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The Enduring Value of a Communication Degree Navigating Careers, Skills, and Earning Potential in the Modern Economy Why a Communication Degree Matters Today A Bachelor's degree in Communication cultivates universal skills—critical thinking, strategic messaging, and relationship-building— that transfer across industries and roles. Median Annual Wage $70,300 Media & Communication Occupations (May 2024) Compared to All Occupations $49,500 Median Annual Wage (May 2024) Key Skills You'll Gain ✍️ Written Communication 🗣️ Verbal Communication 🧠 Critical Thinking 🤝 Interpersonal Skills 📊 Research & Analysis 📱 Digital Communication Diverse Career P...

Grand Teton Ancient Grains: Preserving the Legacy of Einkorn Wheat By Brian Howard for Rexburg Commons Teton, Idaho — In a small town nestled at the base of the Grand Teton mountains, Jade Koyle, the president of Grand Teton Ancient Grains, is on a mission to preserve the legacy of einkorn wheat. Einkorn, the most primitive form of wheat, has caught the attention of food enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals due to its unique properties compared to modern wheat. The journey began when Jade's friend, Stan, introduced him to einkorn wheat, a rare and scarcely available grain. Intrigued by the grain's history and potential, Jade decided to explore further. With Stan's collaboration, they started a blog dedicated to einkorn, which quickly garnered attention from people worldwide who shared their enthusiasm for this ancient wheat. "We were contacted by people from all over the world—individuals like us who had discovered einkorn and were eager to get thei...

  By Brian Howard for Rexburg Commons   Teton, Idaho — In a small town nestled at the base of the Grand Teton mountains, Jade Koyle, the president of Grand Teton Ancient Grains, is on a mission to preserve the legacy of einkorn wheat. Einkorn, the most primitive form of wheat, has caught the attention of food enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals due to its unique properties compared to modern wheat. The journey began when Jade’s friend, Stan, introduced him to einkorn wheat, a rare and scarcely available grain. Intrigued by the grain’s history and potential, Jade decided to explore further. With Stan’s collaboration, they started a blog dedicated to einkorn, which quickly garnered attention from people worldwide who shared their enthusiasm for this ancient wheat. “We were contacted by people from all over the world—individuals like us who had discovered einkorn and were eager to get their hands on it,” said Jade Koyle. The Koyles decided to relocate fro...

SUGAR CITY, Idaho — The average person will have 12 jobs during their lifetime, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics. However, there are those who find the perfect job, and stick with it their whole career. Fortunately, for the Sugar-Salem School District, Mark Seare found his perfect fit when he accepted a job as the band director back in 1993. “To be honest, when, I was in college I didn’t want to be a band teacher,” said Seare.  “I thought, 50 kids with noisemakers in their hands—I don’t want any part of that.”  “I was a computer science major in college. I found myself doing my homework as fast as I could so I could go do music, compose, and practice. I couldn’t run away. So I decided to go back and get a teaching certificate,” said Seare. Retired Sugar-Salem Choir Director Joe Cherrington was the assistant principal responsible for hiring Seare. “I was the one that hired him,” said Cherrington. “I’m sure glad we found him and brought him up here. One of the things...