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‘The Anthropocene Reviewed’ Embraces Radical Hope

By Tervela Georgieva, Arts Writer September 18, 2021

  John Green is a novelist, podcaster, essayist and one-half of the YouTube channel "vlogbrothers." His latest release, a collection of essays, titled "The Anthropocene Reviewed," is a reflection...

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Salt Lake’s W.D. Kilpack III Named Sinister Soup’s Author of the Month

By Luke Jackson May 8, 2021

  For W.D. Kilpack III, writing is old hat. Receiving his first publication credit at age nine and completing his first fantasy novel at 12, Kilpack is a seasoned pro at spinning stories. It is...

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Kate Baer’s ‘What Kind of Woman’ is a Poetic Revolution for Motherhood

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer April 27, 2021

  Kate Baer’s debut poetry collection “What Kind of Woman” was released in November 2020 to the delight of poets, readers and those who identify with labels such as "mother" and "woman."...

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The McElroy Family’s Prevalence in the World of Podcasting

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor February 24, 2021

  If you are someone who has explored the world of podcasts, there’s no doubt that you’ve stumbled across, if not become obsessed with, the McElroy brothers. The three siblings — Justin,...

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Pop Cultured: The Importance of LGBTQ+ Narratives in YA Literature

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer February 5, 2021

  For many, reading offers escapism, new points of view and brilliant displays of art as a revolutionary source for change of all varieties. This is true for avid bookworms and those who occasionally...

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Soter: Let’s Read More in 2021

By Theadora Soter, Multimedia Managing Editor January 9, 2021

  “You're never alone when you're reading a book,” said Susan Wiggs. From the moment I learned how, reading has always been the activity that brings me the most joy. In my mind, it is humanity’s...

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Button’s Favorite Books of 2020

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor January 4, 2021

  Throughout the course of 2020, one of my main goals was to read more novels. Growing up, reading was always one of my favorite hobbies, and as a student studying English, I wanted to expand my...

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Letter: Black Books Matter

  With the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling in 1954, the institutional racism plaguing public schools in America was first addressed. Unfortunately, implicit and explicit...

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Mystery Author Gerald Elias is Set to Release Political Thriller ‘The Beethoven Sequence’

By Gabrielle Klinge, Arts Writer August 18, 2020

  Local author, Gerald Elias, is gearing up to release his first political thriller titled “The Beethoven Sequence.” Elias is a well-known writer in Salt Lake City and has authored multiple...

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College of Humanities Takes Steps to Address Racism and Diversify Curriculum

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer July 16, 2020

  On June 8, 2020, Stuart K. Culver, the Dean of the College of Humanities, sent an email to students addressing the changes to the humanities as a result of current protests surrounding police...