Posts filed under: Editorial

Sugar City boy who learned to play the organ while recovering from brain surgery now plays for church congregation

By Emily Miller SUGAR CITY – After undergoing brain surgery at just 10 years old, Kobin Harris found himself with a lot of time to heal and a predicament: What’s... Read More

Rexburg dancers receive standing ovation in ‘respect and solidarity’ at French festival

Courtesy of American Footworks REXBURG — American Footworks is a traditional American dance company under the direction of Gary and Mindy Larsen, based right here in Rexburg, Idaho. It consists... Read More

Hope in the Small and Simple

By Briana Tippetts I never fully grasped how one small and simple moment can alter the course of a person’s life until it happened to me. At the end of... Read More

The Hikes Around Rexburg

By Chance Lovell REXBURG—Around Rexburg, there are many fun things to do. Fat Cats offers movies, bowling, and mini golf, which are great for dates or family nights. There’s a... Read More

The effects of social media on youth, and Jonathan Haidt’s ‘four simple norms’

By Emily Miller REXBURG — Years ago, author Jean Twenge, a professor of psychology at San Diego University, noticed some concerning trends in adolescent mental health, including an increase in... Read More

The Economic Impact of Cultural Arts: How a City’s Creative Spirit Boosts Business

Above: Fans wave their lights during a performance from The National Parks at the Romance Theater in April 2023. Photo by Ryan Lloyd. A city’s cultural arts scene serves as... Read More

Record holder for Rexburg’s Teton Dam Marathon wins again, sets a new record

Originally published at EastIdahoNews.com By Emily Miller REXBURG — It was a record-breaking year for the Teton Dam Marathon in Rexburg, with the highest number of participants the race has... Read More

Rexburg ROTC cadet aims to improve military mental health

By Regen Esplin REXBURG — To say that the military, as a profession, has a high mortality rate is far from controversial. Our first thought will naturally go to lives... Read More

Rise above bullying

By Dallin Saurey Do You think people deserve to be bullied? What causes people to be bullied in the first place? How do you think parents deal with bullying? Do... Read More

Opinion: Christmas—The Greatest Holiday

By Dallin Saurey Most businesses worry about the commercial side of Christmas. They make it all about buying nice gifts for others. Shouldn’t people be happy with the gifts they... Read More
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