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I have tried, to some degree, in my writing to refrain from belaboring the obvious. In particular, the somewhat prevalent-in-these-parts habit of beginning an opine with the declarative “As a journalist, I…” (fill in the blank). But upon returning from...
The Independent Over 3,000 students and 118 schools will participate in the 38th annual Shakespeare Competition, hosted by the Utah Shakespeare Festival and Southern Utah University. From Oct. 9 to 11, student thespians from across the Intermountain West will compete...
“CURSE OF THE SPELLMANS.”  Lisa Lutz.  2008.  Pocket Books.  Paperback.  500 pages. $7.99. Just who are the Spellmans?  A family of private detectives, where spying on each other is considered normal, being arrested is an occupational hazard, and picking locks...
I came across this quote about change, and it seemed perfectly fitting to me that it came from the story of Benjamin Button. (If you have not seen the movie, it is about a male who is born as...
Written by Alex Ellis Last Thursday, the city council of St. George approved an additional $3 million to be used to renovate the century-old Electric Theater downtown. This comes at a 30 percent increase in expenses to the council, who...
Written by Paul Dail In a move that has resulted in reactions of surprise and joy for some, and disappointment and outrage for others, on Monday, Oct. 6, the United States Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the State of...
The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a swift and decisive blow to those who would seek to use the rule of law to prevent same-sex marriages. In a five-state decision, it has been seemingly universally declared that not only...
CARTOON: "Crocodile tears" by Stephen Bowers| Sunday, October 05, 2014, 11:00 am | ...
Written by Scott Dunford     Having lived here for just over two years now as a avid player and columnist for The Independent, I’ve played every golf course in Southern Utah and Mesquite. I’ve even worked as a volunteer...
Written by Jared Freedom Leonard Have you heard about BundyFest!? You know, the 30-day rock festival featuring 240 bands for a non-stop party just 35 miles south of St. George? I mean, it started on Friday. Why aren’t you there...