Tag Archives: Blogging

DAY 2

#LightTheWorld Day 2: Jesus Honored His Parents For the second day of the “Light the World” initiative, Summer and I both called our parents to express our gratitude and love for them. Our girls also got to FaceTime both sets of grandparents. Avery and Reese love their grandparents more than pretty much anyone or anything in theContinue reading “DAY 2”

DAY 1

#LightTheWorld – Day 1: Jesus Lifted Others’ Burdens For the first day of the #LightTheWorld initiative in which we are participating, our little family got to focus on providing a service for others. A few of the highlights included: I guest-lectured a comm theory class for a colleague who was not able to attend class.Continue reading “DAY 1”

#LIGHTTHEWORLD

This Christmas season, my family and I will be participating in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ “Light the World” initiative. According to a blog post on LDS.org, the purpose of this movement is: In an increasingly dark world, we can be a bright light to those around us and a shining example ofContinue reading “#LIGHTTHEWORLD”

GERALD SHERRATT

All those involved with SUU Athletics are collectively mourning the passing of former university president, Gerald R. Sherratt, who will go down as one of the most influential people in the history of the Southern Utah University Athletics Department. A friend and advocate of the many athletic programs at SUU, Sherratt was also instrumental inContinue reading “GERALD SHERRATT”

MLB & TWITTER

Major League Baseball and Twitter Usage: The Economics of Social Media Use The role that social media plays in the development of professional sports is an increasingly growing phenomena. Likewise, the growing role of social media in professional sports is an increasingly researched topic. As new research is conducted and more data is gathered, theContinue reading “MLB & TWITTER”

NONVERBAL SPORTS

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Sports Culture A common teaching in the field of communications is that is is simply impossible to not communicate. Whether it is your posture when interviewing for a job, or maybe a simple smirk at an inappropriate joke, every and any form of nonverbal communication serves as a communication messageContinue reading “NONVERBAL SPORTS”

SPORTS BANTER

How Sports Fans Forge Intergroup Competition Through Language: The Case of Verbal Irony Without a doubt, sports fans are some of the most passionate in the world. Whether it is cheering on their favorite team or athlete, or vehemently rooting against their arch-rivals, sports bring out the best and worst of us all. Speaking fromContinue reading “SPORTS BANTER”

STAYING FOCUSED

“How well do you focus and keep focused while at work?” This is yet another question I have received a few times lately as I’ve been interviewing for jobs. And I think it’s a good question. I think it’s totally normal for most people to occasionally struggle staying on task. I can’t even begin toContinue reading “STAYING FOCUSED”