LDS church mourns death of President Russell M. Nelson amid tragic Michigan shooting
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints faced heartbreak this weekend with the death of President and Prophet Russell M. Nelson and a deadly shooting at an…
Self-defense training aims to empower Utah Tech students, faculty, staff
The Utah Tech University Police Department is offering a free self-defense program aimed at equipping students, faculty and staff with life-saving skills that extend beyond campus. The program, held Oct….
Utah Tech students prepare for an AI-driven workforce
With artificial intelligence’s continuous development, the concerns of human labor being replaced affect Utah Tech University’s future graduates. This topic is becoming more relevant, with data showing the unemployment rate…
St. George growth drives up expenses for students
Rapid population growth in St. George, caused by students and new residents moving to the city, is raising housing and tuition costs and creating financial struggles for students. The cost…
Encircle closure, tensions leave LGBTQ+SO students feeling cautious but resilient
Reports that the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting had a relationship with a transgender individual have created tension and raised concerns among some LGBTQ+ community members on and off campus….
Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man who has ben charged for Charlie Kirk’s assassination, reportedly lived in Washington, near Utah Tech University’s campus. On Sept. 10, American political activist and Turning…
Utah campuses begin first semester under open carry law
Utah enacted a law May 7 allowing concealed-permit holders to openly carry firearms on public college campuses, drawing debate over safety and constitutional rights. Before May 7, Utah law required…
$1.45 million bike lane project near Utah Tech
The city of St. George now offers a new bike lane to help residents and students get around parts of the city with ease. The new lane was constructed on…
Security measures in newly opened General Classroom Building
The recently opened General Classroom Building’s modern but transparent design has raised some safety concerns. Sherry Ruesch, assistant vice president of facilities management, said the primary goal behind the construction…
Utah Tech Community Mourns Loss of Freshman Jordan “Don” Konanui-Kong
On the night of Aug. 31, 22-year-old Jordan “Don” Konanui-Kong from Las Vegas fell from his balcony on the fifth floor of Campus View Suites II. Freshman Konanui-Kong was transported…
Charlie Kirk died during event at Utah Valley University
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University. Kirk had been hosting one of his Prove Me Wrong debates,…
Testing Center, English department relocate as Utah Tech expands student space
Two departments at Utah Tech University are being moved to new buildings to enhance more space and resources for students and faculty. The relocation of the Testing Center is scheduled…