Utah’s higher education aims still can’t get us out of our hole
If altitude had anything to do with the Race to the Top Fund’s recent contest, Utah probably would have been a finalist. However, Barack Obama’s Race to the Top Fund…
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WE CAN STILL DO BETTER Number of breast-fed children in U.S. remains lower than most countries
For an industrialized nation, the United States needs a lot more changes and support in its breast-feeding culture. The amount of breast-fed children, even if they only nursed one time,…
Waiting becomes more artistic at the Covey Center
While waiting to buy tickets for a dance performance or a play at the Covey Center for the Arts, its walls were once noticeably calling for something to enhance the…
Being on staff: Notes from a novice
Becoming a staff member of a college newspaper was probably one of the biggest surprises of my summer. It’s been a strange place to come to, as most new environments…
Events August 2 through August 22
Monday August 2 Music: AMERICAN FORK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES—7 p.m. at the Amphitheater at Quail Cove 851 E. 700 N. American Fork. Visit afcity.org or call 801-763-3081. Free Music: MINDY…
Utah disabled feeling sting of budget cuts
The recent recession and budget cuts in Utah have effected nearly all state agencies. Even vital programs and departments that most people don’t mind paying taxes for have taken huge…
Illegal to legal immigration a DREAM: Federal legislation could lead to conditional citizenship for some
Arizona’s recent move to take immigration legislation into its own hands has probably scared most of the people it’s supposed to affect, but one long-existing act of federal legislation could…
Event listing July 19 – August 1
Monday July 19 Festival: SPANISH FORK FIESTA DAYS — Call 1-801-804-4500 or visit SpanishFork.org for a schedule of events and their locations. Music: AMERICAN FORK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES — 7…
337 PROJECT ART TRUCK: INTERACTIVE, EDUCATIONAL AND ALWAYS MOVING
The thing about art is that it can be encountered in various ways. The thing about the 337 Project Art Truck is that this encounter will either drive past you…
LILITH FAIR: WHY COME BACK NOW?
If hardcore Sarah McLachlan fans haven’t informed you yet, Lilith Fair is coming back to Utah. After 12 years of not being in the state and 11 years of not…
Events Listing July 5 to July 18
Monday July 5 Festival: FREEDOM DAYS — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit FreedomFestival.org for a list of events and their locations. Music: AMERICAN FORK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES — 7…
Utah Valley entrepreneurs go international through Etsy
Since Etsy emerged on the Internet in 2005, it has grown into a diverse online marketplace where creators and collectors of homemade, handmade and vintage items can indulge their particular…
What could have happened: Red Butte Canyon oil spill stops short of Great Salt Lake
While extensive oil removal efforts are taking place in response to the oil spill in Red Butte Canyon caused by Chevron, a primary concern is that the spill may leak…
Events Calendar June 21-July 4
Monday June 21 Festivals: LEHI ROUND-UP CELEBRATION—Visit lehicity.com for a complete list of events and their locations. Music: AMERICAN FORK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES—7 p.m. at the Amphitheater at Quail Cove…
