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students have opportunity to see the world
Utah: one of those places you either love or hate. People
either want to live here the rest of their lives, or
get out as soon as possible. Regardless of whether or
not one loves Utah, people find it is nice to get out
every once in a while. / By Jennifer Brady
'Poetry
and a Beverage' relaxed and supportive
Dim lights, chill music, cool beverages and dozens of
USU students filled the TSC Skyroom on Saturday evening.
It was all part of the well-known event at Utah State
called Poetry and a Beverage. / By Julie Garcia
Spring
break gives students a chance to flee to more appealing
climes
With the number of days until spring break almost in
single digits, many Utah State University students are
eager to escape the harsh Cache Valley winter during
spring break in search of warmer climates and an adventure
with friends. / By Paul Garrett
Future
ballerinas have excellent training resources in Cache
Valley
"Every single little girl should take at least one ballet
class in her lifetime," says Becky Erickson, principal
dancer for the Cache Valley Civic Ballet. / By Ashley
Wach Chandler
Logan
writer to be featured on NPR's 'All Things Considered'
Everyone has a story to tell and at 15 years old, Cecile
Gilmer thought hers wasn't going to have a happy ending.
/ By Marie MacKay
Beat
Generation performer captivates audience with 'language
of poetry'
The bright lights and expressively dynamic poetry readings
of Anne Waldman, one of the Beat Generation performers,
drew audience members to the edge of their seats in
Thursday nights Tanner Symposium performance. /
By Megan Sonderegger
How
many Scotsman dogs can a champ eat? Six . . . or five,
depending on how you count
The beefy scent of Scotsman dogs wafted through the
Taggart Student Center hallways Monday as the Quickstop
held its first Scotsman dog eating contest. / By
Julie Garcia
Partying
the (sorta) New Orleans way at Aggie Mardi Gras / Photos
by Brianna Mortensen
Yes,
mother: Trudging through one of the last snows (we hope)
of winter / Photos by Brianna Mortensen
Garden
expert gives Richmond crowd green-thumb advice
Around 40 people crowded into
the basement of the city library Thursday night to hear
Mark Anderson, from Anderson's Seed and Garden in Logan,
talk about the five main things plants need to thrive.
/ By Brooke Barker
Of
frosty fields and snowbound bikes / Photos of icy beauty
by Shannon Gibbs
Aggie
Cat Service helping feral felines at USU
Feral cats are freezing, starving and reproducing quickly
at USU, said Whitney Milligan, a co-founder in the Aggie
Cat Service. / By Megan Sonderegger
The
mystery of a bowl of red
What is the difference between a bowl of chili from
Hamilton's and a 99-cent cup of chili from Wendy's?
I couldn't tell you. / By Megan Sonderegger
Story
time at Smithfield library gives kids a jump on literacy
Children ages 2 to 5 can listen to stories and work
on a craft project at the Smithfield Library at story
time. / By Di Lewis
Dating
panel answers burning questions
Whether single, married, gay or
straight, members of Utah State University's Dating
101 Panel proved Wednesday in the Taggart Student Center
Ballroom, that there are more factors than physical
intimacy that tie into the equation for a successful
relationship. / By Marie MacKay
Singin'
on the streets proves to be launch pad for Gershwin
musical star
When she was 12, Jessica Harris' parents would send
her to earn money by singing on the streets of Santa
Monica, Calif. Now, she says, she wouldn't have grown
up any other way. / By Joseph Sheppard
Join
Picasso and the other geniuses for some free hysterics
What do Einstein, Picasso and Elvis Presley have in
common? / By Camille Blake
Irving
Wasserman's fascinatin' rhythm of life: the man behind
the festival
World War I. One family flees the Russians across the
Alps, over the Carpathian Mountains, through Czechoslovakia,
and into Vienna, Austria, where Irving Wassermann, then
a toddler, starts his lifelong education in music. /
By Jen Pulham
Amazing
chocolate art -- almost too beautiful to eat / Photos
by Brianna Mortensen
Spelling
bee stings all but one with devilish words of love
Benjamin Green stood on stage in the TSC Sunburst Lounge,
Friday, with a straight-faced expression, his sweatshirt
-- a mixture of green, blue, white and pink -- tucked
into his jeans. He kept both hands in his pockets, exposing
a calculator wristwatch. / By Aaron Falk
Smithfield
couple's dream home includes indoor treehouse with elevator
The journey up the driveway is deceptive; the house
does not appear that large from the road, but according
to its owner, Smithfield resident Tom Worthen, that
was one of the goals. / By Di Lewis
Fun
at the Sinks: Students catch some air at top of Logan
Canyon / Photos by Robert McDaniel
Mountain
men alive and among us
In a room full of T-shirts and jeans, scout uniforms
and big winter coats, one man stands out in a beaver
felt hat, a red mountain man blanket vest, tanned leather
pants and moccasins. / By Jen Pulham
Shoshone
gather to remember the Bear River Massacre / Photos
by Robert McDaniel
Tired
of boring Valentine's gifts? Try some spice instead
Every Valentine's Day it's the same old, standard, boring
gifts: candy, flowers, and stuffed animals. / By
Julie Garcia
Courageous
to show 'Brokeback' in Logan? Not really, says Westates
official
With Brokeback Mountain earning eight Oscar
nominations, the film has lassoed as much acclaim as
it has controversy. / By Aaron Falk
Former
River Heights mayor reflects on a life of active community
service
Vic Jensen got his practice for being the mayor of 1,500-resident
River Heights city by heading an 11-resident home, teaching
and administrating in schools and refereeing for 38
years. / By Ben Walker
Metal
Gods rock USU, '80s style; front man would welcome debate
with LDS president
The '80s rock era was alive and well Friday night at
the USU Fieldhouse. / By Shannon Gibbs
No
need to whisper: 'American Hardcore' awakens Sundance
with brutal honesty
The names Ian MacKaye, Henry Rollins and Paul Hudson
may not mean anything to most, but they meant everything
to a subculture of youth in the early to mid-1980s.
/ By Jeremy Wilkins
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