DOVE Center hosts ‘What Were You Wearing?’ exhibit to raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
To raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the DOVE Center is hosting the “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit in the Holland Centennial Commons and Library lobby. “The exhibit is…
Shakespeare and foreign policy: IOP Spring Mixer sparks political discussion
Utah Tech University’s Institute of Politics kicked off its Spring Mixer events with two discussions April 14: one on Shakespeare and the other on Iran. Both discussions, located in the…
Students compete in the Great Race as part of D-Week festivities
Hundreds of students gathered at Greater Zion Stadium April 10 for Utah Tech University’s annual Great Race. The Great Race is a competition that’s part of D-Week, where students form…
Utah Tech celebrates Brooks the Bison with annual birthday carnival
During D-Week in 2016, Utah Tech University introduced the Trailblazer identity and a new mascot, Brooks the Bison. Every spring semester, Utah Tech celebrates its mascot with Brooks’ Birthday Carnival…
Drivers say LED headlights are increasingly blinding, raising safety concerns
A recent survey by the AAA found that drivers are increasingly concerned about LED headlights and their impact on road safety. In the survey, six out of 10 drivers said…
Ashley Weber takes the crown at Utah Tech’s 104th Trailblazer Queen pageant
The 104th annual Trailblazer Queen pageant was held April 7 in the Dolores Doré Eccles Fine Arts Center. Students, faculty, staff and community filled the sold-out auditorium to cheer on…
Utah Tech Alumni Ambassadors connect students with graduates through networking, campus events
Utah Tech University’s Alumni Ambassadors are involved with events on campus such as Homecoming and D-Week, while also helping current students be prepared for post-graduate life by building networks and…
Gas prices spike across Utah, straining student budgets
Some southern Utah drivers are feeling the strain as gas prices climb into the highest percentile nationwide, driven by rising crude oil costs and limited supply. Gas prices The current average…
Professors urge students to prioritize Canvas evaluations over Rate My Professors
While some students turn to Rate My Professors for guidance on classes, a few Utah Tech University faculty and staff say official course evaluations — not anonymous reviews — are…
Student feedback prompts discussion on academic advising at Utah Tech
Academic advisers exist to aid students, and while there can be a disconnect between students and advisers on goals or expectations, both sides are taking steps to create an efficient…
Hundreds gather in St. George for nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest
St. George saw its own gathering, with hundreds of protesters gathering in Vernon Worthen Park to engage in an afternoon of live music renditions, speeches and street side demonstrations. In…
Students crossing mid-block near Utah Tech spark calls for additional crosswalks
The city of St. George is considering adding more flashing crosswalks as traffic deaths rise and police report more pedestrians crossing unsafely or ignoring oncoming vehicles. Just last week in…