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Columnist Derek Bos captured what it looked like at the top of Angels Landing at Zion National Park.

That Time I… took a road trip to Utah

By Derek Bos, Opinion Columnist | September 15, 2022

Our story out west begins as every good road trip story does — in a tightly packed SUV unable to see out the back window. My three public school besties and I, with our freshly shaven faces, set off west from DeKalb to Utah: The Beehive State.  21...

Missionary holding book of mormon

That time I… served a two-year religious mission

By Anthony Parlogean | September 9, 2019

Apprehension filled my mind as I walked up the porch steps of the house. After I knocked on the door, I stepped back and shot a glance at the 19-year-old who stood by my side. He was the missionary companion I’d been assigned to; he was wearing a white...

Hammock prepares Huskies for high altitudes

By Maddie Barrett | September 4, 2019

DeKALB — Head coach Thomas Hammock said his team is gearing for the high altitude in Utah this weekend which can affect player conditioning. Sitting at 4,637 feet above sea level, Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium might provide a tough atmosphere for the...

Baseball ends weekend with win against Minnesota

By Brian Earle | March 3, 2013

Baseball played three games in the Dairy Queen Classic over the weekend at the Metrodome. On Friday, the Huskies (2-9) suffered a 6-1 loss at the hands of Utah. The Utes (5-5) jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning on a solo home run...

RANT: TCU bucks Broncos

By Chris Dertz | November 29, 2010

Boise State has just pooped its proverbial brick. The Broncos are headed to a conference where no good teams will remain, when Boise State moves to the Mountain West Conference. Only problem is that TCU, Utah and BYU, or the best teams in the conference,...