Sydney Lasike
News ReporterSydney Lasike graduated from Dixie State University, in St. George, Utah, in 3 years with a bachelors degree in Media Studies (Multimedia Journalism Emphasis). There, she competed as a student-athlete on the women’s volleyball team, and was the Features Editor of the school newspaper, Dixie Sun News. She was awarded the 2021 Media Studies Student of the Year Award, and graduated with Latin Honors - Magna Cum Laude.
She is currently pursuing a masters degree at Utah State University in Logan, Utah in Communication Studies while also working part-time as a graduate instructor. She teaches undergraduate students at USU in classes such as Interpersonal Communication and Public Speaking.
While teaching and continuing her education, she also works part-time for Utah Public Radio as a General News Reporter. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and has won an award through that organization as Dixie State University’s 2021 Journalism Graduate of the Year.
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The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on developing a management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. A series of virtual and in-person meetings are planned through September 7. -
Ella Rises, a nonprofit in support of empowering Latina young women in Utah Valley, held a three-day summit for youth to listen to motivational speakers and attend art classes. -
A new study from Idaho Power said it should lower the rate it pays to solar customers who send energy back to the grid. Supporters of solar say this could hurt the industry. -
A new research snapshot released by the Utah Women & Leadership Project revealed updated information surrounding overall wellness of women who have experienced sexual assault in Utah. -
Women voters age 50 and older, a historically powerful demographic in elections, have not yet decided which candidates to support during the November Midterm Elections, according to recent bipartisan polling commissioned by the American Association of Retired Persons. -
The Americans for Prosperity, AFP-Utah, held an event with a Lehi gas station to lower gas prices to $2.38 per gallon for two hours, raising awareness of rising inflation. -
The Utah Food Bank is seeing a large number of individuals in need of their services because of COVID-19 and rising inflation rates. -
COVID-19 cases are rising in Utah due to the new Omicron sub-variant. Here is what local Infectious Disease experts are seeing across the state. -
A new research brief, released by the Utah Women & Leadership Project, explores the current status of women leaders in Utah public education (K-12). -
University of Utah psychologist Dr. Joseph Allen says we can't expect physicians to battle burnout through becoming more resilient; instead, we need to change how society approaches health and well-being.
