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Majoring in dance is worth the difficulty in finding a job

By Valeria Chao
January 08, 2013 12:00 AM
Excitement and relief. That is how dancers feel when they see their name on the list. Step one accomplished.
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Reading days

By Valeria Chao
December 04, 2012 12:00 AM
Thursday is the last day of classes, leaving Friday as a reading day. The end is near, and going home for the holidays is just a week away, but stress levels are running high as finals week approaches.
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Great music, art and food all for a good cause

By Valeria Chao
November 27, 2012 12:00 AM
Children in Colombia are grateful for a roof over their heads, nutritious meals and people to help them with their homework.
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The inside scoop on the Centennial Carillon tower

By Valeria Chao
November 27, 2012 12:00 AM
A carillonneur is a person who plays the bells in a bell tower, and it is not an easy job. It takes hours of practice hitting large, long, wooden keys that look like broom handles. Calluses start to form on the back of a carillonneur's hand from constantly hitting the wooden keys.
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Where to spend the holidays

By Valeria Chao
November 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Snow, hot chocolate, fancy dinners, unlimited desserts, presents, cozy fires and laughing with the family are all part of this holiday season. As the semester is wrapping up, students are making plans to return home for Thanksgiving and Christmas. But how do married couples decide where to go?
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A little taste of modern dance

By Valeria Chao
November 15, 2012 12:00 AM
The BYU dancEnsemble company is ready to show the audience the different aspects of modern dance as it hits the stage this weekend.
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What goes on behind the curtains

By Valeria Chao
November 13, 2012 12:00 AM
The ballet studio has turned into a sauna. Sweat drips off of the dancers and creates puddles on the floor. Dancers breathe heavily and their toes bleed through their shoes. Their bodies are tired but determination keeps them going. One hour has passed and there are still three more to go.
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Provo gaining more popularity one band at a time

By Valeria Chao
November 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Local bands are making it big in Provo. Parlor Hawk, a Provo band, is no exception, gaining national recognition. The band is coming out with its second album with the help of fans.
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BYU's Ballet Showcase brings variety to the stage

By Valeria Chao
November 08, 2012 12:00 AM
The BYU Ballet Showcase company started rehearsing before school was even in session in preparation for their annual fall performance this weekend.
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