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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Conservation and clean-air groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s resumption of oil and gas leasing on public lands. Oil and gas industry groups argue opening up more public lands for drilling will increase global supplies. -
A new research snapshot released by the Utah Women & Leadership Project revealed the economic, health-related and overall wellness status of Indigenous women in Utah. -
A new Intermountain Healthcare study finds individuals who practice intermittent fasting experience less severe complications from COVID-19. -
Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost, D-Salt Lake City, plans to reintroduce a bill that will broaden the list of individuals a victim of rape or sexual abuse can legally report to other than law enforcement agencies. -
COVID-19 vaccines will become available for children ages five-and-under in the state. Utah health officials are working to answer all potential questions or concerns parents have about attaining the vaccine for their children. -
Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital clinicians held an event at a skatepark in Lehi, Utah to give away free helmets to children and urge safety precautions. -
The Stokes Nature Center, in Logan, Utah, is offering workshops for preschool teachers and caregivers on how to implement a more nature oriented curriculum into the children’s education. -
Following a series of fatal mass shootings across the country, Salt Lake City hosted a gun buyback event, offering gift cards for people who returned their guns. -
The Utah Women & Leadership Project new research snapshot shows STEM women mentors can empower girls -
Behavioral health issues among Utah Teens is on the rise while substance use has decreased
