Archive for February, 2010

TECH: Electric Cars for Reals?

Feb 11, 2010 3 Comments by Jon Schwarzmann

After a too-long absence from writing for Rhombus, I find it fitting to come back with an article that was inspired via request by another Rhombus contributor, a one Mr. J. Petersen, who sent me a link to a company called Better Place.
Simply put, Better Place is a company trying to do for the auto [...]

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MUSIC: Album Review: Fictionist, Lasting Echo

Feb 09, 2010 6 Comments by Scott Manning

I must first say it’s wonderful that we do, on occasion, find some diversity in the indie folk-laden market we call the Provo music scene.  This particular occasion is brought to you by Fictionist.
If you have not yet heard of Fictionist and have lived or been going to school in Provo for more than six [...]

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SPORTS: Podcast: BYU Basketball vs. Utah (Part I), Super Bowl and More!

Feb 09, 2010 2 Comments by Preston Johnson

The PB&J Report returns with more BYU Basketball talk and a recap of the Cougs’ first tussle (literally) of the year with The Team From Up North, as well as some Super Bowl talk. Enjoy!
You can stream the podcast by simply clicking on the link below, or you can download it to your computer by [...]

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LOCAL: Nu Skinning: In Downtown Provo, Bigger Isn't Necessarily Better

Feb 05, 2010 5 Comments by Jim Dalrymple

A few months ago, some friends from out of town came to visit and, as we drove past the still-unfinished Zion’s Bank building, they wondered aloud why such a quaint town would erect such a large eyesore. Though I got defensive (we need the jobs, I thought — and besides, they were outsiders), the underlying [...]

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THEATER: Review: Tartuffe

Feb 03, 2010 3 Comments by Jake Welch

After having lived in Provo for a couple years, I have come to develop a deep-rooted concern for cultural welfare of BYU students and the general population of those in Utah Valley. Now I know that I am not the most cultured person in the world, but I recognize the lack of value for entertainment [...]

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