![]() ![]() Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill Many of his YouTube videos have well over a million views, but we’re mostly impressed that there are people down in Utah County who have a sense of humor. In the past year, local filmmaker, comedian and YouTube personality Andrew Hales has successfully posed as Macklemore and snapped photos with fans at the Maverik Center, flown to London to awkwardly kiss the hands of various Brits, and purposely botched Christmas carols with people waiting for Trax. Still, Hope never left us for bigger networks, and we’re sure glad.) (Today we say: We couldn’t get away with a stupid line like that these days. Her delivery is captivating, but also shows depth that makes you feel like she’s more than just a pretty face. Who are we talking about? KSTU Channel 13’s Hope Woodside, who else? Woodside has the capacity to deliver news in a way that is both factual and humane all at the same time. She embodies all the intangibles necessary for a good anchor: She’s serious, gritty, straightforward, but has a sense of humor. In 1997 we wrote: She just may be the best candidate to move up to the networks. And the planning for the 2014 event is already underway. ![]() But the September 2013 event was largely supported and attended by members of the community who see change coming and welcome it with open arms. The home of BYU, Provo is the epicenter of Utah’s conservative culture, so you might assume that the city’s first Pride event would have caused shock and consternation in the city. And the group isn’t just for purebreds-the Fanciers encourage and feature many competitions for rescue cats as well. In addition to monthly meetings, the Utah Cat Fanciers hosts a yearly cat show that attracts hundreds of cats from all over the globe. Sure, you love your cat, but is your cat the best? The Utah Cat Fanciers is one of the biggest chapters for international cat lovers and professional cat competitors (catters?). Resume laughing in the face of beer-drinking relatives: 2016. Resume spilling beer on church-going relatives: 2016. BYU, though-those blasted Cougars-are much, much more. ![]() Idaho State, Michigan, USC, Stanford, whomever they’re just a bunch of teams that play football. But at what cost? Dating back to 1896, the Holy War-with all of its alleged beer-pouring, interfamily hatred and strange comments during sacrament meeting-has been a rivalry that ranks with the storied traditions of other conferences. Sure, Utah’s inclusion in the Pac-12 has been nice. The reason for this unconscionable void in the college football schedule is so Utah can fit the likes of Idaho State, Fresno State and Michigan into its non-conference slots. BYU football game will not be played this year. (Today we say: James is proof that good guys can succeed.)įor the first time since World War II, the Utah vs. He likes working his craft, and it shows. He’s witty, he’s knowledgeable, and he makes the mundane fun without resorting to the banal rants taken by so many other talk jocks. In 2000 we wrote: James’ clever sense of humor really shines. And they get bonus points for still having a mostly local lineup of talent doing live broadcasts and keeping in touch with listeners. X96’s mix of classic ’80s and ’90s alternative hits, blended with newer indie rock, has kept the station firmly secured in the hearts (and dashboard radios) of fans across northern Utah. Listeners can complain about Mumford & Sons all they wish, but the truth is that X96 is one of the few alternative destinations remaining on Utah’s dial now that oldies, classic-rock and community-radio stations alike have started playing the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin like they’re going out of style.
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