Our View: Anatomy of an opinion page

What is an editorial? What is a letter to the editor or a guest column? Is there even a difference?

Lately, we’ve taken notice to some confusion amongst the different items found on this page and as such, we decided to help clarify what it is you’re reading.

Almost all newspapers have a page or two devoted to opinions. Some host opinion writing from well-known, syndicated writers while some utilize writers located within their state, county or city. We’re fond of a more local approach, as we believe residents from Green River and Sweetwater County as a whole have a much better idea of...