Across the state, emergency room nurses like myself have simultaneously been preparing for and dreading this day: Utah has now confirmed its first three measles cases in the current outbreak. There is good reason why even one case of measles triggers a heightened response. Measles is one of ...
I recently had a leisurely lunch at a Vietnamese restaurant with a brilliant former Weber State University English student. The place is known for its cocktails but the searing sun suggested sluggishness would follow a midday drink. I never regret a glass of water in the Utah summer, and so ...
“At 11 years old I was hired out at shoe binding. The fall and winter being the busiest season, we sometimes had to work until 12 or 1 o’clock in the morning. The young mistress used to whip me because I did not understand as much about the work at 11 years as she did at 35. Once the master ...
There are some things in life that just shouldn’t be mixed. Eating out and human body parts are a good example. When our daughter was little, we liked to eat at a certain Chinese buffet. The food was good and the ambiance was at least as nice as your average service station waiting ...
When my ancestors settled in what is now Beaver County 170 years ago, they carved out a living with few economic options beyond lumber, mining or hard labor. They had even fewer choices for energy — their best options were burning things like wood or coal. They’d barely believe their eyes ...
The new Utah State Correctional Facility became operational in July 2022 with an emphasis on increased focus of rehabilitation, individualized support to inmates, assessing their needs and directing them towards programs and services. Prior to the facility opening there were many positive ...
