Author: Andres Escobar

Professor searches for ancient life forms in Salt Flats

Betsy Kleba, associate professor of biology, is looking for signs of life in the saltiest of locations.Kleba is an expert in infectious diseases and has spent time with the National Institute of Health on human pathogens. One of her ongoing projects is the study of the microbiology and geochemistry of the Bonneville Salt Flats. As of 2014, Kleba has been conducting research in the the Bonneville F...

East High secrets

Standing straight since 1913, East High may have more stories to tell underground than what’s seen from above. With the new building completed in 1997, East High School—located on 840 S. 1300 East—hides stories of its past building beneath the new structure.Behind the boarded up walls that led to the charred steps below, remnants of East High School still stand despite the fire that “gutted” ...

“British Landscapes” gallery inspires Utah artists

Because of The British Passion for Landscapes gallery that arrived Aug. 29 from the National Museum in Wales, Utah artists are inspired to represent the state’s landscapes through various styles of painting.The British Passion for Landscapes: Masterpieces from National Museum Wales will be making the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) its home for nearly three and a half months before its departure o...

Sugar House: Since you’ve been gone

Sugar House did not skip a beat this summer when it came to the expansion of Westminster’s cradling neighborhood.Grand openings and cultural events kept Sugar House busy and vibrant during the summer, exposing the public to undiscovered music and restaurants.