Finding faith amid the chaos of Christmas

December 5, 2011

Reading Time: < 1 minute All too often, the true meaning of Christmas gets buried in twinkling lights, tinsel, pine needles, gift tags, eggnog and sleigh bells.   Photographer Michael Slade wanted to find out just how deep it can be buried, so he began a project to uncover the true spirit of the season. For the past three years, […]

Scarves: The accessory that keeps on giving

December 5, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Scarves are the one fashion accessory that never seem to go out of style. They are worn globally year round. Scarves have proven to be good for more than warmth, they are a statement of fashion worn by both males and females. They are very affordable and can even be made using a simple piece […]

An intimate look inside a classic: The Nutcracker Ballet

December 5, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes It was dark backstage.   The blue, yellow and red lights flooded the stage from the wings and reflected a multi-hued rainbow on the backstage full-length mirror. My heart was racing and I thought I might choke on the flurry of butterflies in my stomach, but I had practiced long and hard for this role. […]

A sport’s fans dating advice

December 5, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Most of my advice is directed at men, but I’m pretty sure you women will be interested too.   Over Thanksgiving, I encountered a serious relationship barrier – football. It offended my girlfriend, on a personal level, that I wanted to spend any part of that day doing anything but looking deep into her eyes […]

Through children’s eyes: Museum explores true meaning of Christmas

December 5, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Small hands grasped pencils, paintbrushes and clay across Utah Valley, working to bring the true spirit of Christmas to life.   Beginning Friday, Dec. 2, visitors to the Springville Museum of Art can view a special selection of art: the 26th annual Christmas Lamb exhibit, featuring children’s art from throughout Utah Valley. The exhibit, running […]

The Christmas drink: An appreciation

December 5, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes When we think of the astounding variety of foods, desserts, candies and chocolates that we, in the name of tradition, will stuff our faces with this holiday season, our minds turn to the well-known staples of the giddily-gluttonous Christmas feasts of years past: gingerbread, mashed potatoes, puddings, cookies and a turkey so large that it […]

Sideline Special

December 5, 2011

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Utah Valley volleyball setter Brookelyn Campbell gives a day-to-day, inside look of the team’s trip to North Dakota for the Great West Conference tournament. The Wolverines had just clinched the regular season conference crown and the tournament No. 1 seed the week before with a win over North Dakota at home.   Nov. 15  […]

Two-time teammates

December 5, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes Most people playing a team sport will say their teammates are their best friends. After eight years of playing together, it’s no longer a cliché.   Kaycee Mansfield and Cydne Mason are two juniors starting for the UVU women’s basketball team. They started playing together in seventh grade in American Fork and have continued through […]

Why Black Friday is a good day

December 5, 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutes Orem is a pretty boring place. I know that because I live here. It’s one reason why the frenzy of Black Friday is one of my favorite winter traditions.   To watch some of the normally demure Mormon mothers scramble like offensive lineman for pallets of discounted goods, and to see them express so much excitement […]