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RMU: Challenges, setbacks push doctoral student to excel

As successful as she’s been as a student, professor and researcher, Kirsten Thornhill is no stranger to rock bottom. In an interesting twist, the first half of that sentence likely wouldn’t have been possible without the second part. Before earning her doctor of philosophy in health ...

Garden Help Desk: Adequate light and fertilizer lead to healthy orchids

We have a happy little orchid, which appears extremely healthy and active. The leaves are vibrant and the spikes are prolific as you can see. We water fertilizer about every two weeks. The problem is some of these spikes have been growing for the best part of a year or more and we don’t see ...

Tales from Utah Valley: Continue suicide prevention during summer break

It is almost summer break, a time many of us look forward to because of the opportunity to enjoy the great weather, the outdoor activities, a bit of relaxation time and getting a break from school. That’s the good news. The bad news is there are people — both adults and kids — in the ...

United Way: Celebrating Myla Dutton’s legacy to our community

The world has lost a woman who had an amazing influence on Utah County for decades. Myla Dutton passed away in San Diego on Monday evening. Myla was a dear friend and colleague, and she was instrumental in creating lasting change in our community for families living in poverty. Myla came to ...

BYU: Students film documentary featuring BYU-Pathway program in Ghana

On Feb. 16, four Brigham Young University journalism seniors — Sydni Merrill, Derek VanBuskirk, Ethan Porter and Joel Leighton — embarked on a 10-day trip to Africa for their media innovations capstone project: a documentary on BYU-Pathway Worldwide students. BYU-Pathway Worldwide is an ...

Money Matters: Want to be your own boss? This is the place

In these tenuous economic times, chances are you know somebody impacted by company layoffs or staff reductions. For instance, doTERRA, a Pleasant Grove-based wellness company, recently announced a “rightsizing” initiative, resulting in almost 300 pink slips. These former employees are ...