Author: Mariah Wheeler

OGDEN, Utah – “Her Abandoned Tree,” “Shaped,” “The Sifting,” “On the Line” and “Understanding Solitude” were all created and choreographed by students. The second-to-last piece of the performances, “The Chaotic Ritual of Silence,” was choreographed by Assistant Professor Jo Blake. Ashley Beckwith’s piece, “On the Line,” introduced her to a new world of creative ways to tell her story. “I was very overwhelmed with the endless possibilities of what I could do for my piece,” Beckwith said. “Once I was set on what I wanted the theme and message to be, I found myself soaring away and finding creative ways…

OGDEN, Utah – Hiking is one of our favorite activities to enjoy together as a family. Spending a day outdoors in nature, where we will never experience the same hike twice is exhilarating. I’ve learned a few tricks of the trade as we have travelled near and far. We’ll circle back to one of my favorite tips in a moment. While I’ve learned many amazing ways to enjoy the world we live in, I have questions about eco-friendly ways to enjoy the wonders of our planet. Many of us have questions- How can our family keep our home clean in…