COMMENTARIES
Column: A little tournament trivia
One of the best things about the NCAA basketball tournament, which enters its second weekend Thursday, is the way it brings people together. For three weeks, millions of people across the country watch the same games, experience the same emotions, even think many of the same thoughts.By Nathan Hansen , March 28, 2013
Student column: Snow or no snow, students unhappy
As you may know, many schools had a snow day two weeks ago on March 5. That is a very rare occasion. There have been days when cars were in ditches, accidents were happening left and right and cars were sliding off roads due to the ice. Even the school buses were 20 minutes late to school due to road conditions and we didn’t even have a snow day.By Becca Opp , March 24, 2013
Column: Bark and Baldy’s Barbecue
A new restaurant is coming to Farmington, and it’s sure to spice up the food scene in town. Baldy’s Barbecue is opening its second location here downtown, inside the former Burger King location. We are in dire need of more choice of cuisine in Farmington.By Mary Lebens , March 23, 2013
Column: Putting in a personal request
Hello, Winter. It’s me. Nathan. I think we need to talk. I can appreciate what you’re doing, Winter. You got a bit of a late start last year, and now that you’ve dug in, you don’t want to go. You’re like a tick that way, and I can appreciate it. But Winter? I don’t much care for ticks.By Nathan Hansen , March 21, 2013
A new city, new challenges ahead
I’ve been in Farmington for a long time already. A really long time. Come June, I’ll have been covering the Farmington community for no less than 19 years.By Michelle Leonard , March 16, 2013
Column: A sort-of exciting proposal
Language is an ever-evolving thing. Our fast-moving culture requires some terms fall out of favor while others arise to take their place. Just as the modern teenager likely has little idea what a phonograph or a talkie might be, there are things we need words for today that never would have occurred to us even just a few years ago -- like email or smartphone or Bieber.By Nathan Hansen , March 14, 2013
Column: Donuts and driving mittens
The winter weather is pressing on in Farmington, and even though I think it should be spring, Mother Nature is not cooperating. I’ve learned a wonderful antidote to the cold is a steaming cup of coffee and a sweet barBy Mary Lebens , March 09, 2013
Column: A few feats worth watching
There are many reasons to watch sports. Sometimes it’s for the drama of the games, the thrill of two teams engaged in a close competition down to the final seconds before, if Twitter is to be believed, the referees totally mess things up for one or the other.By Nathan Hansen , March 07, 2013
Student column: Eager for spring to arrive
Spring is just around the corner, and you can notice it in many ways. Most winter sports — gymnastics, hockey, wrestling, etc. — are either in the final stages of the season or have already ended.By Becca Opp , March 03, 2013
Column: A blessing in disguise
A couple of weeks ago, I met a couple of students at Farmington High School who I could really identify with. They were students from the FHS Peers for Peers program, and they had just gotten done emceeing an assembly on bullying.By Michelle Leonard , March 02, 2013
Guest column: Innovation Zone is a good move
I recently sat down with Farmington schools superintendent Jay Haugen to learn more about an opportunity that the district is pursuing. The Farmington School Board recently approved the district’s application to become designated an Innovation Zone.By Dave Thompson , February 28, 2013
Column: Hiding inside until spring arrives
This week we had a beautiful day, 35 degrees and sunny. You know it’s been a long winter when 35 degrees seems beautiful and just seeing the sun feels invigorating. I was so invigorated that I said to one of my co-workers it seems like spring is here.By Mary Lebens , February 23, 2013
Column: Vacation at the end of the world
I’ve never considered myself a cruise person. Being confined for days at a time with a large group of strangers -- even on a structure the approximate size of Rhode Island -- has just never seemed appealing.By Nathan Hansen , February 21, 2013
Student column: Learning what it means to serve
The military is a very important part of the United States of America. Whether you know it or not, the military affects every single one of us every day of our lives. It is what keeps us safe.By Becca Opp , February 17, 2013
Column: News is a funny business
News is a funny business. Not always in a funny “ha ha” way, but sometimes in a funny “you can’t make this stuff up” way. And other times, it’s a funny “I love this job” kind of way.By Michelle Leonard , February 16, 2013
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