LOGAN – Logan has a plentiful array of dining areas. Some “chain” restaurants and others are locally grown. Great Harvest is considered a franchise but the minute you walk in the door you’ll feel like home. With amazing bread, delectable sweets and incredible sandwiches be prepared to make many visits.
James is the owner of the Great Harvest in Logan, since it is a franchise it came with standards but James added his own touch and made it a home town favorite. There are approximately 26 different kinds of bread made in the store; bakers arrive early in the morning so every day you get the freshest bread possible. The variety ranges from wheat bread to raspberry blueberry bread and many other options in between. When you walk in you’ll be greeted with a free, warm, slice of bread.
People fall in love with the sweets, a sweets baker comes in early in the morning to bake the important cookies, sweet rolls, brownies, fruit bars, muffins and scones. These delectable treats will have you hooked. The home town favorite is the sweet roll, with or with out nuts, you will get a sweet roll the size of your two hands for less than two dollars. In need of a chocolate fix, check out the brownies, options include white chocolate, milk chocolate or nuts. They are huge and divine; don’t forget your milk on the way out.
When you need an incredible sandwich, look no farther. James, his wife and the staff created amazing sandwiches that have customers coming back for more. The sandwiches are unique made with fresh bread and local ingredients. There are some regulars that come in everyday to get the same sandwich because they can’t get enough. You’ll have an option of six different unique sandwiches, half or whole, chips or carrots for a reasonable price.
The staff is friendly; you can tell they love their job. They are willing to do anything for you, make your gift basket extra special, wrap 300 cookies for you or what ever else you could possibly need. You’ll meet many locals with unique stories in the welcoming environment; don’t forget to look at the local art while you’re eating and watch others pass the store through the big windows. Once you come in, you’ll turn into family and will want to always come back.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Utah State Debate Team
LOGAN, Utah - Utah State University (USU) has a team that is turning heads around the country, but gets little attention back at home. The USU Debate team this year was comprised of eleven people, one amazing coach and limited founds.
Utah State is in the Northwest Forensic Conference, over the course of a season they will compete against a variety of schools and travel across the west. This year the team traveled to Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon and Washington State for different competitions each time making a good impression. Other teams fear and praise USU; coaches enjoy the team for being hard working, competitive, knowledgeable and respectable. Challengers fear some of their competitors from USU but know they will have good and challenging rounds.
Majority of Universities fund their debate teams, their coaches get paid, their members get scholarships, all traveling is paid for and all fee’s for competitions are paid for. At USU they are lucky they have a coach that loves his work and is dedicated to his students. Dr. Tom Worthen pays for basically everything, with minimal help from the school, and members don’t have to pay anything. Worthen has been coaching for 30 years at different universities and has been at USU for five years. Most teams have numbers ranging from ten to forty; USU had 11 team members this year. Worthen always says “Our team is quality not quantity.” He couldn’t be more right.
The most recent competition was in Bellingham Washington at Western Washington University. This is the competition everyone prepares for; it is the final conference tournament and the last tournament before nationals. Competition is high; competitors have been practicing all year on their speech’s and debate skills. Two days of intense competition, hoping you won your debate rounds and praying you won’t mess up on your speech. Third day is finals, everyone that came out as the best compete a few more times. Results are in; USU comes in on top once again. Since it is the end of the season conference champions are awarded for doing the best all season. USU was awarded the highest award in the conference, being honored as a Gold Metal School. A dedicated coach and dedicated students will strive for the same honor next year, as for now this year was a major success.
Utah State is in the Northwest Forensic Conference, over the course of a season they will compete against a variety of schools and travel across the west. This year the team traveled to Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon and Washington State for different competitions each time making a good impression. Other teams fear and praise USU; coaches enjoy the team for being hard working, competitive, knowledgeable and respectable. Challengers fear some of their competitors from USU but know they will have good and challenging rounds.
Majority of Universities fund their debate teams, their coaches get paid, their members get scholarships, all traveling is paid for and all fee’s for competitions are paid for. At USU they are lucky they have a coach that loves his work and is dedicated to his students. Dr. Tom Worthen pays for basically everything, with minimal help from the school, and members don’t have to pay anything. Worthen has been coaching for 30 years at different universities and has been at USU for five years. Most teams have numbers ranging from ten to forty; USU had 11 team members this year. Worthen always says “Our team is quality not quantity.” He couldn’t be more right.
The most recent competition was in Bellingham Washington at Western Washington University. This is the competition everyone prepares for; it is the final conference tournament and the last tournament before nationals. Competition is high; competitors have been practicing all year on their speech’s and debate skills. Two days of intense competition, hoping you won your debate rounds and praying you won’t mess up on your speech. Third day is finals, everyone that came out as the best compete a few more times. Results are in; USU comes in on top once again. Since it is the end of the season conference champions are awarded for doing the best all season. USU was awarded the highest award in the conference, being honored as a Gold Metal School. A dedicated coach and dedicated students will strive for the same honor next year, as for now this year was a major success.
Statesman Rant
As a current student at Utah State University I enjoy being able to pick up four, free, different papers every day. It enhances my studies in journalism, politics and increases my knowledge of the world going on around me. Our school news paper called The Statesman is an interesting one, in comparing it to the New York Times, Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News it hardly matches up. After receiving a job at the University I was first given the task to find all the news articles around the world on USU daily, in these searches I have learned more about the amazing things that our university does than I ever have in our schools news paper.
The University of Utah is known as the university in Utah that does a lot of research that turns out results. However when comparing USU and U of U we can see that USU does more research and turns out more results than the U of U. I praise and say that I am proud of both universities and all the research that is done that are helping people around the world. This week in news papers across the county tell of USU’s current research that went around the world included “New data on oil and gas research” and “New findings in the area of sexuality.” The British Medical Journal is taking the research on sexuality that just came out and using it to replace the old research. This is big news that went across the world, but in out own schools news paper we didn’t hear a word of it.
If you picked up the statesman today you would read articles like “Caves in the Cold”, “Transitioning into the Bubble”, and “Campus Threads” articles that are basically fluff. Once in a while you will see a good front page article on something amazing happening in our school, but day after day I am let down. When thumbing through the paper we see the recycled articles from other news papers on what is happening in the world, the opinion page is a sad attempt to replicate other papers; the good news is that the sports page is normally good it keeps the students up to date on how our fellow students are doing. As an active student the back page is the only page I really care for, that tells the weekly events that are happening.
From an outsiders view I would think that the Public Relations department at the university would be slightly ashamed of our school news paper. With constant research being done, professors, and students accomplishing amazing things, graduates becoming esteemed members in society, intriguing things happening in our local community and updates on how we are being governed, I don’t care to read about “The latest Campus Trend.” As journalists we are taught to tell the truth and keep people aware of what is happening. The Public Relations department works hard to keep a positive image of USU, letting everyone know about the amazing things getting accomplished and how we are progressing to become a better university. As a Public Relations major I would hope that the statesman could re direct and do the same. But for now I will keep picking up the school paper, so I can keep up on the latest and greatest thing happening in the “statesman” world.
The University of Utah is known as the university in Utah that does a lot of research that turns out results. However when comparing USU and U of U we can see that USU does more research and turns out more results than the U of U. I praise and say that I am proud of both universities and all the research that is done that are helping people around the world. This week in news papers across the county tell of USU’s current research that went around the world included “New data on oil and gas research” and “New findings in the area of sexuality.” The British Medical Journal is taking the research on sexuality that just came out and using it to replace the old research. This is big news that went across the world, but in out own schools news paper we didn’t hear a word of it.
If you picked up the statesman today you would read articles like “Caves in the Cold”, “Transitioning into the Bubble”, and “Campus Threads” articles that are basically fluff. Once in a while you will see a good front page article on something amazing happening in our school, but day after day I am let down. When thumbing through the paper we see the recycled articles from other news papers on what is happening in the world, the opinion page is a sad attempt to replicate other papers; the good news is that the sports page is normally good it keeps the students up to date on how our fellow students are doing. As an active student the back page is the only page I really care for, that tells the weekly events that are happening.
From an outsiders view I would think that the Public Relations department at the university would be slightly ashamed of our school news paper. With constant research being done, professors, and students accomplishing amazing things, graduates becoming esteemed members in society, intriguing things happening in our local community and updates on how we are being governed, I don’t care to read about “The latest Campus Trend.” As journalists we are taught to tell the truth and keep people aware of what is happening. The Public Relations department works hard to keep a positive image of USU, letting everyone know about the amazing things getting accomplished and how we are progressing to become a better university. As a Public Relations major I would hope that the statesman could re direct and do the same. But for now I will keep picking up the school paper, so I can keep up on the latest and greatest thing happening in the “statesman” world.
Lee's Marketplace
LOGAN - In today’s economy it is rare to see locally ran stores verses franchises especially in the grocery business. In every town you see Wal-mart, Sam’s club, Costco and Smiths. With these franchises coming into every city it is hard for local grocers to stay in business. In Cache Valley we see all the chain stores but one local grocer that is thriving and still growing, it is Lee’s Marketplace. When you step in the door at Lee’s you feel at home, with friendly workers and other locals it creates a wonderful atmosphere for getting done our daily needs while getting a great selection with good prices.
Lee’s was founded in Smithfield in 1981. Lee and Shari Badger bought the local grocery store to start their dream in the grocer business. They soon became so popular that they had to expand the building, in the expansion the deli and DVD section was added. On Oct. 1994 the expansion wasn’t enough so they moved to their current 35,000 sq ft. establishment in the move they added additional things to enhance their store. With growing population and demand the badgers they opened another store in Logan in October 1999, with this 47,000 sq ft. complex they were able to create another great grocery store with additional services including a bank, floral shop, pharmacy, bakery and deli.
One of the reasons why Lee’s has been so successful is because of their wonderful employee’s. After reading their mission statement I know why:
The team at Lee's Market Place is committed to providing our valued customers quality grocery products and service at competitive prices. We are dedicated to having highly trained and motivated employees who will ensure a friendly, safe, and clean shopping experience at all times. Our goal is to make Lee's Market Place a place where the customer feels at home.
Their mission statement sets the bar high, and they still meet their goal every day. With a stable foundation of founders who care about the grocery business, current goals that keep them progressing, and excellent workers chain grocers watch out when you come to Logan, Utah Lee’s Marketplace is here to stay.
For more information on Lee’s check out their website at www.leesmarketplace.com/
Lee’s was founded in Smithfield in 1981. Lee and Shari Badger bought the local grocery store to start their dream in the grocer business. They soon became so popular that they had to expand the building, in the expansion the deli and DVD section was added. On Oct. 1994 the expansion wasn’t enough so they moved to their current 35,000 sq ft. establishment in the move they added additional things to enhance their store. With growing population and demand the badgers they opened another store in Logan in October 1999, with this 47,000 sq ft. complex they were able to create another great grocery store with additional services including a bank, floral shop, pharmacy, bakery and deli.
One of the reasons why Lee’s has been so successful is because of their wonderful employee’s. After reading their mission statement I know why:
The team at Lee's Market Place is committed to providing our valued customers quality grocery products and service at competitive prices. We are dedicated to having highly trained and motivated employees who will ensure a friendly, safe, and clean shopping experience at all times. Our goal is to make Lee's Market Place a place where the customer feels at home.
Their mission statement sets the bar high, and they still meet their goal every day. With a stable foundation of founders who care about the grocery business, current goals that keep them progressing, and excellent workers chain grocers watch out when you come to Logan, Utah Lee’s Marketplace is here to stay.
For more information on Lee’s check out their website at www.leesmarketplace.com/
Rock Haus
LOGAN - The Rock Haus in Logan is a hidden treasure of the community. Logan canyon has some of the best rock climbing in the world, naturally there is a rock climbing gym close by. The Rock Haus is a 12,000 sq ft. climbing gym, with bouldering and roped rock climbing. This gym creates a perfect atmosphere for beginners or advanced climbers and everyone in between.
Our society today enjoys becoming healthy by eating well and working out in a variety of ways. Rock climbing is considered one of the best work outs, it push’s you to your limit and requires every muscle in your body creating the ultimate work out. In addition it is fun, once you walk in and see the climbing walls you get a rush thinking of how make it to the top. After completing one rout you will want to conquer the whole gym.
“It’s a great place to start” according to the Rock Haus staff. They have the equipment for every age, if we were to take pictures of everyone that came to the Rock Haus for a week we would see a wide array of people from a father climbing with his five year old daughter to college students on dates and others tackling the hardest rout or a family with an array of ages of children going at it for the first time. This is a great place to come, try something new, get a work out and have a great time.
For children with a passion for rock climbing and are willing to work hard, parents look into the new The Rock Haus Youth Climbing team for ages 8 to 18. They practice bi weekly and are involved in USA climbing competitions. The Rock Haus also strives to give back to the community; most recently they helped a struggling family with unexpected medical bills. They hosted a rock climbing competition; all the money went to the family. Rock Haus staff has a passion for rock climbing and want to share their knowledge. So if you want a good work out, willing to try something knew, hoping to challenge your family or roommates check out the Rock Haus.
For more information on the Rock Haus check out their website at www.rockhausgym.com
Our society today enjoys becoming healthy by eating well and working out in a variety of ways. Rock climbing is considered one of the best work outs, it push’s you to your limit and requires every muscle in your body creating the ultimate work out. In addition it is fun, once you walk in and see the climbing walls you get a rush thinking of how make it to the top. After completing one rout you will want to conquer the whole gym.
“It’s a great place to start” according to the Rock Haus staff. They have the equipment for every age, if we were to take pictures of everyone that came to the Rock Haus for a week we would see a wide array of people from a father climbing with his five year old daughter to college students on dates and others tackling the hardest rout or a family with an array of ages of children going at it for the first time. This is a great place to come, try something new, get a work out and have a great time.
For children with a passion for rock climbing and are willing to work hard, parents look into the new The Rock Haus Youth Climbing team for ages 8 to 18. They practice bi weekly and are involved in USA climbing competitions. The Rock Haus also strives to give back to the community; most recently they helped a struggling family with unexpected medical bills. They hosted a rock climbing competition; all the money went to the family. Rock Haus staff has a passion for rock climbing and want to share their knowledge. So if you want a good work out, willing to try something knew, hoping to challenge your family or roommates check out the Rock Haus.
For more information on the Rock Haus check out their website at www.rockhausgym.com
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