On Monday, 23 April 2018, the Athletics Department at Auburn University, a public research university in Auburn, Alabama, honored both individuals and teams for the best athletic and academic achievement during the 2017-2018 season. During its ostentatious AUSPY award...
“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of becoming.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German writer and statesman As a young boy in school, Clint Pulver, “the high-energy keynote speaker for today’s...
Sarah Sellers (nee: Callister), a 26-year-old LDS nurse anesthetist at Banner-University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, is a virtual unknown in the world of marathon races, but she crossed the finish line in second place at the prestigious 26.2-mile Boston...
With perhaps the exception of Hawaii, the state considered as the king of unique names, Utah has the highest percent of children that are given names that are least 10 times more common in their home state than any other place in the nation. Names such as Nyler,...
When Sal Velluto, a Marvel and DC comics artist, was ten years old he drew stories on notebook paper, which he traded with his friends. He even tried to sell them subscriptions for his work. At the age of twelve, the Italian Batman comic book published one of his...
In 2014, Jonathan and Kylene Jones, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often referred to as the “Mormon Church”), wrote a book called “The Provident Prepper.” Ever since writing the book, the couple has maintained that their food storage...
Lindsey Stirling became a worldwide sensation through her energizing YouTube performances featuring her playing an electric violin and fun choreography. Now, at the height of her popularity, a YouTube Red has released “Brave Enough”, a documentary...
Sharlee Mullins Glenn, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often referred to as “the Mormon Church”), is the founder of Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG), a group “to inspire women of faith to be ambassadors of peace who transcend...
By Roy As active church members, Kristyn, Kelsi, and Kassidy grew up in Magna, Utah, as three of six children of David and Robyn Osborn. Their debut album The Whole Shebang was certified Gold on 01 Nov 1999 and certified Platinum on 28 Mar 2000. SHeDAISY’s...
Every story has a beginning. The story of Merrell Footwear begins with one man – Randy Merrell – and a custom pair of cowboy boots. Randy went from humble beginnings at an industrial shoe-making school to becoming a crafter of handmade boots. He eventually...
Born Robert LeRoy Parker in Beaver, Utah on April 13, 1866, Cassidy was the first of 13 children. His Mormon parents had come to Utah from England in 1856. His first run-in with the law occurred after he let himself into a closed shop, took a pair of jeans, and left a...
Fabrizio Poli Author, Speaker, Pilot and Business owner Fabrizio Poli is the author of the book Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude and Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude: How to Fly Out of the Cube and Gain Your Freedom Through his experiences as an airline...
The Osmonds are a large family that has performed together since childhood. Many are now grandparents, and yet they’re still performing. Their wildly successful career changed music and created a level of excitement not seen since the Beatles. Their musical training...
Some thought the “Mormon moment” would end once the presidential 2012 election was over. But phone calls to church headquarters didn’t stop. They came at a slower pace, but they still came. Journalists weren’t ready to let go. They wanted to know what the future holds...
Madilyn Paige has done some great things since appearing on The Voice, and her latest cover of Halsey’s “Sorry” is just another excellent display of her talents. Featuring the beautiful and elegant backdrop of the Utah State Capitol,...
BYU-Idaho Radio released a new interview with James The Mormon today that discusses the artist’s low points and how he almost quit music completely a month ago. https://twitter.com/jamesthemormon/status/871914392702595073 In the interview, James The Mormon,...
Mary Astrid Segovia Tuminez (pronounced too-MEE-nez), a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was born on 8 August 1964, in a small island farming village in Iloilo province, the Philippines. She and her six siblings were raised in extreme...
Mark Rober (born 11 March 1980) grew up in Orange County, California. He earned a mechanical engineering degree from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree from the University of Southern California. He is an inventor and YouTube personality and is best known...
Charity Anderson, of Springville, Utah, and Andres Peñate, of Vineyard, Utah, the dynamic dance duo from Utah County, finished third on NBC’s World of Dance Season 2 World Final, which aired Wednesday night, 12 September 2018. The Daily Herald reports that they...
Amy Schultz Johnson is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often referred to as “the Mormon Church”). She is also the daughter of the late Charles Schultz, best known as the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip. In today’s society, there are...
Anthony Wilford Brimley, an American actor and talented jazz singer who recorded several albums and played successful club engagements, was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often referred to as “the Mormon Church”). The albums that he...
Mat and Savanna Shaw from Kaysville, Utah, quickly became overnight sensations. It all started when schools closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Being a member of a new youth choir led by choir director Kelly DeHaan at the Hale Center Theatre, 15-year-old Savanna...
Ali Vincent Ali Vincent reveals a new formula to the world, after winning season five of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” season 5. The hairdresser from Mesa, Ariz., lost more than half her body weight, but gained a whole new perspective on life. “I am a whole new woman,”...
