared Sepaugh take a knee while listening to speakers talk at the Black Lives Matter protest in Salt Lake City on June 4, 2020.

Loken: Rapping [R]Evolution

Hip-hop is a way to express that 'they did not break me and they don't have to break you.'
By NingLi Loken, Opinion Writer | August 19, 2023

  Utah harbors a radical working-class history that white-washed Mormon narratives of colonialism overshadow. Immigrants and nonwhite union organizers largely fostered Utah’s labor movement....

Baltimore Ravens’ wide receiver, Steve Smith, answers questions from attendees during the two-day children’s football camp June 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (Courtesy of jenikirbyhistory)

Catching Up With Former Utes: Steve Smith Sr.

Throughout a 16-season career in the NFL, Smith put together a plethora of highlights worthy of backing up his taunts.
By Austin Eames, Sports Writer | August 18, 2023

  "If you see this face, that means I scored.” “Ice up, son.” These are some of the most notable quotes from one of the NFL’s greatest all-time trash-talkers, Steve Smith Sr. Throughout...

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

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

Tatau the art of Samoan tattooing, is documented in photos, objects and video in the museum’s new exhibit
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...

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Champine: We Must Embrace Body Liberation

No one should have to shrink themselves to fit into our world, and they don’t have to. We must embrace happiness, no matter what shape it comes in.
By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor | August 17, 2023

  Body positivity is hardly a radical idea. In a unique society, unique bodies should be expected. Unfortunately, expected is not the same as accepted. Even though body positivity is not a new...

The University of Utah Utes take the field for their matchup against the USC Trojans for the Pac-12 Football Championship at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.

A Look Back at the Positive Pac-12 Football Era for the Utes

Since the Utes joined the Pac-12 in 2011, they've had lots of great moments and difficult results. It's time to reflect now that they're joining the Big 12 in 2024.
By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer | August 15, 2023

  Utah Athletics announced on Aug. 4 that they will be joining the Big 12 Conference in 2024. This will bring an end to the U’s thirteen-year run as members of the Pac-12. Utah joins Colorado,...

Chrome Dreams Album Cover (Courtesy of Warner)

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

I’m just glad this album finally got a real release. It's something I will be listening to a lot in the future.
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...