Even non-sports fans probably heard about the big college football game in Provo last weekend, with a pair of Top 10 teams facing off in what turned out to be a very exciting game. Since then, the sports world has frequently discussed the outcome and BYU's potential, which is now ranked No. 2 ...
The state of Utah gets to be in the spotlight for sports fans this weekend as a Top 10 showdown is on tap in Provo. Since I covered sports for more than two decades, I've seen plenty of thrilling gridiron battles before and this is definitely a fun opportunity for both No. 8-ranked BYU and No. ...
I think most of us can agree that one of the important roles of government at all levels is public safety. That can refer to defending the country from attack at the national level or providing for law enforcement and first responders at the local level. Since the Declaration of Independence ...
Today I’m going to give my opinion on giving opinions. After all, that is what this page is about. It’s a place for the sharing of different viewpoints and learning about how others see the world. But I also believe this page should be held to a higher standard than comment boards or ...
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the future. It can be difficult to consider what might happen next week, let alone years or decades down the road. Some things are fairly predictable, while others will be completely different than we envision. Just look at any of Hollywood’s ...
You have probably heard plenty of times by now that today marks 25 years since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. I doubt that any American who lived through that poignant moment in time will ever forget where they were, what they were doing or the thoughts that they had when the World Trade ...
When asked about Labor Day, I suspect most people immediately think about the benefits of having a three-day weekend in early September. It's a day off! It's time to head out of town or go fishing or have a barbecue or go swimming or wrap up summer in some other fashion. But I've been ...
About a year ago, I had the chance to talk to some local fifth-graders at a career day. As an introduction, I handed out a number of copies of the newspaper. It captivated the attention of the students as they flipped through the pages, looking at the photos and reading some of the stories. ...
Whether heading to kindergarten for the first time or getting ready for that senior year of high school, most students in Utah Valley will be back in the classroom in the next week, which is why I think this is a great time to talk about our public school system. Having access to ...
One of the highlights of the year for me is the chance to join with my Special Olympian friends for the annual Short-Game Challenge at the Utah Open at Riverside Country Club in Provo. Each time I step up with my partner to compete in the 9-hole competition I feel like I can a new insight ...
