July 2015 – Hayden Coombs

TO ABSOLVE

To “absolve”: to set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility. It has been seven and a half years since I went on my LDS mission to Lisbon, Portugal. My mission was the single most beneficial experience of my life, which has led to insurmountable joy and happiness. I can honestly say myContinue reading “TO ABSOLVE”

RAY JONES

Over the summer I had the privilege of interviewing one of the most magnetic personalities in the history of Southern Utah University, Ray Jones Jr. It was, without a doubt, one of the most entertaining interviews I have ever been a part of. I first met Ray three days ago on SUU campus. He greeted meContinue reading “RAY JONES”

RED

When it comes to SUU athletics, the question that most people ask Red Dover is, “Is there anybody you don’t now?” But Kent “Red” Dover’s connection to SUU athletics goes far deeper than being an avid fan of the teams. Affectionately nicknamed “Red” because of the bright red hair he had as a boy, RedContinue reading “RED”

MOOC

From a newborn children to a PhD candidates defending their dissertations, every person on this planet is actively engaged in the process of learning. The pursuit of education is both a privilege and a challenge that many are faced with. In the United States, almost anyone can receive a college education if they work hardContinue reading “MOOC”

READING

A child’s parents are, in most cases, the most important people in his or her life. A mother and father that work together have the unique ability to care for their each of their children’s physical, emotional, and mental needs. Parents clearly play a fundamental role in the development of their children. According to aContinue reading “READING”