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Show letter from the editor Hello readers, Even if you're in the minority of Utah Valley and not a Mormon, you've probably heard about the pioneers. What can I say? Those Mormons are as proud of their pioneers as Americans are of their apple pie. The long and short of the pioneer's story is that they followed their spiritual leader Brigham Young across the county until he came to the place he felt divinely prompted to call home, saying to his company, "this is the right place," as he pointed to the desert landscape of the Salt Lake valley. Some were happy to set up camp and follow him, while the more skeptical decided the desert wasn't the place for them and moved on. Since that time, Utahans have worked hard to fulfill Brother Brigham's prophesy that their desert would blossom as a rose. Almost every year, we have to be reminded to conserve the water we so liberally use, because as my mom always explained, "we live in a desert beneath that grass." Everybody can find something to celebrate, whether that's establishing a land on religious freedom, standing up for what you believe in —even being a little bit strange. Find something to get excited about, have a barbeque and remember that we live in a desert under all this grass. Sincerely, Cjee—jreiL V Magazine Editor fir @vmagazineeditor vmagazine.editor@gmail.com STAFF INFECTION What would you do on your last day ever in your hometown for people to remember you by? on the web www.uvureview.com/category/the-v In case you missed... In the India Palace: A write-up about the wonderful people who own India Palace in Provo. Pick a peach: A helpful guide to bring with you to the Provo Farmer's Market. Creative Collaboration over competition: Melanie Burk (pg. V4) is one of the founders of the artist group highlighted in this article. Dude, I'd go streaking through the Willow Creek Golf Course. Jake Bunjter, Photo Editor I would start a Giant FIRE and burn something that is important down! Cortney Nelson, News Designer I would build a cathedral in honor of a pagan god, Jaromcules would be his name. I think people would remember me. Jarom Moore, Managing Editor I would make them the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich. Gilbert Cisneros, Photo Editor Add V-E-T-T-E to the "Y" on the mountain. Yvette Cruz, writer Destroy it. With fire. John-Ross Boyce, Opinions Editor FRONT COVER PHOTO Courtesy of Melanie Burk 2 I theVmagazine Visit those who influenced my life. Those who made my life better, I'd hug them and tell them how much they mean to me. For those who made my life worse, I'd punch them in the face without any explanation. Kelly Cannon, Life Editor Make them pizza, like my mom used to. Andrea Whatcott, Editor-in-Chief staff the V Magazine Celeste Tholen Rosenlof Editor Clark Goldsberry Assistant Editor Elyse Taylor Designer |