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Over the last few years, arts, culture and entertainment coverage has been declining. I’ve heard some argue that people are less interested in culture or that the stories aren’t that interesting, so there’s no point in writing news about the arts. I, however, would argue that the arts and culture have become so accessible, it’s not long before you find something fascinating.

Luckily on Deseret.com, we have great coverage on arts, entertainment and culture. Here are some of the best stories from the last week:

🧂 What is the Spiral Jetty without the Great Salt Lake? In 1970, Robert Smithson used the lake as both a medium and canvas to create one of the most iconic works of land art in the world. Now, one of the key materials used to make the work could be gone in a matter of years.

📺 A Lauren McCluskey documentary is coming to ESPN+: Here’s what you need to know: ESPN produced “Listen,” a new documentary about the life and tragic death of University of Utah runner Lauren McCluskey. McCluskey’s death caused a heated debate about campus safety after it was revealed that she had reached out to university police officers prior to being shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend.

📷 The wildest photos after 700 inches of the ‘Greatest Snow on Earth’ fall on Utah: Just some spectacular photos of a record-breaking snow season.

🎼 Using Beethoven’s hair, scientists determined the real cause of the composer’s mysterious death: “What would Beethoven have accomplished if he lived longer?” This is a common question among classical music fans with even fewer answers. However, using a lock of Beethoven’s hair, scientists might have discovered what killed him at the age of 56. They also may have discovered a family secret.

💿 Vinyl records outsell CDs for the first time since the ’80s: Some people might just feel nostalgic, but according to The Verge, “Many audiophiles claim the format provides a warmer, more authentic sound compared to digital (though some would argue this is largely subjective).”

📼 A revived website has people wondering: Is Blockbuster coming back to life? Remember that store you used to visit to rent movies? If you went to their website a while ago, you got a message informing you they were no longer in business (with the exception of the location in Bend, Oregon, perhaps). But now, you’ll get a cryptic message: “We are working on rewinding your movie.”

Also on our minds: The DEI debate intensifies, Utah becomes the first state with a law that may limit teen social media use and the Utah women’s basketball “underdog mentality.”

Also, a loving and beautiful tribute to our copy chief, Todd Curtis. #TeamTodd

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— Kathleen 🐝