Advocacy journalism: Photographers ‘build bridges’ in USU event
Monday, January 14th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | 2 Comments »LOGAN—Veteran photographers and activists Lynn Johnson and Jen Saffron come to Utah State University this week to discuss how journalism, art and activism can work together to tell powerful stories and raise public awareness of humanitarian challenges. “Building Bridges: When Journalism ...
Logan has potential to be great art city, Fine Art Gallery owner says
Monday, December 17th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life, Business | Comments Off on Logan has potential to be great art city, Fine Art Gallery owner saysBy Dani Hayes LOGAN -- Despite the vast amount of artistic talent in Cache Valley, there wasn’t a central place for artists and art lovers to congregate, to form a community, to make a name. So one prominent community member and ...
Winter Gift Market: 100 percent Cache Valley artisan
Sunday, December 16th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Winter Gift Market: 100 percent Cache Valley artisanBy Danielle Manley LOGAN -- Sounds of amplified jazz guitar rang through the doors of the Bullen Center. Members from the community hustled around each other to see the finely crafted items at every table. Local artisans gathered for the 10th ...
ATV News: Aggie basketballer collapses; holiday updates for Cache Valley
Monday, December 10th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on ATV News: Aggie basketballer collapses; holiday updates for Cache ValleyLOGAN—Aggie TV News for Dec. 5, 2012, starts with an update on Aggie basketballer Danny Berger, who collapsed during practice this week. He stopped breathing and his heart stopped. News of Berger’s collapse went viral through student social media as Berger ...
Faculty Profile: AggieTV prof shines from fiery crash to Christmas lights
Monday, December 10th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Faculty Profile: AggieTV prof shines from fiery crash to Christmas lightsStory & Photos by D. Whitney Smith LOGAN—A little more than a year ago, a horrific traffic accident and heroic rescue to prevent a fiery death played out just yards away from the Quad at Utah State University. Chris Garff remembers ...
Legally Blond: USU professor smooches student in stage drama
Monday, November 19th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | 1 Comment »By Heidi Smith LOGAN—“Legally Blonde: The Musical,” which concluded its performances last week, made some Utah State University students uncomfortable. One scene in particular has caused some controversy on campus. Kayli Jackson, a USU student who is starring as the lead Elle ...
‘Botanizing Utah’—scientist follows 1890s photo safari of the West
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on ‘Botanizing Utah’—scientist follows 1890s photo safari of the WestStory & Photos by D. Whitney Smith LOGAN—By waving a 130-year-old photograph atop a slickrock outcrop, high above Moab Valley, botanist and emeritus Professor Bill Gray of the University of Utah said he evoked a nostalgic conversation from a well-weathered Vietnam ...
Reporter’s Notebook: Night in a cop car with ‘hell trying to break loose’
Sunday, November 11th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Reporter’s Notebook: Night in a cop car with ‘hell trying to break loose’By Dani Hayes LOGAN – My night with the cops started out with a typical noise complaint and ended with a three-man booking at Cache County Jail. Wanting to get an experience with the local police department, I set up a ride-along ...
Washington view: Life of the intern in the DC office of the SL Tribune
Friday, November 9th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | 1 Comment »Story & Photos by Betsy Blanchard WASHINGTON, D.C.—I find myself sitting in an outdated newsroom, surrounded by colorful personalities and less colorful wall décor, at the National Press Building in the heart of Washington. [caption id="attachment_8519" align="alignleft" width="288"] Betsy Blanchard, cub ...
HAM radio: Old-time ‘social media’ still important
Thursday, November 8th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on HAM radio: Old-time ‘social media’ still importantBy Dani Hayes RIVER HEIGHTS – If the power goes out and cell phones fail, amateur (HAM) radios will be one of the only communication outlets available. The city of River Heights is sponsoring a free HAM radio class to help prepare ...
American, 25, postpones life to save abandoned children of Ethiopia
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on American, 25, postpones life to save abandoned children of EthiopiaBy Mackinzie Hamilton Photo by Matthew D. LaPlante Reprinted from The Oregonian ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia—It’s lunchtime at the Yehiwot Reay compound, in the Megenagna District of Ethiopia’s sprawling capital city, and a mob of gangly boys scrambles for seats at a wooden table. ...
Smithfield cyclist survives crash, shows up for his own benefit dinner
Sunday, October 21st, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Smithfield cyclist survives crash, shows up for his own benefit dinnerBy Katie Swain SMITHFIELD – They call him Miracle Man. After an extreme bicycling accident on July 7, Smithfield resident Scott Archibald feels blessed to be alive. Hit by a truck coming down Emigration Canyon, Archibald broke or bruised every bone ...
Richmond Lions join with Logan couple to give glasses to the masses
Sunday, October 21st, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Richmond Lions join with Logan couple to give glasses to the massesStory and photo by Heidi Vaughan RICHMOND – Out of the box and into the bubbles, that’s where your donated eyeglasses go when they get into the hands of the Lions Club. Recently members of the Richmond club rolled up their ...
Craving a little freak out? Try the Heritage Center’s Haunted Hallow
Monday, October 15th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Craving a little freak out? Try the Heritage Center’s Haunted HallowBy Shayna Marcure WELLSVILLE -- For a spooky evening with the family, for a haunted date night or even for an exhilarating time with some friends, American West Heritage Center is hosting its annual Old West Corn Maze and Haunted Hallow ...
Smithfield residents say thanks to city with 150 + 3 birthday party
Monday, October 15th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Smithfield residents say thanks to city with 150 + 3 birthday partyBy Katie Swain SMITHFIELD – Founded Oct. 10, 1859, Smithfield reached its sesquicentennial in 2009. However, there was no official commemoration for it that year. In the spirit of better late than never, the Smithfield Historical Society hosted a commemorative program ...
North Logan Library offers free programs for everyone
Thursday, October 11th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on North Logan Library offers free programs for everyoneBy Jessica Sonderegger NORTH LOGAN--Jaylene Blair, head librarian at the North Logan City Library, wants everyone to know: Library classes and activities are free and available to everyone. Whether or not you are a North Logan resident, whether or not you ...
Summer in Germany results in FOTOSOMMER exhibit for 11 students
Sunday, October 7th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Summer in Germany results in FOTOSOMMER exhibit for 11 studentsBy Katie Swain LOGAN – Eleven Utah State University photography majors traveled more than 5,000 miles, spent a month in Germany, took thousands of pictures and dedicated hundreds of hours – all for one project. The culmination of their hard work ...
Popular Zumba class ending; teacher made class ‘feel like a party’
Sunday, October 7th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Popular Zumba class ending; teacher made class ‘feel like a party’By Dani Hayes PROVIDENCE – It was when her son asked if she was pregnant that she knew she had to make a change. “I wasn't pregnant, I was just fat,” said Isela Phelps, who lives in Providence. Now at 35, Phelps ...
Public Lands Day: Building a good fence to have happier neighbors
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life, Outdoors | Comments Off on Public Lands Day: Building a good fence to have happier neighborsStory by Danielle Manley, photos by Tavin Stucki WELLSVILLE -- Shovels hit the rocky terrain and filled the quiet mountain air with echos. A handful of community volunteers had come together for breakfast and live music before they started the hard ...
Family environment of Synergy program in Cornish helps troubled boys
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life, Business | Comments Off on Family environment of Synergy program in Cornish helps troubled boysBy Brandon Fonda CORNISH – Troubled boys ages 14 - 17 who suffer problems ranging from oppositional behavior and aggression to substance abuse have an option in Cache Valley. Synergy Youth Treatment is a residential treatment program designed to help. Synergy opened ...