Eagles
break new ground
Rio Tinto is a virgin no more . . . thanks to Joe Walsh
and company. Saturday night, the Eagles performed the
first-ever concert at the Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy.
/ By Ben Hansen, special contributor
Sunrise
Cyclery aims to get Logan biking for health, environment
With gas prices continually rising, biking seems like
a wise alternative to driving, especially given the
recent trends toward a greener lifestyle. / By Blaine
Adams
Hair
today, gone tomorrow: Students make the cut for a good
cause
From having hair to the middle of the back cut up to
your ears. That's what happened when Utah State University
students decided to donate their hair for Aggie Locks;
a service project April 9. / By Kenzie Lawlor
New
Century Scholarships: Getting a head start on education
pays off
The Utah Legislature is awarding high school students
with in-state scholarships for showing academic success
by earning associate's degrees while still in high school.
Cassidy Hall graduated high school just one year ago
and has just finished her junior year of college at
Utah State University. / By Shannon Ballard
A
look inside sorority life
When most people think of sorority girls, the thoughts
of short skirts, parties, and hunky frat boys cross
the mind, but what most people do not realize is that
sororities are so much more than what meets the eye.
/ By Shaelee Barker
Can
the Internet kill the radio star?
In a time when traditional media providers are constantly
evolving, and in most cases, constantly struggling to
try and stay afloat amidst the growing popularity of
the worldwide web, Mike Carver believes there is reason
to be positive about the future of radio. / By Dan
Fawson
The
most open of houses welcomes friends and those in need
It's Sunday afternoon at the Martin place.
The scent of bacon wafts through the apartment's cozy
chambers while siblings and friends gather tightly at
the dining room table, hovering over their strategy
game. Two men have retreated to the living room's cushy
couches for an impromptu guitar jam session. / By
Kelly Greenwood
Older
generation getting hip to Facebook
The older generation is being transformed. They are
a generation that has witnessed all of the technological
advances but haven't grown accustom to the advances,
until now. / By Matt Stice
Why
Sound shakes up Logan's music scene
Picture Logan's nightlife. There's bowling, the Fun
Park and too many restaurants. Oh, and don't forget
Logan's unique music scene. / By Adam Christensen
Resident
assistants enjoy perks of campus life -- and get paid
Kayla Harris has the good life. She wakes up in the
morning, leaves for her class a mere 10 minutes before
it starts, eats at the Marketplace, free of charge,
then returns to her apartment on-campus to prepare treats,
paid for by the university, for the students in her
building. / By Sterling Bo Winn
Korean
students at USU ponder duty of military service in home
country
Finals. Girlfriend. Summer housing. Mandatory military
service. These are the things that have been on Min
Taek Seo's mind these days, whether he likes it or not.
/ By Jason Cutler
Learning
while black: The USU experience
"I know it's had an effect because we are
creatures of observation and you can't help notice what
someone looks like. If anything, it's motivated me to
be better," said Black Student Union (BSU) President
Paris Thomas. / By Dexter Summers
Las
Vegas schools struggle with how to deal with bullies
Hazing isn't new to Clark County School District, according
to Judy Wells, a student advocate for protecting against
bullying, teasing, hazing and initiations. The district
claims to have a "Zero Tolerance Policy" on
bullying, teasing and hazing. The problem is students
and staff alike don't know how to handle the intimidation
issue. / By Leavitt Wells
Logan's
music lovers say why not, flock to Why Sound
After booking bands from Austria, Japan and Canada during
its first year, Why Sound is feeling pretty good about
how things have shaped out for their unique business.
It's the only music venue in Cache Valley, and it all
started on the East Coast. / By Ty Mortensen
How
to frame a picture so you'll still like it tomorrow
The artwork you display in your home can have a big
influence on the atmosphere within your household and
make your home your own. How you display this artwork
is also very important. Framing can be an expensive
process, so you want to make the right decision the
first time. Picking the right frame is important and
can take some time, so here are a few tips on getting
it right the first time. / By Alice Bailey
Aggies,
here's how to house-hunt like a pro
For a lot of incoming USU freshmen, college
can be quite an adjustment. Physically, socially and
mentally, your world changes at the very moment you
wave good-bye to Mom and Dad. With all the changes you
encounter in your college years, there is one thing
you should be able to count on—home. That is, a home
away from home. / By Kelly Greenwood
Meth
addiction in Cache Valley: Overcoming 'Satan's drug'
When Mindie talks about how her life used to be, it
sounds almost idyllic. She would stay up all night talking
with friends, she had few responsibilities and she had
plenty of energy to get things done. Surprisingly, the
life she is describing was one of a meth addict and
it wasn't idyllic. In fact, it was horrible. / By
Candice Mattson
Hyrum's
city museum steps you back to times past
When Matt McBride was younger he would
visit his grandparents in Hyrum. He helped his grandfather
build a fort. Cutting pieces of wood and putting them
together became a part of his summer and also a tie
he shared with his grandfather. Now, as docent, or museum
lecturer and guide, Matt hopes to help those who visit
the museum feel connected with the past and have their
own ties to history. / By Caresa Alexander
Making
the grade to become a cop
Nick Nessen didn't want to be a cop as a kid. He didn't
even have a close family friend that was a police officer
and influenced him so deeply he wanted to be just like
that friend. So what made him want to become a peace
officer? / By Aaron Mecham
Benefits
of vegan diet cited by former meat eaters
When Candice Mattson decided to go vegan, she said she
did it because it has the potential to help every living
being on the planet. / By Rebecca Hansen
Plans
for Lewiston's 4th of July celebration are well under
way
Horse sense, home-runs, history, and home cookin' --
Lewiston is well known for its annual Fourth of July
"hoorah." / By Natalie Buckley
Key
to getting the right internship: Start early
Tommy Marcheschi started looking for internships at
the start of his junior year at USU. Now Marcheschi's
work has paid off. After he graduates with a master's
degree in accounting this May, he will fly to Munich
to spend the summer in his second internship with Deloitte,
a financial services firm. Deloitte is one of the "big
four" firms in the industry, he said. / By Brendon
Butler
Monster
Circus a rocker's Vegas
Have you ever been to a rock 'n' roll circus before?
If you are planning a trip to Las Vegas in the next
couple of months, you will definitely want to figure
this into your plans. / By Ben Hansen, special contributor
Queensryche
cleans out the archives, live
Year after year, loyal Queensryche fans have attended
shows with the fantasy of hearing some of the older,
more obscure material from the bands early days. With
12 studio albums, 20 million albums sold, and almost
30 years behind them, the chances seemed remote. What
the band delivered at the Depot club this week was beyond
any fan's wildest expectations. / By Ben Hansen,
special contributor
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