Here are four stories I especially enjoyed reading from our Deseret News writers.
1. Lois Collins reported on a story of a talented quilter and a group of quilters who finished her final quilt after her death. This one is both inspiring and cathartic.
3. Emma Pitts reported on how fear of backlash causes young voters to stay silent about their voting choices. A recent poll showed that nearly half (48%) of Gen Z voters lied to people close to them regarding their vote.
4. Jay Drew wrote about how BYU kicker Will Ferrin was able to stay cool, calm and collected in order to kick the game-winning 44-yard field goal to beat Utah 22-21 in the rivalry game Saturday night.
Tell me: What stories have you especially enjoyed reading lately?
Utah’s public colleges may face budget cuts in 2025
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz is pushing for budget cuts and other reforms at public colleges and universities in the state, in the hopes of saving the state money and making college more accessible to more students.
So far, higher ed administrators haven’t publicly discussed the possible budget cuts, instead saying they’re still having discussions with state lawmakers.
One factor he points to in order to address the budget is cost-per-student administrative costs, which have increased at the following rate over the past nine years:
112% — University of Utah
143% — Salt Lake Community College
20% — Southern Utah University
“So we would maybe look at a higher (subsidy cut) percentage for some schools and a lower percentage number for others,” he said.
Will students be left footing the bill by increasing tuition costs to recover money lost to slashed legislative subsidies?
"Not while I'm here," Schultz said.
Read more about how Republican lawmakers are approaching the changing landscape of college education.
More in Politics
Utah outlier in presidential race but still shifts red (Deseret News)
The phrase "I believe in you" has become the cornerstone of BYU cross country coach Diljeet Taylor's coaching, and it's making a difference in the lives of the newly crowned back-to-back Big 12 champions.
“You can change the trajectory of someone’s life by believing in them. I believe that because someone did that for me, and that’s really the kind of coach I want to be. I want to stay true to that, and I know performances will come if you build the people,” Taylor said.
“If you believe in someone, but you never tell them, they don’t get the benefit of it, of that belief,” she said.
“Being on the journey with them, focusing on the process, making sure that they understand and they hear those words from me, and as they try to chase these big goals and chase these dreams that they really feel like they’re not doing it alone," she said. "Because when you believe in someone, you invest in them, and so then that becomes not a one-person goal. It becomes our goal.”
“That’s why I talk a lot about Christlike coaching because ultimately, the greatest coach we all have is God, and he sees us for not where we’re at but the potential of who we can become," she said. "It’s the same thing I do with my athletes. I don’t see them for where they’re at but in the potential that they have for who they can become in sport and in life.”
Read more about Taylor and the importance of instilling belief in athletes.
More in Sports
Time is now for BYU to reintroduce the brand (Deseret News)
Cougars learned Wednesday in romp over Queens that transfer guard Dawson Baker can still light it up (Deseret News)
See what BYU’s dramatic final drive against Utah was like for Cougar defensive coaches in the booth (Deseret News)
Utes turn attention to Colorado after emotional loss to BYU (Deseret News)
Grace McCallum and Amelie Morgan are headed into their final seasons with Utah gymnastics. Here’s who will replace them (Deseret News)
National Signing Day running list of Utah high school athletes who’ve signed their Letters of Intent (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
Online yoga shown to clinically reduce low back pain (WebMD)
Enjoyable activities can lead to heart health improvements (Deseret News)
Tips to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning (Daily Herald)
Faith
More than 100 Light the World Giving Machines locations announced for 2024 (Church News)
🎧 Podcast: Church History Department’s Scott Hales and James Perry on ‘Saints, Vol. 4′ (Church News)
Experience the 200th temple dedication with these beautiful photos (LDS Living)
Utah
Here’s what’s new at Utah’s 15 ski resorts in what’s anticipated to be another busy season (KSL)
Utah immigrant advocates say election results have prompted fear, concern in the community (KSL)
Utah's share of mortgage-free homes is low — but rising (Axios)
Snow Canyon marathon runners to return for views, thousands eager for course on SR-18 (St George News)
New recommendation issued for highway project in Southern Utah, saving protected land (KUTV)
More than 800 Utah homes lose power after woman climbs transformer (ABC4)
The Nation and The World
What’s the U.S. snow forecast for this winter? (Deseret News)
Next tropical weather threat is forming in the Caribbean. Will it move towards Florida's Gulf Coast? (NBC News)
Inflation ticks up in October mostly driven by housing cost increases (Deseret News)
Entertainment
Christmas shows in Utah this winter that will help you fully embrace the holiday spirit (Deseret News)
Father James Martin on Martin Scorsese’s new docuseries about Catholic saints (Deseret News)
🗓️ Events Calendar
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:
Holiday Quilt Show and Auction | Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City
Salt Lake’s Family Christmas Gift Show | Mountain America Expo Center, Sandy
The Doo Wop Project | Tuacahn Amphitheatre
Jeff Arcuri | Eccles Theater
West Point Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” | Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, Taylorsville
Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks | 7 p.m.
BYU women’s volleyball at UCF | 5 p.m.
U of U women’s volleyball at Houston | 7 p.m.
U of U women’s basketball at Northwestern | 5 p.m.
USU women’s basketball vs. Cal State Bakersfield at home | 11 a.m.
USU women’s volleyball vs. UNLV at home | 7 p.m.
Weber State women’s volleyball vs. Northern Arizona at home | 6 p.m.
UVU volleyball vs. Tarleton State at home | 6 p.m.
SUU women’s volleyball vs. UT Arlington at home | 6:30 p.m.
Utah Tech women’s volleyball at Seattle University | 7 p.m.
I really would love to hear what types of stories you like seeing in the newsletter each morning. Please feel free to reach out to me directly to share your thoughts!
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