Gallery creates a space for diversity

by STEPHANIE FERRER-CARTER John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States of America, stated, “If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.” During this year’s Pride at the U, artists of all sexual preferences found a venue [...]

‘Faces from the Land’ depicts powwow dancers and regalia

by JESSICA DUNN Watch a short movie compiled by Jessica Dunn featuring drumming and Ben Marra’s photos. Painted black lips and a bright yellow jaw sit below a set of dark, piercing eyes. The beautiful array of a feathered headdress, buckskin fringes and a fan of feathers ceases to distract the viewer as the dark [...]

Local exhibit promotes acceptance, offers historical perspective

Story and photo by JEFF DUNN It’s been almost two years since the largest public demonstration in Utah’s history. On April 9, 2006, roughly 43,000 Latinos marched in Salt Lake City, promoting unity in the Hispanic community and petitioning the state for comprehensive immigration reform. This year, Armando Solorzano is bringing the rally back to [...]

Staff intern dedicates three years to LGBT Resource Center

by YEVGENIYA KOPELEVA As the co-president of the Lesbian Gay Student Union in Spring 2005, Bonnie Owens, a senior in gender studies with a minor in human rights at the University of Utah, wanted to make a difference and pass on the legacy. “We changed the name from LGSU to Queer Student Union in 2006 [...]