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Everyday Strong: Safe to fail

We’ve all felt the heartbreak that comes with losing the student council election, being cut from the basketball team, or seeing a big red “f” on the test after hours of study. Personal failure is painful, but watching your child struggle through a tough failure is perhaps worse. As ...

Money Matters: How psychology affects how you save

Saving money is an essential financial skill that can lead to a secure and stable future. However, many individuals struggle with saving consistently, despite having the best intentions. In fact, recent statistics show that the savings rate in the United States is currently far below average. ...

Tales from Utah Valley: Continue to honor Juneteenth, even after June

We can continue to honor Juneteenth and all that it stands for, even though the day came and went last week. This special day has been celebrated by many people for years with family get-togethers, parties and parades. But, it wasn’t until Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021 that ...

Mayors of Utah Valley: Embracing a big moment as a valley

For decades, BYU fans have longed for the school to join an elite athletic conference. And after years of effort and negotiations, that day is here, effective July 1, as the Cougars join the Big 12 Conference. (Former President Kevin J. Worthen can rightly count this as one of his major ...

Chamber Chat: Behind each glass of water is years of technical expertise

“If we do our jobs right, we’ll never be in the news.” This sentiment, conveyed to me early on in my career in the water industry, sparked unease when I was invited to write a short piece for the Daily Herald. Coupled with my wife’s honest feedback on my initial draft to: “Write for ...