Braden Nelsen

Oct 13, 2023 | davisjournal.com | Braden Nelsen

HILL AIR FORCE BASE—Though the 1970s saw the end of the Vietnam War, it was still a turbulent time across the globe. The Soviet Union was gaining a foothold, and the Cold War was beginning to be an even larger threat. Much like other bases around the nation, and the world, Hill Air Force Base maintained readiness, and constant vigilance throughout the decade.

Sep 28, 2023 | davisjournal.com | Braden Nelsen

DAVIS COUNTY - Since the 1960s, people have learned and known the benefits of CPR for many different life-saving situations. Thanks to widespread efforts to educate communities, thousands of people across the country have become CPR-certified, saving hundreds of lives. But what about mental health? What’s the equivalent for someone struggling mentally and emotionally?

Sep 7, 2023 | davisjournal.com | Braden Nelsen

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series that takes a look behind the scenes of what it takes to make a CenterPoint Theatre production. CENTERVILLE—There are few places with a more varied visual landscape than a theatrical scene shop. Just walking around, the average visitor will be able to see snatches of scenes from dozens of different shows, past, present, and future, all made to be sturdy, and reliable, but extremely temporary.

Sep 7, 2023 | davisjournal.com | Braden Nelsen

NEW YORK—There are events that shape the course of modern history, and change the world thereafter: the World Wars, the Civil Rights Movement, the falling of the Berlin Wall, and others, shaped generations. For the modern era, there is no one single event that has quite had that effect as drastically as did the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. For many, that morning started like any other. People woke up, got ready for the day, went to work, went to school, and were just settling in.

Aug 31, 2023 | davisjournal.com | Braden Nelsen

SANDY—For almost 10 years now, there’s been one event where “Lego” fans around Utah go to get their brick fix: Brickslopes. A massive gathering of fans from all over, Brickslopes allows kids and grown-ups alike to really embrace their creativity in many different ways. Walking around the main exhibit hall, it was easy to see the astounding amount of talent present: everything from modern cities and medieval castles to spaceships and scenes from popular movies.