We affectionately referred to Skyline as “a football dynasty with a high school attached.” Rowdy hallways filled with chest pounding giant meat heads Coach DuPaix recruited promising college football scholarships and a “continuation of the dynasty of state championships.” I wasn’t on the football team, but like the players I sailed through my classes and graduated with a 3.3 … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2011
To Infinity and Beyond!
How Utah scientists David Evans and Ivan Sutherland pioneered the computer graphics department at the University of Utah with graduates who would go on to change the world. David C. Evans (1924–1998), attended the University of Utah to study electrical engineering, eventually earning a doctorate degree in physics. After a short stint as project manager at the Bendix … [Read more...]
New Liquor Laws Hurting Bar Owners And Patrons
The New York Times reported how The Utah State Legislature once again proved that they can’t feel like they have done their jobs unless they do some harm to local businesses who happen to sell beer and liquor. The absence of drink specials and “happy hour” make it more difficult for those who are on a budget to enjoy a drink at a bar. As a result most downtown bars have seen a … [Read more...]
The Ivory Bill Workshop
Okay, so maybe I rarely look at a piece of furniture as a work of art or a work of art as a piece of furniture, but after walking into Clayton Thompsons’ Ivory Bill Workshop, I became aware it is possible. Smooth curves, rich hues and woodsy aromas could easily describe either a painting, a sculpture or a handcrafted chair or table, so what is it really? Art or furniture? … [Read more...]
Utah Education by the Numbers
by Richard Markosian & Tami Hansen [field name=embed-data] The Story Behind the Numbers Most graduating Seniors aren’t prepared for university level education. As a result community colleges and two year colleges are seeing record increases in enrollment while the universities have only seen modest gains. During most economic downturns enrollment in at colleges and … [Read more...]
Rock Star Dreams Become Reality
The drumsticks tap—one, two three, four—and the song explodes with some serious rock ‘n’ roll force. Guitarists Andrew Cleveland and Emma Roberts strike the hard-driving opening chords of The Edgar Winter Group’s “Frankenstein,” accompanied by bassist Sierra Gentry and backed up by tireless drummer T.J. Maddux. Just another rock ‘n’ roll night at Mo’s Neighborhood Grill? Well, … [Read more...]
Utah Art Masters and Their Influence
LeConte Stewart followed by Alvin Gittins established a legacy of artistic excellence in Utah that continues today. LeConte Stewart’s Legacy How one prolific painter from Glenwood, Utah, began a 80-year tradition for exceptional art training at the University of Utah. Born in Glenwood, Utah, in 1891, LeConte Stewart attended Ricks Academy (currently BYU-Idaho) where, as … [Read more...]
Tour of Utah Becoming a Top Bicycling Tour in the U.S.
by Richard Markosian photos by Adam Vicinus Now recognized as one of the top three bicycling tours in the U.S. the Tour of Utah continues to grow. The Tour of Utah has quickly grown from a mostly second-tier event to attracting some of the most elite pro cycling talent in the world. This year American Levi Leipheimer won the tour besting riders from Colombia, Argentina and … [Read more...]
10,000 Reasons to Shop in Sugar House
Did you ever wonder where those exotic gifts you see of carved statues or beaded necklaces really come from? 10,000 Villages in Sugar House knows. They’re a non-profit branch of Fair Trade Federation, a global organization responsible for insuring that Artisans around the world receive fair compensation for their crafts as well as ensuring the profits come back to the village … [Read more...]
North Temple Viaduct Completed
North Temple is poised to become a grand boulevard entry into downtown Salt Lake City. Three months ahead of schedule, the North Temple Viaduct has reopened. While construction on the Westbound Trax line extension to the airport continues, the businesses owners are breathing a collective sigh of relief that the main artery is once again connected to the heart of downtown … [Read more...]