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Letter: Let’s all resolve to ‘Be Loving’ during the new year

From a Be Loving Hotline to offering families in need a “staycation” to “Reverse Adoption” initiatives, Western States Lodging and Management (WSLM) has brought to life our core value of “Be Loving” with a campaign designed to ripple kindness across the communities we ...

Letter: High school sports are becoming prohibitively pricey

Modern social media has given everyday citizens a powerful platform to voice their concerns and highlight community injustices. Today, I want to raise awareness about an issue that feels both unfair and exploitative: the high cost of youth sports. Recently, my family attended the Manti Holiday ...

Letter: Utah must avoid Colorado’s tech regulation mistakes

Utah is a top state for business and innovation, shaping how Utahns live, work, and play while positioning us as leaders in America’s economy. I'm proud to live in a state with fast-growing tech sectors, where high-tech jobs increased over 22% in 2021 and 2022, with a projected 33% growth in ...

Letter: Nemesis or inspiration?

At a recent event in Orem, Utah, County Clerk Aaron Davidson used an odd choice of words to describe Commissioner Amelia Gardner. He called the Commissioner his “Nemesis.” I met Amelia Gardner when she was the Utah County Clerk in 2020. I was filing to run for office and found it odd that ...

Letter: Children should not receive a smartphone until age 18

The increasing use of smartphones among young children has become a growing concern. Studies show that ⅓ children under the age of 12 have their own smartphone. While smartphones offer convenience and learning opportunities, excessive use poses serious risks to children’s development. ...

Letter: Santa’s gone vegan!

This year, I’m embracing the spirit of giving in a new way—I’ve gone vegan! After centuries of milk and cookies, I’ve decided it’s time to swap dairy for creamy oat or almond milk and enjoy plant-based cookies. My decision is about more than snacks. I’m also retiring my reindeer and ...