Female Nobel Prize winners recognized during Women’s History Month
The Nobel Prize, which is awarded in five different categories, is typically an annual award. This prize is given to those who have “done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses," according to Alfred Nobel's will. The Nobel Prize is considered a very prestigious award and has been a tradition since it’s beginnings in 1901.
Senior Statesman Lyle Hillyard: 30 years in the Senate
by Cassidy HansenCapital West NewsSALT LAKE CITY—Although this upcoming Utah legislative session marks Sen. Lyle Hillyard’s, R-Logan, thirtieth year serving District 25, his excitement...
Blake O’Rullian’s climb to the top of MMA broadcasting
Blake O'Rullian's climb to the top of MMA broadcastingThe dream started for Blake O'Rullian when he was a child watching USC Football games with...
Van Tassell makes education top priority
By Melissa Taylor
Capital West News
SALT LAKE CITY - Sen. Kevin Van Tassell, R-Vernal, has been a member of the Utah Legislature since November 2006....
Black student’s experience with racism, Church history, finding community
When a BYU student’s racial identity is shared with only 1% of the BYU population, it can cause a feeling of foreignness from others on campus.
Greg Hughes: Draper resident, House Speaker goes the distance for Utah...
By Blakely Gull
Capital West NewsPrison relocation, medicaid expansion, and public education are a few debates Utah legislators are up against this 2015 session. Fortunately,...