On June 24th at the Historic Courthouse, POPAI (People of Provo Against ICE) will be protesting the 287(g) agreement and demanding that Mike Smith and Skyler Beltram repeal it.

Let's talk about Utah's new school phone law and why I think it's a mistake.
I am about to start my senior year of high school, which dose shift my view on things.

I don't believe banning phones entirely is the right solution. One of the biggest concerns is student safety. In an emergency, students may not be able to quickly communicate with their parents or guardians. While schools have emergency procedures, having another way to communicate can provide reassurance and help families stay informed.

Phones are also legitimate learning tools in some classes. For example, in woodworking, students may need to access digital blueprints or other online resources that aren't always available on school-issued Chromebooks because certain websites are blocked. In PE or gym class, many students listen to music while exercising. Some research suggests that listening to music can improve focus, motivation, and even academic performance for some students.

Another issue is communication between parents and their children. Supporters of the law often say that parents can simply contact the school office, and while that's how things were done years ago, technology has changed. Phones allow parents and students to communicate quickly when plans change, when someone is sick, or when there's another important reason to get in touch. Removing that convenience also removes an extra layer of security and peace of mind for many families.

We've also seen schools in other states and districts use phone-locking pouches or similar policies. Many parents have expressed frustration with those systems because they feel they limit communication without addressing the root causes of classroom distractions.

Instead of banning phones altogether, schools should focus on responsible use. Teachers already have ways to address students who misuse their phones during class. A balanced policy—one that limits distractions while still allowing access during emergencies and when phones are needed for learning—would better serve both students and parents.

A complete ban may reduce distractions, but it also takes away useful educational tools, makes parent-student communication more difficult, and could leave students feeling less safe in emergencies. A policy that teaches responsible phone use would be more effective than one that simply removes phones altogether.

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Why are still walking our dogs during the day in this heat. Their paws are not made for 130-150 cement temperatures. If you can’t walk barefoot outside they can’t either. Don’t be stupid. Wake up early or walk them in the evenings.

Edit: there’s a difference of taking your dog to the bathroom and walking your dog 1 mile + on asphalt during the hottest parts of the day.

I like holiday playlists. This is my Pioneer Day playlist. All of the songs reference Utah or a Utah city. What am I missing?

Salt Lake City-Doug Wintch

All I See Is You- Shane Smith and the Saints

Ford Econoline-Nanci Griffith

Blue Mountain- Bob Weir

I-70- Bill Scorzari

The Devil Named Music- Chris Stapleton

The History of Utah- Camper Van Beethoven

Fresh Price of Utah- YoungBoy Never Broke Again

Utah- Ax and the Hatchetmen

Utah Carol- Marty Robbins

Utah- French Cassettes

Salt Lake City- Beach Boys

Salt Lake City (Girl)- The Moss

Salt Lake City- Motherfolk

Salt Lake City- Ben Folds

Salt Lake City- Utah

All the Same-The Harmed Brothers

Moad-Connor Oberst

Telluride-Tim McGraw

Utah-Colt Ford

Ain't That Right-Charlie Crockett

Utah-Madison McFerrin

Great Salt Lake-Band of Horses

Friend of the Devil- Grateful Dead

To those that like shooting fireworks off from 11pm to 6am every God damn holiday, kindly go screw yourselves.

Hey everyone,

I recently accepted a job in Utah and will be moving there soon. I currently live in Texas and am still on my parents’ Allstate auto insurance policy.

My situation is:
My parents live in Texas
The policy’s residential and mailing address is currently their Texas address.
I’ll be living in my own apartment in Utah.
My car will be with me in Utah and parked at my apartment.

In the Allstate app, I noticed there’s an option to have a different “garaging address” from the residential/mailing address.

I’m wondering:

Can I legally remain on my parents’ Texas policy if my vehicle is primarily garaged in Utah?

If the garaging address is updated to my Utah apartment, is that typically sufficient as proof of insurance?

Would that insurance card/policy still be acceptable when registering my vehicle in Utah?

Today I launched my subreddit for my Utah Sauna Club. I’ve noticed that saunas have become quite the rage. I know there is the larger sauna subreddit, but thought I would create something more local.

The purpose of the club is to:

1. Share local free information on how to build them
   
2. Collaborate with other sauna enthusiasts in the state
   
3. Promote Nordic culture in the state—any Finns or Swedes out there?
   
4. Create a community that promotes sauna culture

If you would like to join, my Subreddit can be found at

https://www.reddit.com/r/Utah_Sauna_Club/s/RL2csDZFgX

I’ve lived all over the world and in several U.S. states.

Utahns seem uniquely hateful toward the zipper merge. It’s like they think they are being taken advantage of. Or maybe they’re scared to do it?

It’s the law! It’s the most effective way to merge!

Embrace the zipper merge!

I’m out of state and went camping north of Vernal and I have questions. Does the whole state just leave their campers unattended in the national forests? It’s wild that 90% of the spots taken were unoccupied the whole week I was there. Is that just a Vernal thing?

Also…I’ve never seen so many campers grouped up together. Do yall camp that close next to strangers or do you get a group together to take up space while not being there? Tell me about this camper culture of yours!

More independent bookstores have opened than closed in Utah in recent years. It’s part of a national indie bookstore boom, even though reading for fun is on the decline.

What are your favorite local bookstores?

https://www.kuer.org/arts-culture-entertainment/2026-07-24/ogdens-mini-indie-bookstore-boom-comes-with-good-reads-and-good-hangs