Utah State University The retention rate of engineering students is shockingly low. Most estimates suggest that as many as half of all college students who start out seeking a degree in engineering will drop out or switch to another major before completing their degree. Dr. Idalis Villanueva has devoted her career to changing that statistic. An assistant professor at … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2019
Southeastern Utah Delicate Arches
The arches of southeastern Utah are monuments to earth’s history; but how fragile are they and how long will they last? Arches, such as Delicate Arch, are delicate to different degrees depending on size, life cycle, composition, and material. Utah Delicate Arches Natural arches are formed from various types of natural materials such as shale, limestone, basalt, granite, and … [Read more...]
Juan Diego Catholic High School Awarded National Blue Ribbon
JUAN DIEGO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SELECTED FOR NATIONAL AWARD BY THE U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION First Utah high school since 1997 to be recognized with the National Blue Ribbon Award for excellence in education. SALT LAKE CITY (September 26, 2019) — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today that Juan Diego Catholic High School in Draper, Utah, will be … [Read more...]
Training Athletes For Life— Athletic Republic
The bases were loaded and the Riverhawks already had two outs at the bottom of the ninth in the final game of an elimination tournament. The batter at the plate had never hit a home run. The bat cracked, the ball sailed into left field; and as she sprinted past her coach at second base, the incredulous young athlete said, “Is this really happening?” In 14 years of coaching … [Read more...]
Dinner in Daybreak—A Trip to Porch Restaurant
I was saddened to learn that one of Salt Lake City’s most consistent, high-quality restaurants will be permanently closing following dinner service this Saturday, September 28th. I am speaking of Meditrina, the eatery that introduced many diners in our community to tapas and small plates-style cuisine. That’s the bad news. The good news is that anyone, like me, who has enjoyed … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table – Fresh Tomato Sauce for Pasta
There are few things tastier than tomato sauce for pasta (or pizza) made from vine-ripened fresh tomatoes. Normally, fresh ripe tomatoes are hard to come by. But our garden is bursting right now with beautiful, ripe San Marzano tomatoes that we planted in spring - perfect for fresh tomato sauce.If you can’t find fresh, super-ripe tomatoes, you’re better off using high-quality … [Read more...]
Food & Drink 411
Congratulations to Executive Chef Michael Showers and his team at Park City’s High West Distillery, who’ve been invited to cook at New York City’s prestigious James Beard House. The James Beard Foundation, whose mission is to promote “Good Food for Good,” is a non-profit committed to “giving chefs and their colleagues a voice and the tools they need to make the world more … [Read more...]
Sip o’ the Week – Citra Trebbiano D’Abruzzo DOP 2017
Now that the temperatures outside have started to drop and hints of autumn are in the air, I’m scrambling to enjoy the last of lighter, summer wines before the snow starts to fly. One such wine - a very enjoyable, affordable, uncomplicated white wine from Italy is Citra Trebbiano D’Abruzzo DOP 2017 ($10). The label says it all: This wine is made from 100% Trebbiano grapes in … [Read more...]
Bobby King: Utah is gaining a reputation in producing excellent mixed martial arts fighters
It takes a special kind of person to get into a Mixed Martial Arts ring. To willingly take a powerful punch to the face that can cause a concussion, black eyes, bloody nose or a knockout, makes for an arena where only the toughest of the tough need apply. Bobby King Bobby King is one of these tough fighters. He attributes his toughness to growing up with older brothers. “We … [Read more...]
Salt Lake Community College —Flexible, Affordable, Personal, Transferable
Colleges and universities are going through a period of rapid change. Rising costs and the need to quickly produce graduates for the workforce are among the challenges faced by higher education institutions. To meet these challenges, colleges across the country have recommitted to delivering affordable services that support student completion. Here in Utah, Salt Lake Community … [Read more...]
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