Reading Time: 2 minutes I collected baseball cards, but I had to use them to start a fire when I was trapped in the wilderness. – Kyle Jellings, Managing editor Painful and awkward memories. The collection got bigger. – David Self Newlin, Opinions editor I was a fully fledged member of the official Get-Along-Gang.
Reading Time: < 1 minute The primary reason for Utah being last in terms of per pupil spending is the high ratio of children to adults. Utah is among the top states in terms of percentage of the state budget allocated to public education, but by the time that amount is allocated to students, the per pupil amount is not very high.
Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU’s Toolson Signs with Team in Turkish Basketball League He Will Begin Practice with the Team on Thursday Aug. 10, 2009 OREM, Utah – When Ryan Toolson’s agent approached him about the possibility of playing professional basketball in Turkey, UVU’s all-time leading scorer wasn’t in for it at first.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Favre re-returns to the NFL After another off-season full of wishy-washy decision making, Brett Favre has officially reported to training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. Having announced his retirement following the 2008-09 season, he again led the Vikings and the media on a wild goose chase of decision making.
Reading Time: < 1 minute “The Philosophy of Small Containers (Including post 1950s avant garde wicker baskets)” – David Self Newlin, Opinions editor “Oil painting. After every class period I would be covered in paint. It even used to get in my hair somehow! Some of my clothing still has stains and I’m always reminded of that when people point them out.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Favre re-returns to the NFL After another off-season full of Brett Favre’s waffling, he has officially reported to training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. Having announced his retirement again following the 2008-09 season, he again led the Vikings and the media on a wild goose chase of decision making.
Reading Time: 2 minutes OREM, Utah – When Ryan Toolson’s agent approached him about the possibility of playing professional basketball in Turkey, Utah Valley University’s all-time leading scorer wasn’t in for it at first. He was apprehensive about the culture, the language and to a certain degree, the European style of basketball.
Reading Time: 7 minutes THE LOTS Purple (V): Free Lot The free lot is the farthest parking lot away from all of the school buildings. Though free, you still need a permit to park here. Shuttle busses that take you to different stops around the school leave the bus stop in the South end of the lot at random intervals Monday – Thursday 7am to 10pm, and from 7am to 4pm on Fridays but are not always reliable.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Cookie Cutter Chaos Jack Waters Elitist minds hiding in a fa?ade of faith Duplicitous factions feign to exonerate Launch the oxymoron, Pre-empted holy war. Opposition claiming victory While never checking score. Ammunition fires to conquer future dreams Armed with bullets, blasphemes, and bigotry.
Reading Time: < 1 minute Jazz roster looking familiar This off-season has been one of the most decisive in team history for the Utah Jazz. Three of the Jazz’s main contributors faced opt-out clauses in their contracts this summer. Two-time All Star power forward Carlos Boozer, former All Star Mehmet Okur and deep threat Kyle Korver, each had the option to forgo the final year of their respective contracts.