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Same-sex marriage: Officially banned, acceptance growing even in Utah

May 1st, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Katie Swain LOGAN—Cary Youmans and Reid Furniss met for the first time while still in high school in Idaho, helping a mutual friend make a movie spoof. Furniss was convinced the two would meet again. But 33 years later, they found each other again via Facebook, and immediately felt a connection. They fell in […]

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Parking lot crash becomes big mess for Logan woman

May 1st, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Dawn Otterby LOGAN—A Logan woman was arrested April 24 after signing a false name to her written police statement. Logan Police Lt. Brad Franke said police were called to 412 N. 200 East to review a minor car accident between Rachel Vasquez, 28, and another driver in the InstaCare parking lot. According to police, Vasquez gave officers […]

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Rush to early marriage feeds Utah’s higher-than-average divorce rate

May 1st, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Dani Hayes LOGAN—Utah has a higher-than-average divorce rate compared to the national average. According to a 2009 U.S. Census Bureau study, the national divorce rate is 3.4, with Utah slightly higher at 3.6. The state has a strong emphasis on marriage, largely stemming from the Mormon religion that dominates the culture. “People gravitate to […]

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Sociology prof makes a difference before career move to Chicago

May 1st, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Jessica Sonderegger LOGAN—Her students recognize her as one of their most influential professors; her colleagues recognize her as a valuable asset to their team and research. Her expertise and passion are said to have exemplified the purpose of academia and encouraged an acceptance of diversity throughout the campus and community. And she’s only been […]

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Remembering Alan: ‘Campus literally stopped’ when art prof died

April 29th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Katie Swain LOGAN—Spontaneous. Quirky. Blunt. Creative. Honest. Persistent. Maverick. Mentor. Innovator. Devoted. Rebellious. Whirling dervish. Hurricane.  A tornado of ideas. That was Alan Hashimoto, the Utah State University graphic design professor who died in February at age 58 in his office. The response from the students and faculty has been intense and emotional. “He […]

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Council reschedules Miss Millville pageant

April 28th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Tanner Simmons MILLVILLE – A nearly empty room awaited the beginning of Thursday’s City Council and remained that way throughout the entirety of the meeting. Mayor Mike Johnson briefly introduced the city’s financial report for the third quarter of the 2013 fiscal year, which was then read by Millville’s treasurer Tara Hobbs and recorder […]

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Logan man pleads guilty to controlled-substance counts

April 28th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Tanner Simmons LOGAN – A Logan man pleaded guilty to two criminal counts Tuesday morning at his arraignment in First District Court. Leonel Figueroa stood before Judge Clint Judkins pleading guilty to possession or use of a controlled substance and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Before reaching a plea bargain, Figueroa was […]

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Smithfield man asks city to remove snow-storage ‘doughnut’

April 28th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Tanner Simmons SMITHFIELD – Between city proclamations, requests concerning land from residents and discussion of fire engines, Mayor Darrell Simmons kept busy during Wednesday’s City Council meeting. May 14 has officially been declared as Arbor Day in Smithfield. “We urge all citizens to care for trees, woodlands and forestry programs,” said Simmons. “This is […]

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Court date reset for Logan man after no-show

April 28th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Paul Christiansen LOGAN — First District Court Judge Kevin Allen ordered a Logan man released on his own recognizance Thursday afternoon following an arrest warrant hearing. Defendant Nathan Cook, charged with forgery, a third-degree felony, and theft, a misdemeanor, failed to appear before Judge Thomas Willmore for a scheduled pretrial conference Monday. An arrest […]

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Contestants needed for Miss Millville; pageant set for May

April 28th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Tanner Simmons MILLVILLE – The Miss Millville Pageant has been rescheduled from April 27 to May 23 due to lack of participants, as well as interference of the Mountain Crest High School junior prom. The pageant is a longstanding tradition for the city for more than twenty years. Council member Mark Williams, his wife […]

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Expanded Al’s Sporting Goods means sad farewell to Logan Burgers

April 25th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Jessica Sonderegger LOGAN—Depending on who you talk to, the storyline is either progress and growth, or the little guy getting crushed by a big neighbor. The 500-pound gorilla in this case is Al’s Sporting Goods, which has bought a 10-acre parcel at 1000 North and Main Street to move from its current location at […]

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‘Beat the Boot!’—commuters, renters clash with city on parking policies

April 21st, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Katie Swain LOGAN—Utah State University student Jeff Parker is rekindling a push for Logan City to change its policy regarding booting, the hated practice of attaching immovable metal “Denver boots” to the tires of illegally parked vehicles. Commuter students and residents of the many apartment complexes that surround the university despise booting companies, but […]

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‘Caring for America’—Feminist scholar describes underappreciated caregivers

April 21st, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Jessica Sonderegger LOGAN—Feminist scholar Eileen Boris of the University of California, Santa Barbara, came to Utah State University this week to introduce faculty and students to her current research. In a state that is far from the forefront of the organizing efforts of workers’ rights, Boris spent the afternoon discussing the collaborative efforts of […]

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Hug Your Mother—Logan joins international Earth Day celebrations

April 21st, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Jessica Sonderegger LOGAN—The third week in April traditionally presents a parallel of deadlines and celebrations. Where Cache Valley residents were expected to complete the legal requirements of Tax Day, April 15th, they also celebrate the planet Earth the following Monday. Though participation in the latter is less of a legal obligation, there will definitely […]

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Opinion: Art is much more than a pretty picture

April 21st, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life, Opinion |

By Dani Hayes When I say I’m studying art history, I see the word “pointless” glaze over people’s eyes. Or a smirk crosses their lips. Or eyes wander as they scramble to change the subject. It’s annoying. I honestly can talk about art for hours. What can I say? it’s one of my passions. Therefore, […]

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Community forum on gun violence scheduled April 26

April 20th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Paul Christiansen LOGAN — The hot-button issue of gun violence in America is prominent in the media and on the minds of many people, both nationally and locally. The Cache Valley Gun Violence Community Forum, an opportunity for local citizens to express their concerns, will begin Friday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Logan’s […]

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Students propose recycling system for USU cafés

April 19th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Dawn Otterby LOGAN — A group of Utah State University students is waiting for approval from USU Dining Services before implementing a recycling system in three campus cafés. John Papageorgiou, Shayna Marcure, Rob Gentillon, Eden Williams, Lindsey Mortensen, Morgan Jacobsen, and Ryan Yelinski teamed up with Dining Services after discovering a lot of campus […]

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Paradise asks CCSO deputy to keep a closer eye on Thrill Hill

April 19th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Dawn Otterby PARADISE — Residents can expect to see an increase in police presence during the coming months. Wednesday the Town Council met with Cache County Sheriff Deputy Blake Hansen and discussed plans for summer police coverage. Hansen, the deputy assigned to Paradise, started the meeting by apologizing for his absence during the last […]

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Art, Music, Theater courses will cost more under new tuition plan

April 19th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Katie Swain LOGAN—The Utah Board of Regents has approved Utah State University’s Caine College of the Arts for differential tuition—extra fees charged for all courses in the college above the tuition required by the university. Starting July 1, all CCA courses cost students $12 more per credit hour. Caine College of the Arts Dean […]

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Sky View students to survey N. Logan about park

April 19th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Jonathan Larson NORTH LOGAN – Three Sky View High School students visited the City Council on Wednesday and presented ideas for the development of Meadow View Park. They went to ask for permission to send out a survey in the city newsletter, but their ideas were met with enthusiasm and the group was granted […]

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