Orem Owlz Schedule: July 19 – 31

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July 19, 2010

schedule 1 min read

Monday, July 19 at Helena Brewers 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 20 at Helena Brewers 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 vs. Missoula Osprey Brent Brown Ballpark 7:05 p.m. Thursday, July 22 vs. Missoula Osprey Brent Brown Ballpark 7:05 p.m. Friday, July 23 vs. Missoula Osprey Brent Brown Ballpark 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 24 vs. Missoula Osprey […]

Heart attack claims Yankees owner

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July 19, 2010

schedule 1 min read

George Steinbrenner, the man who took the New York Yankees into the billion-dollar sports kingdom, died July 13 at his home in Tampa, Fla. at the age of 80. Steinbrenner had just celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4. In the 38 years that Steinbrenner owned the Yankees, they won seven World Series Championships, 11 […]

Sports Briefs – July 19

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July 19, 2010

schedule 2 min read

Arendse signs with Angels OREM, Utah – Former UVU catcher Kevin Arendse signed a professional contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Friday, July 9. Arendse has begun his career with the Orem Owlz at Brent Brown Ballpark, right where he played four seasons with the Wolverines. Arendse earned Great West first team […]

The Utah Shakespearean Festival’s 2010

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July 19, 2010

schedule 6 min read

The festival opened earlier this month, premiering six plays that they will produce in repertory through September 4.  This year, the Festival is emphasizing giving the audience a full “Shakespearience,” with backstage tours, literary seminars, brunches, and seminars showing how repertory theater works. To see a calendar of performances, purchase tickets, or find more information, […]

Staff Infection: What would make you reasonably suspicious that someone is an illegal immigrant?

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July 19, 2010

schedule 1 min read

“You know, the usual tell-tale signs: fanny-pack, poorly folded map, souvenir t-shirt – clearly not from around here. If I were Arizona, I’d check mostly at the Grand Canyon.” – John-Ross Boyce, assistant features editor “Anyone who cannot claim descent from a Native American tribe could be argued to be an illegal immigrant, in reality.” […]

Sports Brief: Wolverine to represent USA

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July 6, 2010

schedule 1 min read

Utah Valley’s Trac Norris will represent team USA at the upcoming 2010 IAAF World Junior Championships. He punched his ticket in the 3000-meter steeplechase on June 24 at the 2010 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. Norris was one of only three qualifiers that finished ahead of […]

NON-TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES

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July 6, 2010

schedule 3 min read

RED BUTTE GARDEN DATES: June 28-Sept. 10, 17 shows total PERFORMERS: Joan Baez, Brandi Carlile, Barenaked Ladies, Lyle Lovett, Allen Toussaint, Chris Isaak, the Swell Season, Norah Jones, A Prarie Home Companion, Doobie Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson VENUE: Red Butte Gardens has general admission lawn seating. Blankets or chairs less than 10 inches from […]

Orem Owlz July Schedule

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July 6, 2010

schedule 1 min read

Orem Owlz Schedule Monday, July 5 at Casper Ghosts 2:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 6 at Ogden Raptors 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 7 at Ogden Raptors 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 8 vs. Idaho Falls Chukars at Brent Brown Ballpark 7:05 p.m. Friday, July 9 vs. Idaho Falls Chukars at Brent Brown Ballpark 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July […]

Staff Infection: What do you wish you could buy locally, but can’t?

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June 30, 2010

schedule 1 min read

Lightsabers. -David Self Newlin, editor-in-chief I really wish I could get local citrus fruits. Everyone always tells me how good they are fresh from the orchard. Apparently it’s a completely different experience from the ones at the grocery store. -Nadia Ashtawy, assistant features editor Weed. Baby turtles. -Rob Steffen, senior video producer French cheese. You can’t […]

Candidates for Senate

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June 30, 2010

schedule 2 min read

The Republican primary elections for Utah’s opening senate seat will be held on June 22. Democratic candidate Sam Granato was chosen over Christopher Stout after the convention in May. The main election will be in November. Bob Bennet (incumbent, Republican) Economy and taxes: low taxes; restrained federal spending Energy: fossil fuels should be used as […]