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‘Monkey Man’: From Cages to Kings

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer April 12, 2024

  With (literal) bone-crushing action sequences and gut-wrenching sociopolitical commentary, Dev Patel’s "Monkey Man" is a film unlike any other. While some may refer it to a "John Wick"-reminiscent...

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Vampire Weekend’s ‘Only God Was Above Us’ Review

By Jansen Heaton, Arts Writer April 11, 2024

  "Only God Was Above Us" is the highly anticipated fifth album of American rock band Vampire Weekend. This album marks the mastery of the band’s distinct indie rock sound. Due to this distinct...

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‘Invincible’ Season 2: Ending with a Bang, Despite Delays

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer April 11, 2024

  After taking a two-year hiatus between seasons, and then a four-month hiatus dividing the second season, season 2 of Prime Video's animated superhero show “Invincible” concludes with a multiverse...

University of Utah Football QB Cam Rising (#7) during the NCAA football game versus the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at Rice-Eccles Stadium on campus in Salt Lake City.

Cam Rising Ranked No. 9 on ESPN’s 2024 Quarterback List

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor April 10, 2024

  All college football fans always look forward to the next year, but fans at the University of Utah have much more to look forward to. Amidst all of the talk about Utah joining the Big 12 and new...

(L-R) Cailee Spaeny, Kirsten Dunst. (Courtesy of A24)

‘Civil War’ Examines the Frightening World of War Photography

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor April 10, 2024

  When A24 sent out the first poster for Alex Garland’s “Civil War” late last year, it appeared remarkably cheap and insincere. Film studios have never shied away from producing films that...

Damsel Poster (Courtesy of TUDUM by Netflix)

‘Damsel’ is Not a Typical Fairytale

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer April 10, 2024

  "Damsel" is not a fairytale, which may be shocking given the fantastical nature of the trailers that preceded the film’s release on March 8, 2024. In an unexpected turn of events, the Netflix...

Nell Tiger Free as Margaret in The First Omen. (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)

‘The First Omen’: The Renaissance of Religious Horror

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor April 9, 2024

  Since the dawn of horror, stories of religious terror have been pervasive. The epic biblical tales of demons and unholy powers wreaking havoc have inspired countless terrifying films, many of...

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Turf vs. Grass Fields

By Isaac Dunaway and Luke Skinner April 9, 2024

The Case for Grass On Sept. 11, 2023, millions of Americans tuned into Monday Night Football to watch the Buffalo Bills visit the New York Jets in the first week of the NFL season. This was a highly...

University of Utah redshirt sophomore Matthew Sox(35) in an NCAA baseball game vs. Washington State at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

New Program Records Highlight Utah Baseball’s Three Win Week

By Austin Eames, Sports Writer April 8, 2024

  After winning two of three conference games against Stanford to end March, Utah baseball didn't skip a beat during the first week of April. Across two series, the Utes took three out of four...

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The Unsustainable Damage of the Film Industry

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor April 8, 2024

  In the modern world, the effects of carbon emissions and general waste have become more and more apparent with rising temperatures and lowering air quality. Many know the major reasons and places...