Sportsmanship principles all young athletes should know Competitive sports have a lot to offer young people. In addition to exposing children to the thrill of competition, competitive sports can set a foundation for a lifetime of healthy living. One study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in 2014 found that afterschool physical activity programs were the most effective

Instructor Sarah (center) leads a goat yoga session Aug. 13 at the Roosevelt County Fair with help from Fairview’s Sugar Valley Goats. For more information, check out the Sugar Valley Goats and Remedy: Yoga and Handcrafts Facebook pages. Also pictured: Lauren Rumsey (left). (Photo by James Walling)

College application facts and figures The college application process involves several steps, many of which begin well before an applicant is ready to sign on the dotted line. These facts and figures can help applicants and their families gain a better understanding of what goes into the college admissions process. College admissions teams view a potential applicant as more seriously interested

Goat yoga attendees (left to right) Tessa Rumsey, Sam Ellerton, Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office deputy Michael Ellerton, Nicholas Ellerton and Noelle Wilson balance poses with livestock from Fairview’s Sugar Valley Goats and Remedy: Yoga and Handcrafts Aug. 13 at the fairgrounds. (Photo by James Walling)

Football reigns supreme in the landscape of American professional sports, and that popularity also is prevalent in boys’ scholastic athletics. Data from the National Federation of State High School Associations indicates that football is the most popular boys’ high school sport in the United States, with more than one million participants during the 2018-19 school year, the last full season in

Sixteen-year-old Dylan Gust (left to right) and Patrick Bowlby, 15, join in activities at the Roosevelt County Fair Aug. 13. (Photo by James Walling)

Performance pointers that can help student athletes avoid injury Professional sports teams often note that injuries are part of the game. That notion is never too far from professional athletes’ minds, but it can be a harsh reality for student athletes to confront, especially if they have never before been sidelined by injury. Though there’s no foolproof way for athletes to avoid injury,

Strategies that can improve reading comprehension Strong reading comprehension skills are one of the foundations of a successful academic career. According to the Institute of Reading Development, students with strong reading comprehension skills get a big boost in all subjects, including math and science. Though the benefits of reading comprehension are well documented, many students are