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Aaron Shill

Aaron Shill is the editor of Features and Mormon Times at the Deseret News. Since joining the staff in 2003, he has worked as assistant Sports editor, interim Sports editor and assistant editor for Mormon Times. Aaron began his career at the Daily Herald in Provo, Utah, where worked as an intern, weekend editor, assistant Sports editor and, finally, as Sports editor. More importantly, he met his lovely wife Tiffany there. Originally from Sandy, Utah, Aaron has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Brigham Young University and served a mission for the LDS Church in Fukuoka, Japan. He is a father, Scoutmaster and avid fan of all things football, baseball, basketball and (yes) hockey.

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Recent Articles by Aaron Shill

It's a funny thing ... Mormon Times readers tell humorous stories

Published: Monday, April 23, 2012 3:57 pm MDT

Why would "Ty Perry" come up in tithing settlement? Is there such a thing as "Slow Sunday"? And why pray for the "righteous in Denver"?

What parents and fans of the book should expect to see in 'The Hunger Games'

Published: Thursday, March 22, 2012 6:49 pm MDT

Warning: Spoiler alert. This details how key plot points of "The Hunger Games" book are portrayed in the movie. If you haven't read the book and prefer to be surprised by the movie, don't read on.

Film review: 'The Hunger Games' is violent, but also careful and compelling

Published: Thursday, March 22, 2012 3:33 pm MDT

The much-awaited film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ "The Hunger Games" begins quietly.

Family history work heals and opens hearts

Published: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 5:12 pm MDT

My family tree features an England-born convert who served as a recorder in the Salt Lake Temple and was once "baptized for 635 souls without leaving the font." It also features a man who abandoned his family a...

New 'VeggieTales' feature 'Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Men' deals with handling hurt

Published: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 5:12 pm MST

The newest original feature from VeggieTales lands Larry the Cucumber in the legend of Robin Hood, where the hero fund-raises from the rich to feed the poor and displays accuracy with a bow and toilet plunger.

A classic dilemma: The translation of the Book of Mormon into Japanese

Published: Thursday, February 23, 2012 5:25 pm MST

Literary Japanese was at a crossroads when four missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrived in Tokyo Bay in August of 1901.

New DVD chronicles 'The Making of Jimmer'

Published: Monday, January 30, 2012 9:00 pm MST

As a rookie who recently completed his first full month of professional basketball, Jimmer Fredette has some chapters left to write in his basketball career.

Brian Regan on fatherhood, college football, empty stages and private jet captains

Published: Friday, January 13, 2012 7:00 pm MST

The Deseret News recently spoke via telephone with comedian Brian Regan, who will perform the first of 10 shows at Salt Lake City's Abravanel Hall on Jan. 18. Regan talked about everything from fatherhood to hi...

Funny dad: Brian Regan talks about being a father, touring and keeping things normal

Published: Friday, January 13, 2012 6:59 pm MST

When Brian Regan takes his children on the road, which happens quite frequently, Dad doesn't want his 13-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter watching more than five minutes of his shows each night.

'Napoleon Dynamite' animated series is funny, familiar, but not too family-friendly

Published: Thursday, January 12, 2012 3:40 pm MST

On Jan. 15, the animated version of the enormously popular film debuts on FOX with back-to-back episodes. Napoleon's world — from martial arts and mythical creatures to llamas and tater tots — could...