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What you wouldn’t know if you didn’t read the Transcript
In a world of information overload, deciding what’s worth paying attention to can be a daunting task. With so many outlets clamoring for your attention, we appreciate your commitment to reading ab...
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New trends suggest it’s two small worlds, after all
Student demonstrations in Iran this week are the latest episode in a cycle of protest and government repression that has gripped the Islamic republic since a contested election last June. It’s an ...
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Transcript ‘does the double’ by sweeping state’s top two journalism contests
On Friday night, the Transcript-Bulletin was named the best small newspaper in the state by the Utah Headliners Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. The honor, combined with the equ...
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Tough stories define worth of a good community newspaper
Behind every story lies another story. That was proven again recently as the Transcript-Bulletin was named the best newspaper in the state in our circulation class by the Utah Press Association. ...
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Election issue criticism deserves explanation, renewed commitment
We’ve received several complaints from readers about our coverage of the recent election. Some readers objected to our not publishing a print edition the day after the election. Others were upset ...
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Stockton case highlights dilemma of reporting on incest
Last week, we reported on the arrest of a Stockton man accused of sexually abusing his daughter. In the story, we chose to report both the nature of the crime — incest — and the name of the allege...
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Transcript lauded for past work, launching new features
The Transcript-Bulletin won 20 awards, including 12 first-place awards, from the Society of Professional Journalists Utah Headliners at the organization’s annual awards banquet Friday at the Unive...
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What our readers didn't miss in 2007
Since you’re reading this, odds are you’re already a subscriber to the Transcript-Bulletin. But imagine you’re not. Imagine you’re a fairly recent immigrant to Tooele Coun...
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Washington trip impresses need for better coverage of health care
Last week, I was fortunate to participate in a three-day seminar in the Washington, D.C., area through a fellowship from the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism at the University of Maryland...
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End of an era: Nick Drake helped define county sports for over 23 years
When Nick Drake joined the Transcript-Bulletin as sports editor in 1984 he was a freshly minted USU grad far from his native Zanesville, Ohio — an outsider who faced the daunting task o...
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