September 25, 2009
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Amid injury and personal issues, Cassie Jones, the 6′3″ forward/center with Lady Thunderbird basketball, left the team in the middle of last season. Jones is back on the court, and while the personal problems appear to be ironed out, the nagging injury persists. Friday Journal talked with Cassie about a very trying time, and offers information for others, generally, who may be struggling in their first year away at school.

Friday Journal features KSUU’s original program “Cowboy Country”. Hosted by retired school teacher and music historian Art Bohman for more than two decades, “Cowboy Country” is a three-hour program of vintage country, bluegrass, singing cowboy, and traditional country music airing every Saturday morning from 7-10am (MT).
Cowboy Country Podcast Page
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Friday Journal visits with Michael Leavitt and others about new directions and the expanding influence of the Leavitt Center for Politics and Public Service at SUU.
September 11, 2009
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In mid May, Chrysler Motor Company announced a reduction involving 789 of its dealers nation-wide. After a 75-year relationship with the U.S. automaker, Cedar City’s Lunt Motor Company, along with Sun Country Chrysler in St. George, learned that they were among the dealers to be eliminated. Chris Holmes of Power 91 News reports on the local impact of America’s auto woes.
(L) Lunt Motors on Cedar City’s Main Street. (R) Jim Lunt stands next to a 2009 Chrysler Charger SXT. After June 9, 2009, Lunt lost the rights to sell this and other new Chrysler-made cars and trucks.
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Throughout his football endeavors, 5′9″ wide receiver, kick return specialist, and former Thunderbird Nick Miller has had to prove himself. His latest exploits have put him at the pinnacle of the American football world–the NFL. Pictured above is Nick as a Thunderbird in 2008 (left), and as an Oakland Raider in 2009 (right).