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SENIOR EDITORIAL | Sun News Daily graduating seniors say farwell, give advice to future staff

Dear future Sun News staff, From one group of student journalists to another, the 2026 graduating seniors understand how you’re feeling after joining Sun News Daily — maybe you’re anxious about stepping into an unfamiliar environment, or nervous about what to expect in your position. Maybe you aren’t even a media major and are joining Sun News without knowing anything about journalism. We’ve all been there. It’s daunting, but you’ve…

OPINION | Influencers Are Deceiving Their Audiences By Not Disclosing Promotional Content

Utah Bans Phones for K-12 Schools From Bell to Bell. How do we feel about it?

Utah Tech Men’s Soccer Enters Mountain West with “Win it all” Mentality

Utah Tech’s Small But Mighty Marching Band Cuts Through The Noise

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Utah Tech Men’s Soccer Enters Mountain West with “Win it all” Mentality

Brayan Martinez Pelayo·September 10, 2026

Utah Tech is heading into its first season in the Mountain West Conference with a losing record of 1-3 on paper but a contender’s mindset in the locker room. Utah… …

Fall Intramural Sports: Staying Active and Engaged

Alfonso Rubio·September 5, 2026

Intramural sports at Utah Tech University have been around for decades, providing students a way to stay active and engaged with the campus community. The fall 2026 semester features five… …

Utah Tech Embraces Opportunity Against No. 14 BYU

Brayan Martinez Pelayo·September 3, 2026

PROVO, Utah – Utah Tech will face its biggest challenge of the season, the Trailblazers will make the trip up north to Provo to face nationally ranked BYU at LaVell… …

Utah Tech Men’s Soccer Enters Mountain West with “Win it all” Mentality

September 10, 2026

Utah Tech is heading into its first season in the Mountain West Conference with a losing record of 1-3 on…

Fall Intramural Sports: Staying Active and Engaged

September 5, 2026

Intramural sports at Utah Tech University have been around for decades, providing students a way to stay active and engaged…

Utah Tech Embraces Opportunity Against No. 14 BYU

September 3, 2026

PROVO, Utah – Utah Tech will face its biggest challenge of the season, the Trailblazers will make the trip up…

Montana State Shut Out Utah Tech 54-0 in Big Sky Debut

August 30, 2026

ST. GEORGE, Utah – Utah Tech’s debut in the Big Sky Conference ended in a 54-0 shutout Saturday night as…

Utah Tech Women’s Soccer Eyes Big Sky Title in New Era

August 28, 2026

A new season brings new expectations for Utah Tech women’s soccer as the Trailblazers head into their first season in…

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OPINION | Influencers Are Deceiving Their Audiences By Not Disclosing Promotional Content

Artificial smiles, trendy lingo and persuasive videos are things influencers use on the regular to promote a product or idea. But influencers can deceive their followers by not disclosing the…

OPINION | New Bell-to-Bell Cellphone Ban Doing More Hurt Than Help

No texting, no calling, no posting, no scrolling, and no listening to music. Sounds like prison to middle schoolers and high schoolers in the state of Utah. Well because it…

OPINION | Celebrity Grief is Real. So Are the Boundaries

When Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime, died within days of one another, social media filled with tributes from fans who felt as though…

OPINION | Influencers Are Deceiving Their Audiences By Not Disclosing Promotional Content

Artificial smiles, trendy lingo and persuasive videos are things influencers use on the regular to promote a product or idea. But influencers can deceive their followers by not disclosing the…

OPINION | New Bell-to-Bell Cellphone Ban Doing More Hurt Than Help

No texting, no calling, no posting, no scrolling, and no listening to music. Sounds like prison to middle schoolers and high schoolers in the state of Utah. Well because it…

OPINION | Celebrity Grief is Real. So Are the Boundaries

When Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime, died within days of one another, social media filled with tributes from fans who felt as though…

OPINION | The Washington County Power Outage Should Be a Wake-Up Call to Not Rely So Much on Power

When the power outage hit on Aug. 27, I was on campus. Students in the Gardner Student Center were confused but carried on with their day, acting as if it…

FEATURES

Utah Tech’s Small But Mighty Marching Band Cuts Through The Noise

From the student section, upbeat music roars through the crowd of Greater Zion Stadium during football games. The marching band may only have around 40 members, but when they play,…

What You Should Know, But No One Tells You About College

Starting college means more than learning where your classes are or figuring out a new schedule. For many students, it also means getting used to a new home, meeting new…

Utah Tech University’s Encampment Mall Ties Community to History

Every year the Encampment Mall hosts numerous events ranging from “Live and Local” to “Dew Pong.” With the Heritage Cove monument in the back to long grassy fields in the…