When Russia declared war on Ukraine in February of 2022, the world watched in despair as Russian troops began invading and Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes and country. Many refugees have fled to surrounding countries such as Moldova, Romania, Poland, and countless others throughout Europe.An immeasurable number of countries and people worldwide have shown their … [Read more...] about Wrapping Ukrainian Refugees with Quilts
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How Two Former Gang Members Are Giving Back
For former gang member Samson Phommabout, the dark part of his life started as early as elementary school. Growing up in the “bad part of town” near Salt Lake City, he was surrounded by gangs. As the only Asian in his school, he was also a prime target for bullies. “I just ignored it. Then they started trying to fight me. I’m like, ‘All right, cool. Let’s go. I’m never going … [Read more...] about How Two Former Gang Members Are Giving Back
Uniting to Help Ukrainian Refugees
When war broke out in Ukraine in February 2022, we saw heartbreaking pictures of displaced Ukrainian refugees, destroyed cities, and scores of the wounded and dying. In the midst of all this, many of us wondered what we could do, if anything. It is often difficult to know which charities to give to so that your donations have the greatest possible impact, and with a country … [Read more...] about Uniting to Help Ukrainian Refugees
Preserving Petroglyphs with Drone Photography
The Utah wilderness holds many secrets and glimpses into the past. Ancient tribes, such as the Pueblo and the Freemont, left behind evidence that they were there, including petroglyphs, which are scenes or pictures that have been carved directly into a rock surface. Different from pictographs, which are pictures that have been painted on rocks, these ancient artisans used … [Read more...] about Preserving Petroglyphs with Drone Photography
How Adam Nugent Lost 120 Pounds
It all started when Adam Nugent was 9 years old. “My parents noticed that I had been gaining weight, so the pediatrician recommended that they give me a jogger trampoline to encourage me to exercise more,” he recalls. Unfortunately, that gesture only led Nugent to feel self-conscious about his body for the first time in his young life. He developed an increasingly … [Read more...] about How Adam Nugent Lost 120 Pounds
