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Angeliki Papoulia in Dogtooth. (Courtesy Kino International)

Stepping Into the World of European Cinema

By Parker Dunn, Online Managing Editor July 12, 2020

  Where we come from and what kind of environment we are raised in plays a large role in how we perceive our own lives and the world surrounding us. The United States fosters a completely different...

Video Games. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Electronic Arts Moves Games to Steam in New Partnership

By Colter Hendrickson July 12, 2020

  It is fairly well-known amongst gamers, and even non-gamers, that game titles are frequently released exclusively for one launcher, platform or even console. However, following the influx of...

Protesters raise their signs in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 4, 2020. (Photo by Manasij Mukherjee | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Social Media is Integral to the Black Lives Matter Movement

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer July 6, 2020

  From both the studies of Black historians and the anecdotes of older folks in my life, I’m hearing a common message: 2020 feels like the late 1960s. Although Black activists never stopped calling...

Country trios Lady Antebellum and The Dixie Chicks change names. (courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Lady Antebellum and The Dixie Chicks Rebrand in Wake of Protests

By Gabrielle Klinge and Oakley Burt July 3, 2020

  The ongoing protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month have caused many people in the United States to reflect on their role within the movement to end racism...

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2021 Oscars Postponed to April

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor June 27, 2020

  The date for the 93rd Oscars ceremony has been pushed back to April 25, 2021, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This latest announcement comes almost two months after the Academy of Motion...

Attorney Bryan Stevenson, 2019. Image via WikiMedia Commons

The Importance of ‘True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality’

By Paige Lee, Arts Writer June 26, 2020

  “True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality” is a documentary film that depicts the true story of attorney Bryan Stevenson, who has worked to change America’s current justice...

Phoebe Bridgers released her second solo album on June 18, 2020. (Courtesy of Dead Oceans Records)

Phoebe Bridgers Delivers a Depressingly Beautiful Album With ‘Punisher’

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

  On June 18, 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released her sophomore album, “Punisher,” a day earlier than scheduled. In a tweet, Bridgers said, “I’m not pushing the record until things go back to...

The National Parks release new album “Wildflower” (Courtesy Bari Lieberman)

The National Parks Shine on ‘Wildflower’

By Paige Lee, Arts Writer June 20, 2020

  As new music is continually released this summer, one notable album at the moment is “Wildflower” by The National Parks. The National Parks are a Provo-based band that have been making music...

Salt Lake Film Society continues to stream films online during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy Pixabay)

Streaming Salt Lake Film Society at Home

By Gabrielle Klinge, Arts Writer June 19, 2020

  The Salt Lake Film Society has had to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic like every other business in the nation. Since many films are already accessible online, the temporary transition did not...

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Celebrating Pride Month With Film

By Paige Lee, Arts Writer June 14, 2020

  Pride month is a time to celebrate and increase visibility of the LGBTQ community. Members of the LGBTQ community have long faced terrible amounts of hate, discrimination and exclusion. Because...