Bagpipes

Human library “book” Jose Castillo, a Utah State University philosophy student, talks to his “readers” Tuesday about his specialty topic: making the most of life’s second chances. (NANCY VAN VALKENBURG/Standard-Examiner)

Public checks out human library books at Utah State

LOGAN -- Christian Orr waited, with neatly combed hair and a dapper outfit with a sweater vest, hoping someone would check him out.

Calling o' the pipes

LAYTON -- Not too often is a musical instrument compared to wrestling an octopus on your shoulder.

Ogden Master Officer Trina Gerry fights back tears as she tenderly touches the casket of Ogden Police Officer Jared Francom at the Ogden City Cemetery on Wednesday. Officers left white gloves on the casket. (ERIN HOOLEY/Standard-Examiner)

Community honors policeman's ultimate sacrifice

OGDEN -- Dozens of police motorcycles wound their way into the Ogden City Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, leading a procession to honor the passing of one of their own.

USU prof leads school's fledgling bagpipe band

LOGAN -- An associate professor of biology at Utah State University has taken on a new role as leader of the school's fledgling bagpipe band.

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