Middle school students ‘Gear Up’ for higher education during College Week By Lauren Evans 03-13-2019 EPHRAIM – Ephraim Middle School students experienced their first glimpse of college during College Week, sponsored by GEAR UP. GEAR UP stands for the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program. It is designed to help…
Sanpete Sterling Scholar winners 03-13-2019 Anna Allred, Manti High School, named Sterling Scholar in world languages—Anna started developing a love for other cultures, especially Spanish-speaking cultures, in childhood. She says of her interest in Spanish-speaking cultures, “I feel like it opens so many doors, broadens my horizons and enriches my quality of life.”…
Jacobsons claim violation of Constitutional right in motion to dismiss By James Tilson 03-13-2019 SALT LAKE CITY—The defendants in the case of a Fountain Green investment firm alleged to have run an illegal “Ponzi” scheme have filed a motion to dismiss the case based on a violation of the Fifth and Sixth…
Badgers have dismal showing, fall to Arizona Western 79-93 By James Tilson 03-13-2019 YUMA, Ariz.—With a trip to the NJCAA National Tournament hanging in the balance, the Snow College men’s basketball team played one of its worst halves of the year before going down to defeat to Arizona Western College, 79-93. “They…
Many Sanpete athletes are named to Academic All-State for winter sports By Benjamin Thornberg 03-13-2019 The Utah High School Activity Association (UHSAA) recently presented the winners for the 2018-2019 Academic All-State awards for winter sports and activities. The Academic All-State award is given to seniors who not only achieve good grades in…
Baseball, softball preview – teams hopeful for titles By Matt Harris 03-13-2019 As the snow melts off the fields of schoolyard diamonds, the nylon swishes and whistles of referees give way as athletes make their way back into the sun. Spring sports have arrived, and if last year is any indication, this…
“A Good Road Story’ tells stories of Utah auto and roadtrip culture By Robert Stevens 03-13-2019 The latest episode of TV’s “Discovery Road” takes viewers on a trip to explore the American love affair with automobiles, road trips and Utah history surrounding the custom. “A Good Road Story” is the name of…