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Is there any shame in being a twenty-something college student who watches PBS children’s programming, and specifically “Curious George,” with some frequency? Sure, plenty. First off, it means that at 5 p.m., Mountain Standard Time, I’m doing nothing of any value whatsoever.

Did you ever want to make a difference in someone’s life? Did you ever want to be a hero? This is your chance. On Sept. 12, Dragon’s Keep Comic and Game Emporium, located in Provo, and artist Bill Galvan are holding a fundraising benefit in honor of freelance writer and cancer patient Jake Black and the Dragon’s Keep’s 22nd anniversary.

As fall begins and summer ends, it’s time to put away those shorts and tanks to make room for jeans and jackets. Fall this year is full of bold colors, unique textures and exciting trends. With a few simple adjustments, UVU ladies can get their wardrobes looking fresh for fall.

If you are reading this, you are using one of your most valuable skills. Literacy, the ability to use reading and writing in real life situations and in personal development, is critical to functioning in society. According to Dr. Sirpa Grierson, state coordinator for the Utah Council of the International Reading Association, “Literacy is power.

Seeing as how we all need food to live, it only makes sense that now and then we sing about it. While some bands like Cake, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Meat Loaf, Peaches, The Cranberries and Korn seem to like food enough that they name themselves after it, the usual route is to simply write a song.

Luis Pino, a Chilean immigrant with a gift for capturing nature at its best through his photography, will be featured in an exhibition at the Covey Center for the Arts entitled “There is Beauty All Around Us.” Kathryn Allen and the committee that selects the applicants, found his work remarkably real and expressive of what this state is most known for: breathtaking nature.

What food do you never tire of eating? Cheese!!!! All kinds. With or without fruit (especially pears), crackers, bread, pasta, eggs, apple pie, anything that tastes naked without cheese is actually just in need of that special touch. – Robbin Anthony, Office manager I could eat saltines all day long and eventually die of malnourishment.

Nothing brings a community together like the local farmer’s market. Being surrounded by local produce, handmade products made by community artists, musicians attending local schools and friendly neighbors reminds us of what we have right here in the Valley.