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.
Find like-minded people and join their club! CLUB RUSH WHEN: Sept. 10 and 11, 10-2 p.m. WHERE: Hall of Flags, Courtyard. UVUSA is putting on a Constitution Day Essay Contest in tandem with Constitution Day. On Sept. 17 at 1:30 p.m. in Center Stage, Mark Shurtleff will speak and the best essay will be read.
The Peace and Justice Studies Program is excited to announce that on Saturday, Sept. 12, a new movement will make a stop at UVU to meet at 7 p.m. in SC 206c. Starting Sept. 8, a caravan of Oregon doctors will begin a trek toward the US capitol. Along the way, they are stopping off wherever there are people who will listen to their message.
Global News Revamped strategy may heighten troop deployment Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal submitted a classified, revised strategic approach to the war in Afghanistan on Aug. 31 which may require more troops to be deployed. According to McChrystal’s public commentary, the report focuses on safeguarding civilians and subduing insurrection.
In honor of Conflict Resolution Day coming up on Oct. 15, The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) has announced the addition of two new contests intended to involve students and promote awareness. The ACR is an organization committed to improving the practice and community understanding of conflict resolution.
Senator Orrin Hatch recently felt the need to organize and host a forum titled “The Fiscal Future of America,” wherein voters could ask questions and voice their concerns with regard to the country’s current economic state. “My office has received literally thousands of letters, phone calls, and e-mails from Utahns who are extremely concerned about America’s fiscal future,” stated Hatch in a press release.