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Matters that Matter: Walk to prevent suicide

How can simply going for a walk help to prevent suicide? Suicide prevention walks are held all over the country by various organizations, especially during the month of September, which is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. But, how can all of this walking make a difference? Joining together, ...

United Way: Many hands make big changes possible during Day of Caring

There are days when you get to see a community at its very best. For me, this year’s United Way Day of Caring was one of those days. Nearly 2,000 volunteers spread throughout Utah County, working on more than 80 different projects. They came from some of our largest employers and from ...

With demographic dip in sight, Utah universities prepare for budget impacts

Universities across the country are preparing for a major threat: a demographic dip in traditional college-aged people and a drop in the public’s confidence in higher education. Utah, according to a new report, is faring better than the national average. Still, that existential hazard ...

A place for BYU fans: Inaugural First Down Provo Friday sees strong turnout

The inaugural "First Down Provo" kicked off in downtown Provo Friday, a pregame celebration for Cougar fans the night before BYU football began Big 12 Conference play against Arizona Saturday. Taking place on the Utah County grounds at the corner of Center Street and University Avenue, it was ...

Where to commemorate 25 years since 9/11 in Utah County on Friday

Friday marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and cities in Utah Valley are commemorating the date in various ways. The northern Utah County cities of Alpine, Cedar Hills, Highland and Pleasant Grove are holding a combined National Day of Service event Friday, where more ...

EveryDay Strong: Meeting needs through relationships

I’ve been with EveryDay Strong since the very beginning. I did a lot of work with Women United a few years ago and I can remember the first group meeting we had that introduced EveryDay Strong. At the time, I had no idea the impact EveryDay Strong’s message would have on the functionality ...