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‘Boys State’ Embraces Modern Politics and Creates Bridges to Bipartisanship

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor October 19, 2020

  In George Washington’s Farewell Address in 1796, he warned about the dangers of the existence of political parties. Washington said, “[Political] parties are likely to become potent engines...

Inside the Presidential Portraits: From Washington to Obama

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor October 18, 2020

  Throughout the course of American history, each president has had their legacy commemorated with a commissioned portrait – an oil painting on canvas, typically unveiled after leaving office....

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

The Role of Art During Times of Political Injustice

By Zoe Gottlieb, Arts Writer October 14, 2020

  When Seraph Young first led the way for female voters in Utah, she could not have forecasted the dramatic ripple effect it would have on women's enfranchisement from the 1800s to today. In fact,...

An outside view of the Nightmare on 13th grounds (photo by Zoe Gottlieb | Daily Utah Chronicle).

Nightmare on 13th Celebrates 30 Years in the Making

By Zoe Gottlieb, Arts Writer October 11, 2020

  Celebrating 30 years in the business, Nightmare on 13th promises this upcoming season to drive terror into the hearts of anyone brave enough to enter through its doors. The haunted attraction’s...

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‘Tickets to My Downfall’ Proves Pop-Punk is Machine Gun Kelly’s Fastball

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor October 11, 2020

  Machine Gun Kelly’s fifth studio album "Tickets to My Downfall" is your ticket back to 2005. Genre Hopping Colson Baker – whose stage name Machine Gun Kelly has become more real to him...

Utah Arts Festival, Music Venue. Photo Credit: UAF.

The Efficacy of Digital Performances

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor October 9, 2020

  It’s clear that our so-called normal programming won’t be returning anytime soon in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. However, many artists who aren’t able to perform under the usual...

The history of vice presidential debates (graphic courtesy of Piper Armstrong)

“Veep” Debate History: How 50 Years of Televised Debates Set the Stage for Harris and Pence

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor October 6, 2020

  As the sole vice presidential debate of 2020 between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence draws near, I wanted to do some digging about the history of this debate and the candidates involved. Vice presidential...

Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City on September 28th, 2020. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

How the U’s ‘Circuit Breaker’ Period Is Affecting Arts Students

By Parker Dunn, Online Managing Editor October 5, 2020

  The University of Utah has gone into “circuit breaker” mode as of Sunday, Sept. 27. In preparation for the only vice presidential debate this election season — which the U will host at...

Artwork for Stage 6 of Everywhere at the End of Time. (Courtesy Ivan Seal)

‘Everywhere at the End of Time’ Depicts the Horrors of Dementia Through Sound

By Parker Dunn, Online Managing Editor September 26, 2020

  I’m more familiar than most with the horrors of dementia — my grandpa had Alzheimer’s disease — but I am still a stranger to how terrifying it must be to actually experience such mental...

The Neighbourhood performing in 2014 (courtesy Flickr.)

Dive Into a Futuristic World with The Neighbourhood’s ‘Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones’

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor September 25, 2020

  California indie-rock band The Neighbourhood has ushered in a new era with the release of their latest album “Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones.” The band first teased the album back in August...