The Royals' return to Utah not only provided fans another opportunity to support a pro team but also gave players a chance to see what our lovely state has to offer.
Here's what some of the Royals women's soccer team from out-of-state and out-of-country told Krysyan Edler about living in Utah:
Agnes Nyberg, Swedish midfielder: “The mountains, the nature, it’s nothing that I’ve experienced before, and it’s very far from Sweden. I had (the) chance to see the mountains here around. Just to view everything walking to practice has been amazing.”
Paige Monaghan, team captain from New Jersey: “What surprised me is the soda shops. That was the one I called my parents, and I was like, coffee shops, like, there’s never a line. The three o’clock rush is actually at Swig. So that was my biggest like, ‘Whoa.’ I’ve never consumed so much soda either since I’ve been here, which probably should change next year.”
Jimmy Coenraets, head coach from Belgium: “When you talk about Utah, you talk about Salt Lake City, that’s one of the reasons why you would move towards here, just to be able to do all of the outdoor stuff.”
⚽ Read more to find out what other players liked about Utah, as well as their suggestions for improvement.
Sharon McMahon and the rise of the 'Governerds'
Thousands of Utahns flocked to Sharon McMahon's book event at Utah Valley University this fall. What makes "America's government teacher" so popular with Utahns?
Meg Walter asked her. "I think some of it has to do with my approach to talking about government,” she said. “It’s very common sense. It’s not excessively inflammatory. It’s not hurling insults at people. It’s not making fun of people’s appearance or the way that they talk.”
She said she believes this approach aligns with the cultural values of Utahns and Latter-day Saints.
“Governerds” are what Sharon McMahon’s loyal 1.1 million Instagram followers call themselves. Using the handle @sharonsaysso, McMahon, a former teacher, has been sharing information about democracy, politics and history and how they impact American citizens, for four years.
📚 Read more about McMahon, her new book "The Small and the Mighty" and what it is that makes her so popular.
Why is Utah State University — a place landlocked by hundreds of miles and sitting at 4,500 feet above sea level — now offering a minor in marine science?
“Yes, it’s a question we’re often asked,” said USU watershed sciences professor Trisha Atwood, laughing. “It’s part of the preconceived notion that you need to be close to the ocean to study it.”
Decades ago, marine researchers actually needed to, well, get their feet wet to study oceans and other large waterways.
💻 What changed? Technology.Now, oceans are managed and studied at sprawling national scales and often far from the nearest beach.
Some researchers never even need to go to the ocean, take Atwood for example, who does computer modeling using data collected by researchers across the globe.
🐋 When can students sign up?
Starting this academic year, USU students earning a watershed sciences degree can pursue the new minor introducing them to marine ecosystems, marine biota, the chemical and the physical properties of the ocean and the seafloor — along with the conservation and management of marine resources.
The curriculum for the new marine science minor was designed to ensure that participating USU students “receive a rigorous program of study with several opportunities for experimental learning.”
🌊 Read more about how a minor in marine science is now available at Utah State University.
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
Study says short bursts of activity can lower blood pressure (Deseret News)
The power of gratitude: 5 ways practicing gratitude benefits the body and mind (Deseret News)
What are the healthiest sleep positions for your heart and overall health? (Healthline)
Faith
Updates to Perpetual Education Fund will expand opportunities, make education more affordable (Church News)
How over 20,000 Latter-day Saints brought relief to southeastern U.S. after hurricanes Helene and Milton (Church News)
One of the best antidotes to fear of the future (LDS Living)
The ‘final girl’: Why the writers of ‘Heretic’ made sister missionaries victims (Deseret News)
We put together a calendar list of events and activities going on around the state of Utah the next month. Check it out and let us know if we are missing anything!
Here are some highlights for events in Utah today:
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Utah Whistlestop Tour | Wheeler Farm, Murray
2024 Illuminate: Light Art + Tech Festival | Library Square, Salt Lake City
Winter Farmers Market at The Gateway | The Gateway, Salt Lake City
“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in concert | Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City
“Cats” | Kensington Theatre, South Jordan
Utah Hockey at Predators | 6 p.m.
Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs | 3 p.m.
BYU women’s basketball vs. Wyoming at home | 2 p.m.
Utah football vs. BYU | 8:15 p.m.
USU men’s basketball vs. Charlotte at home | 2 p.m.
Weber State football vs. Idaho State at home | 1 p.m.
UVU men’s basketball vs. UTEP at home | 2 p.m.
SUU football vs. University of North Alabama at home | 1 p.m.
Utah Tech men’s basketball vs. New Mexico State at home | 7 p.m.
Please reach out to me at sgambles@deseretnews.com if you have any thoughts, feedback or ideas you would like to share!
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