With many students cramming for the next SAT test on Dec. 2, I'm following up on my previous note to suggest a timely story idea for Weber Sentinel News on a survey that asks, "Is the final nail in the coffin for the SAT?”
Students who were the first cohort to take the new SAT (launched in 2016) have strong feelings about its major changes. That's according to the State of the SAT Survey, conducted by the researchers at Magoosh [https://magoosh.com]—an online solution that gives everyone access to enjoyable, affordable, and quality test prep. Magoosh polled its user base across the U.S. on the new SAT.
According to the survey:
Although educators thought the new SAT's expanded reading and writing sections would give students trouble, students still think math is the hardest section (44%).
Regardless of the overall positive response to the new SAT, 94% of students would recommend the ACT over the SAT.
These results pose the question: Has the SAT lost its dominance?
For those taking the Dec. 2 SAT, surveyed students recommend:
UTAH SENATE REQUESTS PUBLIC COMMENT ON SECOND DISTRICT COURT NOMINEE
SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Camille Neider who was appointed by Governor Herbert to fill a vacancy on the Second District Court.
Those who desire to comment should contact Jerry Howe at the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, Utah State Capitol Campus, House Building, Suite W210, PO Box 145210, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5210, by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. All statements should include the respondent’s name, telephone number, and mailing address.
The Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee plans to hold a public hearing, then issue a recommendation to the full senate. If confirmed by the senate, Ms. Neider will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge W. Brent West, effective December 29, 2017.
The 2nd Judicial District includes Davis, Morgan and Weber counties.
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NOTES:
1. Members of the 2017 Judicial Confirmation Committee are Senator Todd Weiler (Chair), Senator Jim Dabakis, Senator Lyle Hillyard, Senator Peter Knudson, Senator Karen Mayne, Senator Brian Shiozawa, and Senator Kevin Van Tassell.
2. Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee information is available on the committee page.
http://le.utah.gov/asp/interim/Commit.asp?Year=2017&Com=SPESJC
3. The governor's press release announcing Neider’s nomination is archived at
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BOHNES
Releases New Track
"My Friends"
Available Today on Spotify, iTunes,
Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon and More
November 17, 2017 - New York, NY - Bohnes has released his second official single "My Friends" today. The new solo project from Alex DeLeon (The Cab) has been continuously pushing the boundaries of creativity through music and visual content. This new track gives listeners grungy guitar hooks with a modern pop beat and catchy drum breaks evident of all of the musical influences of Bohnes. Fans can take a listen to "My Friends," available across all digital platforms today by heading to https://awal.lnk.to/Acr_W.
On the single, Bohnes shares "'My Friends' is about accepting yourself for who you are. We are all messed up. We all go down rabbit holes, we all live with little fragments of darkness in our heads, and we all make bad decisions sometimes. This is a song about being proud of all of that and being self-aware. Sometimes, fighting against your demons is more self-destructive than learning to live with them. These are all things that make people who they are. How boring would it be to be normal? Instead of running from your demons...you should learn to be friends with them. It took me awhile, but I think I finally have introduced myself to mine."
Recently, Bohnes released an acoustic version of his first single "Six Feet Under" and the re-imagined track and video garnered great responses from press. Ones To Watch shared "DeLeon's voice adopts a softer tone in comparison to the more aggressive original that matches perfectly with the minimal instrumentation and emotional quality of the acoustic version and music video." Huffington Post celebrated the project, saying "This new chapter of Deleon's career represents figuring out who you really are while showcases who he is as a musician - authentic, real, and passionate."
Bohnes pulls from influences like Johnny Cash, Rage Against the Machine, Justin Timberlake and Frank Sinatra while maintaining a global focus in every aspect of the project. He has traveled to every continent and has filmed or photographed content in over 65 countries. From his debut music video being shot at an abandoned theme park in Japan and premiered with Entertainment Tonight, this is just the beginning of what is sure to be an incredible journey.
For more information on Bohnes, please visit https://www.bohnesofficial.com/.
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