Conversations with 52 fourth-grade children sought to reveal how kids are feeling about politics.
What they found: Children with Democratic parents tended to express stronger emotions — both positively, in saying they liked Harris, and negatively in the dislike they expressed for Trump.
While the children with Republican parents showed “positive attitudes” toward Trump, they weren’t as strong — and felt more “neutral to positive” when it came to the Democratic candidate.
Read more about how the children in our own homes affected by national political hostilities.
First game, first goals, first win: Inside Utah Hockey Club’s big night
The Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural season started with a Sha-bang — including a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
One of our resident hockey experts Dennis Romboy writes:
"Unseasonably warm October weather might have brought a touch of Arizona to the Beehive State, but inside the Delta Center it was all Utah. It even snowed, at least electronically."
🥅 A 'tight, tight turnaround': Just 173 days after Ryan and Ashley Smith bought and moved the Arizona Coyotes to Utah, the team squared off against the Chicago Blackhawks, one of the NHL “Original Six,” in its first-ever regular season game Tuesday in Salt Lake City.
"NHL-starved Utah hockey fans reveled in the sport unexpectedly making its way to the state — inside and outside the arena. The opening day party started on the plaza in the late afternoon and continued late into the night thanks to an 8 p.m MDT start on ESPN.
"A sell-out crowd came to witness history. And they weren’t disappointed — off or on the ice."
🏒 What people at the event were saying:
“It was awesome. I mean, I wasn’t really sure what to expect coming into this," Marcus Zaccaria said. "I’ve really only ever been to some (Utah) Grizzlies games. This was everything I could have hoped for and more. It was so cool. I got goose bumps when they did the opening video and watching everybody come out. I feel like it’s just a huge step for the state of Utah."
“Watching the players walk down the blue carpet, all of them had big smiles on their faces," Michael Johnson said. "They tried to have their game face on but their smiles were shining through. I’m just happy that they’re happy to be here."
“It’s a great party. It’s great to be here,” Jake Bingham said. “We’re gonna take care of these guys. They’re gonna be here for a long time.”
Read more about how Utah Hockey Club won its first-ever official game over the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2.
More in Utah
Smoke spreads as Yellow Lake Fire reaches almost 20,000 acres (KSL)
Utah sued TikTok. 14 more states are following (Deseret News)
Packed with behind-the-scenes insights from players like Robbie Bosco and Kelly Smith, game-by-game highlights, and more, this collector's edition is your all-access pass to one of college football's most legendary seasons. Get your copy today and celebrate the triumphs of the 1984 BYU Cougars!
Health
CDC to screen travelers from Rwanda amid deadly Marburg outbreak (Deseret News)
New analysis finds that Americans were spending more time alone even before the pandemic (Deseret News)
It's easy to mess up blood pressure readings, new study shows (NPR)
Faith
🎧 Podcast: October 2024 general conference — peacemaking, finding joy and preparing for the Second Coming (Church News)
Do athletes mean what they say about religion? (Deseret News)
Scrolling toward salvation: Christian TikTokers inspire faith in increasingly secular young Americans (Fox News)
The Nation and The World
Why is this fall so hot — and when will it cool down? Here’s what we know (Deseret News)
Video: The northern lights were visible in the U.S., more opportunities to see them could be on the way (Deseret News)
Time to evacuate is running out as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida (The Associated Press)
Sports
BYU Hall of Famer Steve Young to rest of Big 12 — ‘Bring it on’ (Deseret News)
BYU Baja Club for off-roading vehicles meets in preparation for race next May (The Daily Universe)
Jazz Bear Will Serve As Utah Hockey Club Mascot This Season (KSL Sports)
Your Utah Hockey Club merch could gain value (Axios)
New book gives insider’s look into BYU’s attempt to hire Andy Reid (Deseret News)
🗓️ Events Calendar
Here are some highlights for events in Utah today:
Poppy Books welcomes Brandon Mull at the Spanish Fork Library | Spanish Fork
Little Bear Bottoms Corn Maze | 5000 US-91, Wellsville, Cache County
Deseret Peak Utah Temple Public Open House | Deseret Peak Temple, Tooele, Utah
Dropkick Murphys | Union Event Center
“Little Women the Broadway Musical” | Historic Ideal Playhouse, Heber City
BYU men’s basketball — Blue & White Game | 7 p.m.
U of U men’s golf vs. Big 12 Match Play
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