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Sundance crowd panics at film premier when fire extinguisher explodes

January 19th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Katie Swain PARK CITY—An explosion in the Eccles Theater ticketholder’s tent caused mass panic Friday at the Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Kill Your Darlings” Friday. A fire extinguisher was knocked off the wall and burst open on impact, spreading cloudy, smoky fog throughout the tent. People began screaming and rushing for the exits, […]

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Sundance 2013: ‘Crystal Fairy’ is a trip . . . literally

January 19th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

Story & Photo by Ben Hansen Special to Hard News Café PARK CITY—The 2013 Sundance Film Festival opened with a handful of films on Thursday night. Perhaps the most anticipated of the bunch, “Crystal Fairy” promised star power (Michael Cera), an eccentric director (Sebastian Silva), and an intriguing storyline. Jamie (Michael Cera) is a drug-abusing […]

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Advocate-journalists: How suffering in India changed our worldviews

January 18th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

Story By Dani Hayes Photos by Brian Champagne LOGAN—It was during a photo assignment in India that she felt drawn to something more personal and powerful than traditional journalism. After more than 35 years as a photojournalist for National Geographic and other national outlets, suddenly a young man staring at her through her Hasselblad viewfinder […]

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USU Eastern science prof headed to be Legislature’s ‘father figure’

January 18th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Nathan Manley USU Eastern Eagle Staff Writer PRICE—Many dreams and goals are never achieved in a lifetime. Priorities and responsibility overshadow that which is most wanted. However, being the first Republican representative elected in House District 69 in Carbon County is a crowning achievement, especially when shrouded by losses in the two previous elections. […]

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USU Eastern closes residence hall as enrollment woes continue

January 18th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

By Seth Richards USU Eastern Eagle News Editor PRICE—Because of a nearly 6 percent drop in enrollment at USU Eastern between fall and spring semesters, there are no longer enough students at the Price campus to justify use of four residence halls. Burtenshaw Hall, deemed the most expensive to keep open, has been closed for […]

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From teen radio reporter to early-bird UPR host, alum has plenty to say

January 18th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Stacey Worster Special from The Utah Statesman LOGAN—Not many people can say they started a career before they could drive. But Kerry Bringhurst says she doesn’t always do things typically. At age 14, Bringhurst learned to balance junior high and full-time job as a reporter for the local radio station in Vernal, Utah, her […]

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Humanitarian-journalists talk about advocacy, women in photography

January 17th, 2013 Posted in Opinion |

LOGAN—Lynn Johnson, a veteran National Geographic photojournalist who came to Utah State Wednesday to talk about her “advocacy journalism” efforts to benefit humanitarian causes in India, also talked to AggieTV News about women in photojournalism. Click here. AggieTV News video by Chris Garff and Brian Champagne. Johnson and her humanitarian-activist-writer colleague Jen Saffron, came to […]

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Broadcast news alum now reporting on the world from Vietnam

January 16th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Stacey Worster Special from the Utah Statesman HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam—Sarah Dallof’s colleagues, professors and bosses would all agree on one thing—she can do it all. Whether behind the camera, putting together stories, editing, producing and, most of all, reporting about the world we live in—she has taken her education and experience to […]

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Redford’s annual celebration of film and culture opens this week

January 14th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Ben Hansen Special to Hard News Café PARK CITY, Utah—The Sundance Film Festival starts Thursday, and like every year, the 2013 edition is packed with film premiers, concerts, celebrities, parties, panel discussions and off-screen events. Let’s begin with the films. There are always a few flicks at the fest every year that boast major […]

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Advocacy journalism: Photographers ‘build bridges’ in USU event

January 14th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life |

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 and Activism Meet” is sponsored by the USU Caine College of the Arts and […]

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Logan has potential to be great art city, Fine Art Gallery owner says

December 17th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life, Business |

By 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  artist set out to change the valley’s reputation in the art world by creating […]

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Skiers bummed: Where is Utah’s greatest snow on earth?

December 17th, 2012 Posted in Opinion |

By Danielle Manley LOGAN — Kyle Todd’s skis hit the snow packed terrain and fresh powder flies around his body.  He glides through the snow with elegant grace and precision. He’s not competing. He’s not racing. Todd is doing what he loves most for pure enjoyment. “Everybody has that thing, where they kind of get […]

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Mom-and-pop restaurants becoming an ‘endangered species’

December 17th, 2012 Posted in Business |

‘When we first opened, some people would eat lunch here and then be back for dinner. Those are the people who kept us open.’ — Jack Carlisle By Katie Swain LOGAN – It’s early morning, still dark outside, and Mark Grodkowski arrives at  Sweetly Divine  to start the morning preparations before he opens his doors. […]

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Deaf education program at USU on its way back after 2006 lawsuit

December 17th, 2012 Posted in Opinion |

By Brandon Fonda LOGAN – Jonathan Helgesen, a 28-year-old grad student, is the last of 12 former students who sued Utah State University for inadequate services for deaf students back in May of 2006. At the time USU – which used to have the highest number of deaf students in the state – was not […]

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Small-business Saturday here to stay in Black Friday weekend

December 17th, 2012 Posted in Business |

By Jessica Sonderegger LOGAN — Tyler McGinnis has never been one for the Black Friday bustle, preferring the warm comfort of his bed over the manic crowds and rising death toll of this demi-holiday.  While the promises of Black Friday have most recently become a week-long affair, McGinnis has finally found a comfortable way to […]

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Spirit Goat: Home soap business takes a leap to downtown store front

December 17th, 2012 Posted in Business |

By Danielle Manley LOGAN — Becky Yeager had no idea her daughters’ sensitive skin would lead to a full-blown small business. Ten years ago Yeager discovered her two girls had extremely sensitive skin and needed to find alternative skin-care products to what was sold in the store. “We couldn’t use regular soap on them,” Yeager […]

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Basketball ref gets certified: ‘If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em’

December 17th, 2012 Posted in Sports |

By Curtis Lundstrom LOGAN — Years ago, Ron Lundstrom was coaching a youth basketball game when he had a run-in with an official. When a disputed call led to easy points for the opposing team, Lundstrom argued with the official. But rather than issue a technical foul as is common in basketball, the official ripped […]

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School board OKs land purchase for new Millville high school

December 16th, 2012 Posted in Opinion |

By Curtis Lundstrom MILLVILLE — Make room for a new high school. Alfalfa fields, on State Road 165 in between 2450 South and 2700 South, was approved for purchase by the Cache County Board of Education Thursday for the construction of the school. The property, which spans 48 acres, will cost about $830,000, and the […]

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Smithfield youth center building in ‘superlative’ shape, architect says

December 16th, 2012 Posted in Opinion |

By Curtis Lundstrom SMITHFIELD – It was one item after another Wednesday for the City Council between annexations, animal rights regulations and resolutions. All on top of reports, including a detailed summary of a structural study done on the Youth Center building. Allen Roberts, president of Cooper/Roberts Architects, conducted a study of the building three […]

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River Heights considers fixing road surface problems on 300 East

December 16th, 2012 Posted in Opinion |

By Curtis Lundstrom RIVER HEIGHTS – Addressing public comment Tuesday, the City Council took under advisement a proposition to repave 100 East. This has been presented to the council a couple of times in the past several years, but lack of public favor has held off any plans to fix the road. “We sent out […]

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