October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month nationally, offering an opportunity to reflect on how domestic violence affects individuals and families in Utah County. The consequences are profound and far‑reaching, and are borne not only by survivors but by the communities that care for them. ...
The mission statement of the Utah Debate Commission begins with “The Mission of the non-profit Commission is to produce substantive, independent, and nonpartisan debates of significance to the State of Utah.”: It is a desirable and lofty goal. But we in the Utah Libertarian Party believe ...
When my kids returned to school in Lehi this August, so did my worries. There were plenty of them — that’s part of being a mother. But one loomed largest: The pedestrian crossing at Timpanogos Highway and Center Street. Hundreds of students cross the busy highway every weekday, to and from ...
With the end of September came the end of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Each year during this month, hopefully our awareness becomes stronger and our determination more fixed. We can all work to help prevent suicide by watching out for each other, asking how others are doing, asking for ...
Air pollution kills people; especially severe air pollution, even short term. The EPA has a 24-hour safety limit for air pollution for this reason. Some landmark historical examples: On Dec. 5, 1952, the “Great London Smog Episode” smothered London and opened the world’s eyes to how ...
Against the recommendation of the Provo City Planning Commission and citizen protests, the City Council is seeking to rezone the Provo East Central Historic District to allow some grossly incompatible development. By doing so, the Council is also ignoring its own planning document — the ...
The other night, I got up at 3 a.m. to use the bathroom and heard the dishwasher making a terrible grinding noise. I couldn’t stop the cycle by pushing buttons, but it stopped when I opened the door. All good. We (meaning Dave) could deal with the problem in the morning. I plodded back BEEP ...
In my circles and in the landscape of education, I hear all too frequently a phrasing about the “industry of education,” or “in our industry,” leading into more talk about the nature of teaching and learning from early childhood through the university systems. To be fair, I know that ...
It’s officially that time of year again and school is back in full swing. With that comes concerns of pedestrian safety especially around elementary schools. According to the Transportation Research Board approximately 25,000 children are injured and more than 100 are killed each year while ...
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, ...
