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Artist of the Week: Allison James

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor September 22, 2020

  For Allison James, music has always been a constant in her life. James, a senior at the University of Utah, was first interested in singing and playing the piano as a child, and now she is an...

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Pop Cultured: Let’s Ignore Celebrities

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer September 21, 2020

  Like many others raised in conservative religions, I learned early on in life to hold a healthy disdain for celebrities and the “sinful” lifestyles they championed. Nowadays, it’s not celebrities’...

Furia book cover (Courtesy Stephanie Mendoza)

‘Furia’: Yamile Saied Méndez’s Fiery and Inspiring YA Debut

By Zoe Gottlieb, Arts Writer September 19, 2020

  Yamile Saied Méndez is nothing short of a trailblazer in the growing community of diverse female writers, with previous publications including multiple grade-school books such as "Shaking Up...

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Utah Revisits Pride Traditions with First Road Rally

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor September 13, 2020

  On Oct. 11, 2020, the Utah Pride Center plans to host the first annual Utah Pride Road Rally.  In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of pride celebrations that usually take place...

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Twilight Concert Series Presents ‘Light Up Locals,’ A New Twist on Venue Shows for a Good Cause

By Zoe Gottlieb, Arts Writer September 10, 2020

  During normal operations, the Salt Lake City Twilight Concert Series allows community members to rejoice in the last days of Summer. Balmy weather, resplendent colors, quirky food trucks, and...

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Warner Bros. Releases First ‘Dune’ Trailer Starring Timothée Chalamet

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor September 9, 2020

  The first trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated science-fiction epic “Dune” has been released, and it’s full of gorgeous set designs, intense action sequences and a close-up...

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The Berlin Film Festival Announces Gender Neutral Awards for 2021

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor September 6, 2020

  On Aug. 24, the Berlin Film Festival announced that the festival will be updating its performance awards to be gender-neutral in 2021. The Berlinale plans to utilize a hybrid model for next year’s...

Magician and endurance performer David Blaine floating away in preparation for balloon stunt. (Courtesy YouTube)

David Blaine’s Airborne ‘Ascension’ Stunt Is A Success

By Parker Dunn, Online Managing Editor September 5, 2020

  The image of a kid holding onto a bunch of balloons as he drifts off into the sky is nothing short of iconic. Extracted from the 1956 French short film “Le Ballon Rouge” (The Red Balloon),...

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The Happy Fits Balance Introspection and Optimism on ‘What Could Be Better’

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor September 2, 2020

  On Aug. 28, The Happy Fits released “What Could Be Better,” a successful and impressive collection of ten tracks that showcase their effervescent, lively music that blend classic instruments...

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To Binge or Not to Binge Episode 81: ‘The Midnight Gospel’

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer August 30, 2020

  Enlightening and vulnerable podcast conversations might not sound like they belong against a backdrop of absurd and sometimes violent cartoons, but not far into its first episode, “The Midnight...