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‘Rent’ alumni Antony Rapp tells all during book signing

Melissa Mills • December 6, 2007

Antony Rapp, star of Broadway musical "Rent," spoke openly about the trials, tribulations and joy of his acting career and the sadness associated with the loss of writer Jonathan Larson at the USU Grand Salon on Nov. 28. Rapp appeared for a special book signing in honor of his newly released memoirs titled "Without You.

Holiday fun and laughs with Second City Comedy Troupe

Talynn Soghomonians • December 6, 2007

Christmas is about playing in the snow. Christmas is about decorating the Christmas tree with colorful ornaments. Christmas is about perfectly wrapped presents. Christmas is about kissing underneath the mistletoe. But above all, Christmas is about laughter and lots of it.

Letter to the editor

defaultuser • December 6, 2007

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Elegant decay

Kristine Keller • December 6, 2007

The cumbling facades of the Historic Core district evoke a forgotten version of downtown Los Angeles. A century ago, fashionable Angelinos went to Broadway's theatre district like New Yorkers do today, and what's now known as the Old Bank District was once considered the "Wall Street of the West.

Health center offers students relief to finals week stress

Maria Martinez • December 6, 2007

Stress is something most college students deal with during their university life. Considering all the factors that contribute to stress such as jobs, friends, family and school. As finals week approaches, stress can consume students' lives. Sharon Aronoff, health educator for the Klotz Student Health Center, said stress and people's reactions to it are different for everyone.

Jewish community activist Jordan Elgrably speaks to students

Danielle Directo • December 6, 2007

Levantine Cultural Center co-founder and director Jordan Elgrably spoke to humanities and history students last Tuesday about the struggle that Middle Eastern Jews endure finding their identities, along with the discrimination Jews face within their own communities.

Green Peace founder speaks to students

Alyssa Lofgren • December 6, 2007

Many students were engrossed in a passionate lecture Wednesday, given by the co-founder of Greenpeace International and Pulitzer prize nominee, Rex Weyler. The topic of Weyler's speech was titled "Ordinary Courage -What must we do today to offer future generations fair access to a sustainable and enjoyable life?" Weyler addressed the time he has spent in environmental activism and what "ordinary people" can do today to change the world.

Students hit by TV writers’ strike

Danielle Directo • December 6, 2007

Three months into working as a night runner on the CBS series, "The Big Bang Theory," second year film student Jacob Murray found himself out of a job when the Writer's Guild of America began its strike Nov. 5. With finals week set to soon hit full effect, Murray said the unexpected vacation was "somewhat of a blessing.

Symposium helps students with presentation skills

Katie Dibene • December 6, 2007

Graduates and undergraduates displayed their research presentations at the 12th annual Student Research and Creative Works Symposium held on Friday in the University Student Union's Grand Salon. Students had the choice to present an oral or poster board presentation about research that was completed within different academic fields.

Student group combats prejudice

Danielle Directo • December 6, 2007

Standing Together Opposing Prejudice (STOP), a new multicultural student organization, held an interactive speaking event yesterday in front of Jerome Richfield Hall in order to raise awareness about discrimination and encourage students to stop using racial slurs in their everyday speech.

Ayo makes American debut with recent ‘Joyful’ album

Nicole Sharp • December 6, 2007

Her voice can entertain even the pickiest of music aficionados. In her American debut album "Joyful" Ayo uses her soulful chords to take the listener on a ride through the experiences common to most everyone during their lifetime. Her voice is unusual, a combination of jazz and Bohemian with a just a hint of Ella Fitzgerald (one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century).

Top 10 Fall Matador Sports Moments

defaultuser • December 6, 2007

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