Author Archives: Bonz O'Neal-Adams

Solstice: the family Yule tradition of Kat Nadi-Duma

Kat Nadi-Duma moved to Provo in their early twenties to give support to a young woman they were dating who was a student at BYU. With encouragement from their partner, they joined the LDS church after having been raised Irish Catholic by a grandmother. The influence of paganism in Irish Catholicism was a natural bridgeContinue reading “Solstice: the family Yule tradition of Kat Nadi-Duma”

Giving thanks in South Provo: a guest post from David, a client at Food & Care Coalition

I think what I’m most grateful for is freedom from addictions. It’s been a few months since I smoked my last cigarette and marijuana. Harder drugs, it’s been years. More specifically I’m free from the mental habit of addiction, from thirst; that thing that drives you to negativity and senseless activity, whether standing on yourContinue reading “Giving thanks in South Provo: a guest post from David, a client at Food & Care Coalition”

Giving thanks in South Provo: an interview with Food & Care Coalition client, Leandra

“Everything you need to know to live on the street you learn in kindergarten. You learn your manners; your “please,” “thank you,” and “you’re welcome.” You learn ABCs, 1-2-3s, and look both ways before you cross the street. Don’t get in the van because there’s never candy, there’s never a lost puppy. You learn caring,Continue reading “Giving thanks in South Provo: an interview with Food & Care Coalition client, Leandra”

Initiative: an interview with transgender artist, Noah Barlow

Transgender man, Noah Barlow, moved to Provo with his family in 2010. He graduated from Timpview High School in 2015, and was accepted into Utah Valley University’s art program on full academic scholarship. He has plans to complete his BFA in illustration in 2023. His watercolor painting, Initiative, was created as a ritual act ofContinue reading “Initiative: an interview with transgender artist, Noah Barlow”

Guest post: Mail-in ballots preserve voter rights

In 2012, I landed an interesting temp job: Elections Clerk at the Utah County Elections office on Provo Center Street. I learned how to calibrate voting machines, update voter file information, and generally how the sausage of Utah County elections is made. I was particularly proud of using my mission language skills to translate theContinue reading “Guest post: Mail-in ballots preserve voter rights”

Clothing Drive for Provo’s Homeless

Temperatures have dropped and people on the street are cold. Next week, Oct. 31st thru Nov. 5th, South Provo Prophet is sponsoring a clothing drive, specifically requesting new and gently used coats, gloves, and scarves. Clothing items may be dropped off at Food & Care Coalition, SPP’s office (DM for address), or, if drop-off isContinue reading “Clothing Drive for Provo’s Homeless”

Laura Ruiz-Ortega: Ode to Provo City

Ode to Provo City(Provo you make me weep) Have you ever felt tied up, unableto breathe comfortably?This city makes me feel that way,Todos los diasHow dare you make my skin a curse?Sin considerar me persona,How dare you offer me a goldengoblet?Al borrar mi cultura,Have you seen our elders, braidstoriesin their long jet black hair? YetContinue reading “Laura Ruiz-Ortega: Ode to Provo City”

Winter’s Tale: a National Coming Out Day narrative

Winter Pool is a gentle 27-year-old non-binary person with a huge heart. They love high fantasy, be it in books, video games, or TV shows. Their long list of likes includes: the “Red Wall” novels, Magic the Gathering, “The Truman Show,” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” “Rugrats,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Stranger Things,” and “The GoodContinue reading “Winter’s Tale: a National Coming Out Day narrative”

Guest post: For the land, the water, the people—Fight!

Saturday, September 24th, members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation and the Provo community rallied together to study the history of Provo River and Utah Lake, and engage in the effort to remove harmful waste from the water and its surrounding riverbed. Through this action we not only raised awareness of the history ofContinue reading “Guest post: For the land, the water, the people—Fight!”