UPR Commentaries

The Battle for Spring Begins

Jennifer Pemberton — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:18:02 +0000

The battle for spring began on March 1. Jennifer Pemberton tells us why this month we're fighting against a Bulgarian grandmother with weapons made of string.

It's Groundhog Day: America's Visionary Woodchuck Comes to Utah

Jennifer Pemberton — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000

It's Americans at their most superstitious. Saturday, February 2, is Groundhog Day. Jennifer Pemberton talks about Pennsylvania's rodent prophet with Logan's self-proclaimed Groundhog Day expert, Mary Fugate.

The Wandering Albatross

Jennifer Pemberton — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:40:44 +0000

Six years ago, Jennifer Pemberton watched a fledgling albatross take flight for the very first time. There's a reason why she's thinking about that particular bird this week and she tells us about it in this commentary.

A Graduation Acceptance Speech

April Ashland — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:17:27 +0000

Students at Utah State University are packing up and heading out of Cache Valley this week. The fall semester has ended and students will leave for the holiday break. Some will return as students, and others, like UPR's April Ashland, will return as a graduate, moving forward in their lives.

Reflections of a Ninja Turtle, Optimist Clown, College Graduate

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:02:13 +0000

UPR reporter Ryan Cunningham graduates from Utah State University this week. He tells us what this accomplishment-- nine years in the making -- feels like.

Not Old Enough to Be a Snowbird, but Awfully Tempted

Jennifer Pemberton — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:30:48 +0000

It's the time of year when birds start flying south for the winter, leaving humans behind to deal with the change in weather in other ways. Jennifer Pemberton wonders if maybe the birds have the right idea.

Want to Celebrate the Harvest Moon this Weekend? Look to the Moon Rabbit

Jennifer Pemberton — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:32:38 +0000

There's more than one way to celebrate this weekend's Harvest Moon. Jennifer Pemberton gives us some options and reasons -- from the moon rabbit to giant citrus fruits to Buzz Aldrin -- for celebrating the moon.

Some Fresh Air Will Do You Some Good

Jennifer Pemberton — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 23:30:00 +0000

Jennifer is determined to escape Utah's bad air through a good old-fashioned health holiday -- if only in her mind.

My Big Mouth

Steve Eaton — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:51:08 +0000

Steve Eaton talks today about the trouble he's gotten into when the words tumble from his mouth. Always in good humor and fun, sometimes the wrong things come out. And sometimes, they're the right things.

Los Cabos: Quiet and Beautiful

Ed Kociela — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:37:45 +0000

Los Cabos is generally a scenic tourist destination. But at this time of year, when it's too hot even for most locals, Ed Kociela talks about the wonderful alone time he and his wife had when everyone else was gone.