Letter: Study the candidates and take back Utah
The sad saga of Salt Lake County recorder indicates the farce of straight-line party voting. Those who vote the straight party ticket show they don’t study the candidates, but just rely on whether an R...
View ArticleLetter: Vote only for candidates who pledge to institute a popular vote system
The Electoral College is outdated and unfair. In most states the presidential candidate who gets the most votes is awarded all the votes cast, even those votes which were cast for the other candidates....
View ArticleAstros’ Gurriel banned 5 games for racist gesture at Yu Darvish ... next season
Houston • Yuli Gurriel of the Houston Astros was suspended Saturday for the first five games of next season for making a racist gesture at Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish during the World Series.Major...
View ArticleFrustration boils over for Utes after fourth straight loss, 41-20 at Oregon
Eugene, Ore. • On the surface, it was a game where things stacked up in the Utes’ favor.Sure, they had to go on the road, but Oregon’s starting quarterback was still on the mend, and the true freshman...
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Commentary: Loopholes in 340B drug discount program need fixes
Created in 1992 by Congress, the 340B drug discount program started with an important purpose but has recently veered off course.Under its stated mission, 340B is an important tool in aiding uninsured...
View ArticleDeer Tick bringing a Jekyll-and-Hyde dynamic to its Salt Lake City Halloween...
When Deer Tick comes to Urban Lounge on Halloween, they should come as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde — a reflection of the two sides of the band that will be crystal clear that night and is distinct in its...
View ArticleLetters: Founders would be aghast at how guns are used now
The writers of the Second Amendment lived in a world where guns were primarily a grocery-getting device, as in “let’s have squirrel for dinner.” Secondarily, they were intended to be used in a...
View ArticleColorado defeats California, 44-28
Boulder, Colo. • California coach Justin Wilcox wasn’t the only one cringing at Colorado junior safety Nick Fisher’s 100-yard return for a touchdown in the closing minutes of the Buffaloes’ 44-28 win...
View ArticleBishop Solis: We must all be advocates for the least of our society
The past few months have marked one of the most collaborative campaigns to address homelessness in Utah to date. The joint efforts of city, county and state governments have helped to protect people...
View ArticleTyler has 2TDs passes, rushing TD in 27-14 Southern Utah win
Greeley, Colo • Patrick Tyler threw for two touchdowns, ran for another and Southern Utah took advantage of two first-quarter fumbles on its way to a 27-14 victory over Northern Colorado on...
View ArticleLetter: Dangerous decision on use of deadly force
I was shocked to see the recent reports with body-cam videos of the shooting of Patrick Harmon, along with the decision by District Attorney Sim Gill.Consider this scenario. A burglar with a knife is...
View ArticleUtah letter carrier saves man who was severely injured when a grinder tool...
When a grinder tool that Jeff Hill had used probably a thousand times turned on him and slashed his hand near his wrist and thumb, cutting two arteries and a tendon in the process, he didn’t have many...
View ArticleTribune Editorial: Don’t price Americans out of national parks
The National Park Service recently announced plans to increase entrance fees to certain parks during peak visitation season from May to September. It hopes to increase vehicle fees from $30 to $70....
View ArticleNo. 12 Washington rumbles through UCLA in 44-23 blowout
Seattle • Myles Gaskin led Washington’s running onslaught with 169 yards and one touchdown, Lavon Coleman added 94 yards and three touchdown runs and the 12th-ranked Huskies routed UCLA 44-23 on...
View ArticleFirst Presbyterian celebrates its heritage with Scottish Festival
First Presbyterian Church on Saturday held its annual Scottish Festival in celebration of the congregation’s heritage and in conjunction with the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Highlights...
View ArticleComeback! No. 6 Ohio State rallies to beat No. 2 Penn State
Columbus, Ohio • Ohio State coach Urban Meyer called it the best he has ever seen a quarterback play.J.T. Barrett capped the greatest game of his decorated career with a 16-yard touchdown pass to...
View ArticleNo. 25 Iowa State upsets No. 4 TCU 14-7
Ames, Iowa • TCU is no longer unbeaten.The Horned Frogs have only themselves — and a resurgent Iowa State defense — to blame.Kyle Kempt threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns and 25th-ranked Iowa State...
View ArticleBrayden El Bakri sets tone with big fumble-causing hit on kickoff return
Provo • It didn’t take BYU fullback Brayden El Bakri long to show he was serious when he said he didn’t want to lose another football game this season.El Bakri delivered one of the most memorable blows...
View ArticleWeber State turns 5 turnovers into a 41-27 win over Montana
Ogden • Stefan Cantwell threw for two touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass in the first quarter, and the Weber State defense forced five turnovers in a 41-27 victory over Montana on Saturday.Cantell...
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George F. Will: The radiating mischief of protectionism
Washington • What a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive ourselves into believing that corporate welfare can be seemly. Consider the caper, both amusing and depressing, that began...
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