Utah

Due to the continuing problem of homelessness in Utah, I wanted to possibly give some suggestions on the issue. I feel like Utah is actively working on making the situation better for all but I wish there was more to be done. The reason I care about homeless people is because honestly, as a kid, they scare me. It is hard to see them begging on every corner. I know that people become homeless for many different reasons but I hope that people can better their lives. Homelessness matters because…

William H. Bright was a strong advocate for women’s rights. William H. Bright wrote a bill for women to have the right to vote at the age of 18. He was originally from Virginia and had served in the Union Army. In 1868 Bright took his family to South Pass City, Wyoming, where he opened his own saloon. William H. Bright was a legislature in Carter county and president of the council when he introduced the Women’s Suffrage Bill. William H. Bright thought that if negroes could vote then his wife…

During the 19th century, the United States experienced a lot of growth, both in population and in square mileage. With the acquiring of western lands from Mexico after the Mexican American War, more and more people became interested in the westward frontier. The South, hungry for more land to grow their plantations, were eager for expansion. Northerners were also excited to expand, though not for all the same reasons the South wanted to expand. The new land was the perfect opportunity for the…

ADVANTAGES OF SETTLING DOWN IN UTAH Utah is a state made up of two popular cities which include Provo and Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City is quite wealthy and is even among the wealthiest regions of all the 50 states. There are so many advantages present that will make you fall in love and settle in Utah. We can discuss some of these advantages below. Low Rate of Crime In terms of security, Utah boasts of being one of the safest places you will live in. Security is a very important aspect of…

From 1776- 1900, the United States was largely regarded as the “land of opportunity”. The main contributor to this ideal opportunity was the vast frontier the United States acquired which is seen as the land of the wild with no rules in which you can make new ideas, beginning with the Louisiana Purchase that allowed many minority groups to settle west and make their own towns and farms without being persecuted. This ease expansion west eventually led to the belief in Manifest Destiny which is…

The Grand Canyon Our surprise trip to Las Vegas came to an end. Everyone was very mournful. We were on our way back to Arizona. We had just crossed the state border, and then later we had seen signs that said we were close to the Grand Canyon. My parents decided that since we had never been to the Grand Canyon before, then we should go. Everyone was so enthusiastic again. Even when we were still driving to the entrance, I saw the beautiful view. I saw the red mountains, the rivers that…

Is Salt Lake City prepared for a Zombie Apocalypse? Probably not, no. Nobody could ever be completely prepared for an Apocalypse, let alone an entire city. Whether it be mentally or physically prepared. Not everybody is prepared for what we have to deal with now, let alone when they’re constantly being invaded by flesh eaters. What would definitely be needed is medical care, plenty of non infected food and drinks, safe shelters, weaponry, transportation, power, service, and good leadership. It…

In the book, Into the Wild, the main character Chris McCandless worked for a few industries along his journey. I will also be looking for jobs when I am hiking through California to Oregon. Unlike Chris McCandless, I have a few skills that I have learned through my years at being at Carbon Career Technical Institute. My skills include knowing the basics of Solidworks, AutoCAD, designing blueprints, and creating 3D objects. The local economies of California and Oregon are particularly similar…

Elgin history spotlight – Nancy Lou Webster This is the story of longtime Elgin resident/artist Nancy Lou Webster and her 1935 Straight 8 Buick Coupe with suicide doors named “Katie.” The story begins with Nancy Lou as a teen in Oxford, Mississippi. “Miss Kate Skipwith was a philanthropist who lived on Main Street in Oxford, Mississippi. She wanted a car so she ordered a new car to be shipped by rail to her. A 1935 Buick Series 40 Coupe. It arrived by rail in Oxford with five miles on the…

Unemployment in Preston County is an ongoing problem. Everywhere you see, people are working less and less. West Virginia is at the top of the state unemployment and labor statistics list. It has many people asking questions. Is it that hard to obtain a job in Preston County? The worst thing about the whole situation is that West Virginian residents seem like they do not want to work. MarketWatch reported in March of 2015 that less than half adults (18 or older) in West Virginia have a job.…