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Wasting away the environment

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Each day, you waste on average 4.5 lbs of municipal solid waste (MSW). That amounts to approximately 245 million tons of waste each year...

Former Bruins prepare for Paralympics

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The sport of bobsled might not be the first activity you would think people without an arm or a leg could be successful at....

Utah home builders switch gears to make energy efficient homes an industry standard

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Solar panels on rooftops are no longer just for those who have the money and want to be ahead of the curve. Home builders...

Salt Lake landfills are hurting for space

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The two public landfills responsible for handling all of Salt Lake Valley's garbage are filling up fast. The Salt Lake Valley Landfill and the...

National Donate Life Month

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April is National Donate Life Month, a time when an increased effort is made throughout the United States to honor donors who provide others...

Hotline helps the bullied

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You have all seen the guy with a big backpack and thick glasses. Chances are you labeled him as a "nerd." Perhaps you've see...

Catching waves in Provo

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In Utah Valley, there lies a room that smells of chlorine and has what looks like a large slip and slide. This "slip and...

TOMS vs. BOBS

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TOMS and now BOBS? What are BOBS? BOBS are shoes that look exactly like TOMS but they are made by Skechers. They have the...

General Conference in Salt Lake City

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For the most part Salt Lake City behaves like any city around the world. It's true that it is surrounded by the beautiful mountains...

Tim DeChristopher – A catalyst for environmental activists

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If the environmental movement were a game of poker, Tim DeChristopher raises the stakes. By boldly throwing up his paddle as the infamous bidder...

Utah Blitz women’s football suits up for second season

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Spring is a great season for sports fans. March Madness has the nation in a college basketball frenzy and baseball and softball parks across...

Homelessness hits close to home for many Utahns

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Thousands of homeless people seek help each day to be able to survive. Homeless shelters can help with food and shelter. For some however,...