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BYU-Idaho freshman plays piano for a Prophet

Annie McMurray, a freshman studying nursing, played the piano for President Thomas S. Monson at a special gathering at the President’s Club in Salt Lake City on March 15.

“We were allowed to choose anything from classical to jazz and we sat three tables away from President Monson and were able to play and listen to him speak,” McMurray said. “It was a great honor to be able to play and be in the same room as President Monson.” [read more]

Comic frenzy gets a little jolly and joyous

At most shows and concerts, the audience focuses on the performers, but at Comic Frenzy, the audience is the show.

You just can’t top this

The clock is running, sweat is dripping, and — cups are stacking? Two BYU-Idaho students have excelled in a hobby that literally raises the bar — or the cups.

‘Golden Compass’ angers Catholics, sparks controversy

The new film The Golden Compass comes to theaters Dec. 7. Based on the anti-religious book series His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman, The Golden Compass is creating controversy around the world, including BYU-Idaho.

Behind the scenes with Daryn Tufts

Daryn Tufts, Ricks College grad and creator of American Mormon, talked with Scroll’s Ben Caballero about life and his new movie, Stalking Santa.

Singing praises

Cold hands, warm hearts and a group of students who enjoy singing hymns are all part of what has become known as Stadium Singing.

Insomnia isn’t so bad

Past and present BYU-Idaho students entered the Insomnia Film Festival on Oct. 13 with hope and a fast car.

Breinholt preoccupied with 1985

Lights, musicians, cell phones, guitars and dancing couples are what could be seen Nov. 9 at the Hart Auditorium during the performance of Peter Breinholt and Sam Payne.

‘Princess Bride’ gets a BYU-I makeover

Mention The Princess Bride in any BYU-Idaho apartment, and cries of “twoo love” and “inconceivable” will most likely ring in the air, paired with fits of laughter and rolling eyes.

Local orchestra to perform concert

There will be a free orchestra concert at the Rexburg Tabernacle Civic Center this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., courtesy of the Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra.

Students twang it up at Nashville Nights

A man in love with a green-eyed girl, a woman whose tear drops fall on her guitar and a fox on the run were just part of what the subject matter at Nashville Nights in the Kirkham Auditorium Nov. 2.

Extravadance — practice galore

Sweat, bruises, blisters, calluses, and sore muscles are a badge of dedication for most dancers, and the ingredients the BYU-Idaho dancers use to make Extravadance.

Former BYU-I student to work at CMT

Many students, often before they even graduate, fantasize about that perfect career they have always wanted. What would it be like to actually have that dream job? Leighton Linning is one former student who got that chance in more ways than one.

Carnival to offer fun and a little charity

Pumpkin bowling, bobbing for apples and broom racing are just a few of the activities that will take place at BYU-Idaho’s Halloween Carnival Oct. 31 at the Hart Fieldhouse.

Students shine with showtunes

Five blokes dancing, single girls singing, a mix tape and a bottle of hair spray. These and much more were seen and heard at the Broadway Revue on Oct. 26 in the Kirkham Auditorium.

From the Big Apple to a Little Potato

Rexburg music fans aren’t used to seeing bands from New York and San Diego make a stop in Rexburg, but on Nov. 5 and 6, two bands will bring big-city rock to the Westwood Theater.

BYU-I dancers battle it out

Opening to the song “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” Battle of the Dance performers tore up the Kirkham Auditorium with their talent and energy Friday, Oct. 19.

Choir shows off Harvest diversity

The Harvest Choir Fest concluded Oct. 20, and the BYU-Idaho choral programs pulled out all the stops, with four major vocal groups performing 19 songs.

Deseret Book turns popular devotional tour into DVD

Take a break, ladies, and enjoy Time Out for Women, out on DVD for the first time.

Play stars heroin and heroine

The Theatre Department is putting on the action packed stage play Wait Until Dark in the Snow Black Box Theater on Oct. 17-20 and the week after, Oct. 23-27.

Don’t be late for a date to skate

Swing dancing and Friday-night Latin dancing are popular activities that BYU-Idaho offers students.

But for at least two students, Monday-night roller-skating is the most anticipated activity of the week.

Students can have a chance to be on television

Teton Cast & Crew has just recently arrived in Rexburg, and the casting and crew company is looking for talent.

‘Meet Your Match’ covers dating

Hanging out? Whatever happened to dating? To answer these questions, Stephanie Fower, a graduate in communications from BYU in Provo, Utah, has written Meet Your Match.

Spori Art Gallery gets a little magical

The gallery is now showing Un Brella, an exhibit of illustrations created by BYU-Idaho art professor Scott E. Franson.

The public library: a novel idea

Ever been to the David O. McKay Library and found that every computer was taken, or that the book or video required for a class was checked out and even had a waiting list?

Stand-up comedy to premiere at BYU-I

Through unanimous consent from the activities committee, the idea of having stand-up comedy here at BYU has been brought to pass.

Sibling quartet to perform at BYU-I

BYU-Idaho students don’t have to be studying music to appreciate different genres of music.

The makeover master

Most of us, when we think of fashion or make-up, picture glamorous females who spend long hours in the salon or in front of a mirror;

Quintet to come to BYU-I

For students who are hungry to hear a variety of instruments, their palate will soon be satisfied at the performance of The Quintet of the Americas.

Hobbies that heal

Recent medical research has discovered evidence that there is a special type of “healing power” that comes with pursuing an art.

Adventures in amateur acting

It’s not every day that an Arts and Entertainment writer gets an undercover assignment, so when my editor suggested I audition for a campus production and write about my experience, I jumped at the chance.

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