MAY 2006
ARTS & LIFE
Culture
Guide
to a local's London
It takes a true Londoner to give the inside scoop on
the best places to see in London. Here are a few suggestions
from people who know the city best. / By Kacey Thompson
Poland
now enjoys freedom of choice in religion
Despite a possible dropoff in religious interest, religious
groups continue to preach in Poland. The majority of
them are Christians, preaching to a Christian nation.
/ By Ben Walker
Utah
'exmo': Life after the LDS faith means redefining oneself
You've probably met one, even though you didn't know
it; most look like they did before. But then you notice
no garment lines, knowing he went on a mission,
or the girl with a tongue ring makes a casual mention
of high school seminary. / By Di Lewis
Offensive,
drawn and somewhat political -- that's 'South Park'
The show's characters range from a marijuana smoking
towel to a giant stone John Wilkes Booth, which has
caught the attention of a variety of viewers. /
By Ben Gertz
Features
There's
eye candy Down Under
Searching for the perfect summer get-a-way? Whether
you're looking forward to relaxing on the beach, getting
in touch with nature or finding the latest fashion,
Australia can
accommodate your every need. / By Cena Pope
Higher
gas prices are forcing many to find ways of saving money
- especially college students
In recent weeks, the price of crude oil has risen to
more than $72 a barrel, resulting in higher gas prices
across the nation. Even in Cache Valley, analysts predict
the cost of gas to increase to $3 a gallon by the peak
of summer, leaving many people looking for extra cash.
/ By Emil Dixon
Baby
sign language is helping parents understand 'baby talk'
Ever tried calming a crying child to only worsen his
or her shrieking? Ever sat wondering what thoughts wondered
through that toddler's head? Well, those mysteries are
unraveling for some parents. / By Angel Larsen
Cochlear
implants; What they are, how the work, and the controversy
surrounding them
There is a battle going on that most are unaware of.
It is centered around the cochlear implant. A large
portion of the deaf community feels as though the cochlear
implant is not a benefit to someone who is unable to
hear. People in the hearing community disagree.
/ By Lisa Watson
Catty
competition: Is it natural for women?
is the competition for women to be prettier, more popular,
and more successful taking a toll on ladies in society
as a whole? / By Julie Garcia
Three
bills down on a weekend in Wendover . . . Spin, Boy!
Another Saturday in Logan with nothing to do except
the same lame parties with the same people. One of my
roommates had the great idea to ride the party bus to
Wendover. / By Robert McDaniel
Miss
Sue and 'Quackers' make North Logan's library unique
North Logan librarian Sue Randleman, known to local
children as Miss Sue, tells stories twice weekly using
ventriloquist puppets, flannel boards and sing a longs.
Over 300 children attend story time each week for a
unique learning experience. / By Diana Hurren
Cornish
in the spring: 'A patchwork quilt' of greens
It's a friendly, open community, says Mayor Dyer Pitcher,
about his home town of Cornish. "As kids we had more
fun than half the kids in Logan, I'll bet. We were always
up to something." / By Katie Smedley
Hyrum
school works with realities of 'No Child Left Behind'
"We have never really left any child behind," Teri Peery,
a third-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary school,
said. / By M. Cory Broussard
Movies
Catching
a flick with plastic -- it can happen at the Stadium
8
No need to bring cash to the movies anymore.
Stadium 8 theatre now accepts credit cards. / By
Erica Jolley
Music
USU
student Libbie Linton makes recording debut with sweet
guitar, seamless vocals
There's nothing rock star about Libbie Linton. /
By Aaron Falk
Wild Art
Gym
Class Heroes and Psalm One rap in Salt Lake City / Photos
by Robert McDaniel
BUSINESS NEWS
BIZ FEATURES
Local
ski patrollers form new outdoor company, design rescue
pack
Two ski patrollers from Beaver Mountain in Utah, Bill
Sinykin and Todd Strickland, have designed a backpack
especially for ski patrollers, because they couldn't
find one that catered specifically to their needs as
on-the-go emergency personnel. / By Annalisa Fox
Need
a hookah? North Logan tobacconist can sell you one
Every wall of the smoke shop is entirely full with every
tobacco product imaginable such as packs, cartons, cigars,
cigarette rolling supplies, pipes and hookahs. /
By Diana Hurren
NEWS
Across Bridgerland
Cache
Valley continues to struggle with air quality problem
During the winter of 2004-2005 air pollution levels
reached unhealthy levels 17 times. It reportedly had
some of the worst air in the nation. But after this
winter, is Cache Valley still in danger of being declared
a non-attainment area? / By Marilyn Shelton
Local News
Zoning
laws may keep group home for teens out of Wellsville
A small, one-story house on 200 West in
Wellsville has a real estate agent's sign out front,
advertising it's up for sale. This sign has been up
for several months, and it hasn't gone unnoticed. /
By Liz Lawyer
Providence
residents divided over growth issues
After the close election between Mayor Randy Simmons
and Clint Thompson, the residents of Providence have
been divided on issues, particularly growth and land
development. / By Taylor Scott
USU
journalism students win most awards in four-state-plus
competition
Utah State University journalism students won 23 awards
in the 2005 Mark of Excellence competition sponsored
by the Society of Professional Journalists the most
of any school in the more than four states that comprise
Region 9.
Frontage
road planned by Nibley doesn't come without dispute
City officials have planned since 1982 to built a frontage
road along the U.S. Highway 89-91 corridor, but county
officials don't want the city to develop commercially
along that corridor at all. / By Ranae Bangerter
North
Logan council decides to leave final road decision up
to UDOT
Main Street through Logan has become too congested with
traffic and Cache Valley is finally getting ready to
take action. A corridor has been proposed that would
run parallel to U.S. 91 in order to split up the heavy
traffic making routes safer and more efficient. /
By Diana Hurren
Landfill
site near Stink Creek and Dirty Head not popular in
Newton
Dirty Head and Stink Creek roads may not sound like
very appealing destinations to some valley residents.
But for Cache County officials, a solution to the area's
filling landfill may lie between them. / By Molly
Farmer
Smithfield
landowners sue city over rezone
The lives of long-time residents and potential residents
will be affected by the outcome of litigation against
the city, concerning potential procedural problems arising
during a rezone of agricultural land into a 90-plot
subdivision. / By Di Lewis
Millville
keeping a close eye on Blacksmith Fork
If you are headed to Millville any time
soon, be prepared to travel through a pool of water
on your way in. / By Shauna Smith
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
NEWS
Former
illegal immigrant tries to help others avoid work visa
scams
Thirty thousand dollars. That's how much was stolen
from illegal immigrants at just one location in Logan,
says Juan Luna. Illegal immigrants are being duped out
of thousands of dollars when they try to apply for work
visas, says Luna, a construction worker and former illegal
immigrant. / By M. Cory Broussard
OPINION
Baby
born with Trisomy 18 taught my family to fight heartache
with love
In this life we are given the option to be a fighter
and overcome challenges, or we can coward away and be
defeated by them. / By Amy Olson
Volunteering
at Special Olympics one of top college experiences
Excited participants threw their fists in the air and
took their places on the award stands during Saturday's
Special Olympics. The evidence of their hard work and
achievement glowed in their eyes and their beaming faces
revealed the determination of their journey to excellence.
/ By Megan Sonderegger
How
to have a productive and beneficial summer
Having a productive summer can mean any number of things.
Everything from getting in shape or getting a tan to
saving money or getting organized can make any summer
beneficial. / By Holly Adams
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Walking
the Line: USU students 'slackline' in spare time
While studying, Utah State University students, Jon
Knott and Whit Lund take a break to "slack, while slacking
off," Lund said. / By Amanda Wouden
Fishing
-- the world's best, right here in Cache Valley
With our beautiful rugged surroundings, clear mountain
lakes and streams, and no threat of pelican interference
in the canyon, Cache Valley is the perfect place to
fish. / By Jared Durrant
Fantasy
sports leagues: Another Internet playground
With the the seventh pick in the first round, Steve
Smith is on the board, but do I want to take a receiver
this earlier? Peyton Manning is a stat machine, but
will the loss of Edgerrin James in the off season hurt
his numbers? / By Matthew L. Glade
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