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Nathan Sorensen

Stephanie Mueller works at a "standing" desk in an experimental classroom at Elton Hills Elementary School in Rochester, Minn., Thursday, March 23, 2006. Obesity researchers from the Mayo Clinic wanted to learn whether classrooms really need desks, or if
U.S. & World
Should we use standing desks in elementary schools? Experts weigh in
Sitting all day is bad for kids, too — but are standing desks the best solution to the prolonged sitting problem?
By Nathan Sorensen
Couple Putting Together Self Assembly Furniture In New Home
Family
Why couples argue about building bookcases, according to science
The psychology of why couples argue during the assembly of a bookshelf can be as complex as the spouses who engage in these scuffles. But as a general rule, these arguments often come down to a simple truth: The bookshelf has little to do with it.
By Nathan Sorensen
In this image released by CBS, host Stephen Colbert, right, smiles as he talks with Vice President Joe Biden during a taping of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 in New York. (John Paul Filo/CBS via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT; NO
Faith
Joe Biden shares how his faith is helping him through hard times
In a touching interview with Stephen Colbert on Sept. 10, Joe Biden shared how his Catholic faith is helping him through the grief over the death of his son Beau earlier this year.
By Nathan Sorensen
Frank Herrman, relief pitcher for the Salt Lake Bees, winds up to pitch in a recent home game in Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City.
Family
For some dads, the path to baseball stardom isn’t just a game
The path to Major League Baseball stardom isn’t just a game. It’s also the career choice of hundreds of hardworking fathers. And not every dad makes it to the top of his field. Here’s one of their stories.
By Nathan Sorensen
Frank Herrmann, relief pitcher for the Salt Lake Bees, looks to home plate in a recent game at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City.
Sports
Minor league ballplayers’ path to the bigs has major obstacles, so family is no small thing
The odds are stacked against any baseball player ever reaching the majors, but that never stops dreamers from thinking big. The key is finding a balance between goals and realities with the proper perspective while keeping one’s self-worth intact.
By Nathan Sorensen
Adrienne Monson is the author of "Defiance," the second book in her paranormal young adult Blood Inheritance Trilogy.
Media & Books
Book review: ‘Defiance’ continues vampire series with action, romance
“Defiance,” the second book of Adrienne Monson’s Blood Inheritance series, has the potential to reach out and grab and even bite you. Just don’t expect a tidy ending.
By Nathan Sorensen
Antony John is the author of the Elemental series.
Media & Books
Book review: ‘Renegade’ is a great ending to series
Antony John’s Elemental series comes to a close with the final installment, “Renegade.”
By Nathan Sorensen
Samantha Posey (middle right) and her brother Buster Posey (middle left) take a picture following Game 7 of the 2014 World Series.
Family
In the shadow: What life is like having a famous sibling
What’s it like to be the sister of Buster Posey, starting catcher for the San Francisco Giants? Or the brother of Steve Young, Hall of Fame quarterback? Or the sister of James Valentine, lead guitarist for Maroon 5?
By Nathan Sorensen
CASA volunteers are part of a more than 70,000-strong membership trained to represent and advocate for children who experience abuse or neglect.
Family
CASA volunteers step in to help abused, neglected children find a safe home
CASA volunteers are part of a more than 70,000-strong membership trained to represent and advocate for children who experience abuse or neglect. With most CASA programs allowing only 1 to 2 cases per volunteer, the need for more CASAs is great.
By Nathan Sorensen
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NATIONAL/Home
The best online tools for family budgeting
I tested some of the most popular online money-management tools the Internet has to offer: Mint, YNAB, Mvelopes and Check. Here’s what I think about them all.
By Nathan Sorensen
"Graduation Day" is the third in the Testing series by Joelle Charbonneau.
Media & Books
Book review: ‘Graduation Day’ promises a bang, ends with a pop
“Graduation Day” comes across as a version of “The Hunger Games” set at a university instead of in an arena and with a less dramatic heroine.
By Nathan Sorensen
L.K. Hill of Utah is the author of "Citadels of Fire."
Media & Books
Book review: ‘Citadels of Fire’ is a fiery historical tale set in medieval Russia
“Citadels of Fire” by L.K. Hill does a decent job of taking the historical perspective of 16th-century Russia and bringing it to life.
By Nathan Sorensen