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Federal budget crisis threatens USU program for at-risk students

September 3rd, 2011 Posted in Opinion |

By Todd Hamann LOGAN—The federal budget crunch could soon affect low-income and first-generation students at Utah State University, the director of the school’s Student Support Services (SSS) program said Tuesday. Student Support Services, USU’s only federally funded TRIO program, already had been cut 3.1 percent of its budget for 2011-2012, and is fighting to keep […]

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Adele delivers to a Utah crowd warmed up by Wanda Jackson

September 2nd, 2011 Posted in Opinion |

By Max Parker Dahl SALT LAKE CITY — The crowd was skeptical when Wanda Jackson took the stage to warm up for Adele. People left to stand in line for chow, updated their Facebook and Twitter statuses, and a group mumbled, “Whose grandma is that on stage?”  Wearing a white leather jacket with tassels and […]

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‘Godmother’ of undergrad research honored at display opening

September 2nd, 2011 Posted in Opinion |

Story & Photos by Heidi Hansen LOGAN—The new display in the lobby of USU’s Merrill-Cazier Library honors both the university’s “godmother” of undergraduate research and several of the Undergraduate Research Fellows themselves. English Professor Joyce Kinkead, former Associate Vice President for Research, was the day’s guest of honor, receiving a permanent “spotlight” on the new […]

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Music Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers return with I’m With You

September 2nd, 2011 Posted in Opinion |

By Ben Hansen Special to The Hard News Café The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ last release, Stadium Arcadium, is known to many as the perfect product of the band’s evolution. During the run of this 2006 album, the band achieved multi-platinum status, won a Grammy award, toured sold-out stadiums across the world, and secured their […]

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‘Degrees to Everywhere’—new magazine explains liberal education

August 31st, 2011 Posted in Arts and Life |

By D. Whitney Smith LOGAN—Amid recent criticisms that a broad liberal arts education is a waste of time, money and resources, leaders of USU’s core liberal arts college decided to stand up to critics and speak out about the competitive and life advantages its degrees offer students. One year after the former College of Humanities, […]

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CHSS students, faculty welcome new school year with candle-lighting

August 31st, 2011 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Cathy Morgan LOGAN—The College of Humanities and Social Sciences held its first “A Light on the Hill” ceremony for students Monday night to welcome freshmen and returning students to campus and to give them a chance to meet their peers and professors. Students gathered around a tent in the late-afternoon sunset on the lawn […]

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Dancing with Irene—JCOM student reports from New York’s hurricane

August 28th, 2011 Posted in Opinion |

Story & Photos by Natasha Bodily HNC New York City correspondent NEW YORK—I was not initially worried about Hurricane Irene. Preceding the media’s overreaction to the recent non-eventful earthquake, I assumed the hype was merely built up excitement contributed by political motives, Katrina reminiscence and the “better safe than sorry” mentality. When my overly protective […]

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North Logan proposes expanded sports facility on county land

August 16th, 2011 Posted in Opinion |

By Megan Hoth LOGAN—North Logan Parks and Recreation Director Alan Luce presented a plan to the Cache County Council Tuesday night for sports fields in the Meadow View Park area behind the Eccles Ice Arena. Luce said North Logan and Hyde Park have growing needs for more parks to accommodate the growth of sports such […]

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Column: A survival guide for long-distance relationships

August 7th, 2011 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Jakob Asplund Beyond the first months of the candy-and-flowers period, the butterflies and the sparks and all the breathless excitement, relationships aren’t easy. Some may look easier than others, but that usually means there is a lot going on behind the curtains. To make things worse, take into account that your partner is going […]

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Monster lightning storm electrifies Cache Valley with booms, strikes

August 6th, 2011 Posted in Opinion |

Story & Photos by D. Whitney Smith LOGAN—Mother Nature gave her Aug. 4 reply to the smoke-filled, gunpowder-fueled month of July by showering the Cache Valley skies with electrified flashes and lightning bolts for over two hours late Thursday. “That was a good show last night,” said USU meteorology professor Larry Hipps. “That’s the kind […]

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Column: Obama, some Dems to join Republican Party

August 6th, 2011 Posted in Opinion |

By Martin Zook WASHINGTON – In a move that caught many Republicans by surprise, President Obama today dropped in the Rose Garden the announcement that he will immediately realign his party affiliation, becoming a Republican in time to enter the Iowa caucuses in seeking re-election. “This will come as a surprise to many of you, […]

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Legendary Japanese guitarist reflects on new album, tsunami relief

August 3rd, 2011 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Ben Hansen Special to The Hard News Café Salt Lake freelancer and regular Hard News Café music and arts contributor Ben Hansen recently had the privilege of sitting down with legendary intrumentalist and guitarist Tak Matsumoto of the Japanese band B’z. Over the past two decades, the band has sold over 79 million albums, […]

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Logan becoming destination for antique fans, history buffs

August 2nd, 2011 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Megan Hoth LOGAN—Home to at least five antique shops, Logan offers citizens and visitors the opportunity to explore history and tradition, and is also becoming a destination spot for antique travelers. “Cache Valley lends itself well to all of the antique shops,” said Bettie Marble, owner of Browse Around Antiques at 180 W. 1200 […]

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A Saturday Tradition—The Cache Valley Gardeners’ Market

August 2nd, 2011 Posted in Arts and Life |

Story & Photos by Megan Hoth LOGAN—For over 20 years, the Cache Valley Gardeners’ Market has offered citizens a unique chance to support local businesses and farms—and to eat healthy. Held every Saturday from May through October from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Merlin Olsen Park at 300 East and Center Street, the […]

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New Logan-Cache Airport manager flying high in ‘dream job’

August 2nd, 2011 Posted in Arts and Life |

Story & Photos by Megan Hoth LOGAN—Stewart Hunsaker: retired highway patrolman, 25-year member of the Air National Guard, and now Logan-Cache Airport’s new manager. Hunsaker has always loved all things that fly. At first, he didn’t pursue an aviation career, but spent 21 years in the highway patrol while enlisted in the Air National Guard. […]

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USU Gay-Lesbian center regroups as longtime director departs

August 2nd, 2011 Posted in Opinion |

By D. Whitney Smith LOGAN—Maure Smith-Benanti, revered by many as a friend, adviser, advocate and to some a literal lifesaver, has left her post as LGBTQA program coordinator for USU’s Access and Diversity Center for a similar position at the University of Oregon. For many, Smith-Benanti is the main reason that gays and lesbians have […]

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Music Review: A wealth and range of talent at Kilby Court, Gallivan

August 2nd, 2011 Posted in Opinion |

By Max Parker Dahl SALT LAKE CITY—Reviews from unlikely venues that are exquisitely unique. I will admit that I’m not cool. Incriminating evidence; my first concert in Kilby Court was Tuesday. I have seen concerts at every other Salt Lake/Utah County—starting at the Utah Fairgrounds at the 2004 Warped Tour.  Ex post facto, I should’ve […]

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Pool hall-of-famer helps open new Legends Billiards Club in Nibley

August 2nd, 2011 Posted in Arts and Life |

Story & Photos by Cassidee J. Cline NIBLEY—Pool hall junkies gathered in Nibley over the weekend to celebrate the grand opening of the new Legends Billiard Club. Allan Cornia, founder and manager of the club, opened the doors Saturday with an exhibition by world record holder and trick shot artist Mike Massey. Cornia said he […]

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Venerable moviehouse being renovated for live opera performances

July 30th, 2011 Posted in Arts and Life |

Story & Photos by Megan Hoth LOGAN—Scott Theobald, architect of the renovation of the Utah Theater on East Center Street, announced Wednesday that he hopes to have the theater ready to show films at the 2012 Utah Festival Opera (UFOC). Theobald made the presentation at the Dansante building Wednesday afternoon, showcasing the plans for the […]

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Cache Council approves 36-lot development near Beaver Dam

July 30th, 2011 Posted in Opinion |

By Megan Hoth LOGAN—The Cache Cache County Council has unanimously approved a rezone of a parcel of land near Beaver Dam. The land at 14014 N. 8000 West was originally zoned for an agricultural (A-10) zone but was put up for a rural (RU-2) rezoning request by developer Justin Taylor. The development includes 70 acres […]

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