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EDITORIAL | Freedom of the press is under fire — we refuse to stay silent

“The basis of our governments being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” -Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Freedom of the press is being tested in troubling ways across the U.S., including journalists…

OPINION | California’s Prop 50 shows how far we’ve drifted from the principles of democracy

Longest U.S. government shutdown ends, leaving national fallout but minimal impact at Utah Tech

OPINION | Despite its two-week absence from the Top 100, hip-hop is still alive, thriving

OPINION | Celebrities can shape politics, but they shouldn’t turn entertainment into propaganda

SPORTS

Game day guide: Trailblazers’ weekly rundown

Curtis Keddington·November 10, 2025

Both Utah Tech University men’s and women’s basketball teams opened their seasons with wins, while volleyball won a close game on the road. Men’s basketball The Trailblazers tipped off their… …

Trailblazers sweep SUU as Utah Tech volleyball eyes WAC tournament

Rylee Hjorth·November 3, 2025

With less than a month left until the Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament, the Utah Tech University women’s volleyball team is making its final push to the playoffs. The team’s… …

Game day guide: Trailblazers’ weekly rundown

Curtis Keddington·October 20, 2025

The past week of Utah Tech University athletics brought standout performances across the board, from fast finishes on the cross country course to strong showings in the pool, and clutch… …

Game day guide: Trailblazers’ weekly rundown

November 10, 2025

Both Utah Tech University men’s and women’s basketball teams opened their seasons with wins, while volleyball won a close game…

Trailblazers sweep SUU as Utah Tech volleyball eyes WAC tournament

November 3, 2025

With less than a month left until the Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament, the Utah Tech University women’s volleyball team…

Utah Tech wins in overtime against North Alabama

November 3, 2025

Utah Tech University football picked up its second win of the season in a back-and-forth game at home against the…

Utah Tech football falls to Southern Utah in Battle of the Axe

October 27, 2025

Utah Tech University football lost the Battle of the Axe to Southern Utah University 28-7 as Southern Utah rushed for…

Utah Tech women’s volleyball triumph in Homecoming Week match

October 25, 2025

Utah Tech University’s women’s volleyball team claimed a strong victory over Abilene Christian University, uniting the campus community during Homecoming…

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OPINION | California’s Prop 50 shows how far we’ve drifted from the principles of democracy

The rationale and concept behind California’s Proposition 50 is quite frankly ludicrous and undemocratic, and it speaks to a much deeper and pressing issue facing our country. Our country is…

OPINION | Despite its two-week absence from the Top 100, hip-hop is still alive, thriving

For the first time since 1990, hip-hop was absent from Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for two weeks in October. That drought was short-lived and has returned to the charts. While…

OPINION | Celebrities can shape politics, but they shouldn’t turn entertainment into propaganda

Celebrities can reshape the political climate, yet they often forget how their influence can overshadow or dilute the purpose of the content they produce. For the Nov. 1 episode of…

OPINION | California’s Prop 50 shows how far we’ve drifted from the principles of democracy

The rationale and concept behind California’s Proposition 50 is quite frankly ludicrous and undemocratic, and it speaks to a much deeper and pressing issue facing our country. Our country is…

OPINION | Despite its two-week absence from the Top 100, hip-hop is still alive, thriving

For the first time since 1990, hip-hop was absent from Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for two weeks in October. That drought was short-lived and has returned to the charts. While…

OPINION | Celebrities can shape politics, but they shouldn’t turn entertainment into propaganda

Celebrities can reshape the political climate, yet they often forget how their influence can overshadow or dilute the purpose of the content they produce. For the Nov. 1 episode of…

OPINION | When rom-coms faded, so did effort in dating

The death of chivalry began when Hollywood stopped making authentic romantic comedies. Reese Witherspoon was recently on the podcast “Armchair Expert” with host Dax Shepard. In the podcast, she told…

FEATURES

Utah Tech students prepare for finals with study tips, campus resources

With finals approaching, some Utah Tech students are hitting the books, reserving study rooms and finding strategies to stay productive through the stress. Study rooms There are options on campus…

From untrained pups to thriving business: How Chantel Clark turned her passion into K9 command training

Before Chantel Clark ever taught a dog to sit or stay, she just wanted to take her dog everywhere with her. She couldn’t because he wasn’t trained. Now, Clark is…

Utah Tech study abroad programs open doors to global learning opportunities

The study abroad programs at Utah Tech University encourage students to expand and practice their knowledge in immersive international settings. These programs form part of students’ degree plans, meaning that…