Science Guy talks to students who learned from him as children
As Bill Nye stepped on stage to address the eager UVU students, he was welcomed with a standing ovation before he even said one word. The introduction to his television show was projected behind him...
View ArticleLocal rockers combat poverty
by Preston Wittwer Five dollars can get a student a pizza, a movie ticket or a few packs of Oreos. Tonight, that same price can also get them two and half hours of live outdoor music, a J-Dawg and the...
View ArticleBYU student-created radio station to launch with free concert
By Preston Wittwer New Internet radio station provides platform for local Utah musicians, podcasts Launch of the new program will be celebrated with a free concert at Velour Live Music Gallery Creators...
View ArticleGeneral authorities author new books
Fall brings a change in the weather, the fun of football and the words of the prophets. In addition to General Conference, two new autobiographical books from LDS general authorities will provide the...
View ArticleAlumnus artists featured in on-campus gallery
By Preston Wittwer If art is a reflection of society, then viewing works of art that show the intersection of faith and everyday life is one that will resonate with BYU students. A new exhibit,...
View ArticleOn-campus concerts features unusual international music
Students with midterms this week who are in need of divine assistance would be wise to remember the promise that the song of righteousness is answered with blessings. This week students will have the...
View ArticleUpcoming BYU theater production addresses bullying
Hanging in the B.F. Larsen gallery of the Harris Fine Arts Center are dozens of donated, slightly worn dresses. Acting both as art and advertising, they are creating interest in “The Hundred Dresses,”...
View ArticleHusband-wife team bring puppetry prowess to Provo
When a professor’s phone rings during class, it can be a moment of vindication for students who are often reminded to turn off their phones. When Nat Reed, instructor for the puppetry class, heard “The...
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Ghosts roaming the halls of the Maeser Building?
Just west of the Testing Center sits the Maeser Building, the oldest building on campus. While the building is rich with history, one rumor of the building’s past is of particular interest — the Maeser...
View ArticleBYUtv program wins regional Emmy Award
Some perks of working an on-campus job include a job close to home, a steady source of income and valuable work experience. The students working on the BYU Broadcasting program “Nexos” enjoy all...
View ArticleHelping the world meet BYU
Cougar Nation has fans all over the world, and even in the far reaches of the globe there are families and individuals who actively follow BYU sports. Thanks to the BYU Television International...
View ArticleStage version of ‘The Elephant Man’ carries powerful messages
The life story of Joseph Merrick, known as the Elephant Man, tells the sad tale of a man who struggled with severe physical deformities. His story has been told in books, immortalized in film and will...
View ArticleHappy Feet in Happy Valley
By Preston Wittwer Next week on campus, students will have the opportunity to see arguably the world’s greatest tap dancer, Savion Glover, perform as part of the Performing Arts Series. Glover, the...
View ArticleDanceSport fast approaching
By Preston Wittwer Social dance classes were first offered in 1953 at BYU and have grown to become some of the most popular classes on campus. In fact, taking a dance class at BYU is considered a rite...
View ArticleSeeing elevens
Today’s date of 11/11/11 may just be an interesting repeating pattern, but some new age theorists and numerologists believe this date will bring balance to the universe and open new realms of human...
View ArticleMuppets make big screen comeback
After more than a decade of absence, the Muppets will make their return to the big screen this week. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy have been visiting talk shows and newscasts as they talk up “The...
View ArticleMaking a musical out of a miracle
It takes an average of 10 years to develop a new musical before it debuts on Broadway. In Utah Valley, BYU Theatre and the SCERA Center for the Arts have joined forces for the first time to create a...
View Article‘The Women of Lockerbie’ packs powerful message of transcendence
“When evil comes into the world, it is the job of the witness to turn it to love.” This line from an upcoming play sums up the themes of the emotionally charged production, “The Women of Lockerbie,” by...
View ArticleA starving student’s guide to Christmas gifts
Every year my father asks for the same thing for Christmas — love, understanding and affection. That’s all fine and well, but what can I actually put under the tree without breaking the bank with a...
View ArticleThe open stage
It is likely that right now there is a student somewhere in the library studying accounting, calculus or something similar who would rather be performing in play or making a movie. Of the 30,000-plus...
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