Author: Angel Wood
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OPINION | Las Vegas is not worth the gamble for travelers
Two hours away from St. George lies a student’s version of the Big Apple, but a quick trip to Sin City should be reconsidered. Road trips are exciting and a great way for students to escape from the stresses of life while spending time with friends and family. Due to the close proximity of Las […]
With recent Mexico kidnappings, Police Chief Ron Bridge urges students to be safe on spring break
As Utah Tech University students head into spring break, many are planning to travel, but with recent kidnappings in Mexico, authorities are warning travelers to exercise caution. In an ongoing investigation of the kidnappings that took place March 3 in the northern Mexico border city of Matamoros, two of four United States citizens kidnapped were […]
OPINION | TikTok’s dark side includes privacy invasion at its finest
Deep beneath the controversial pop culture happenings covering the “For You” page of TikTok lies a deeper danger hidden within all of our phones. In fact, the rapidly-growing social media app has many dangers. Many of these problems we are aware of and others we just ignore. As for the other long list of problems; […]
Everything you need to know about Utah Tech’s Super Bowl commercial
The 2023 Super Bowl took place on Feb. 12 and attracted over 113 million viewers. Originally announced to play during the fourth quarter of the game, Utah Tech University purchased a regional commercial that played after the game had ended. The commercial ran through the Salt Lake City news station, and anyone who tuned into […]
OPINION | A message to students: don’t settle for low-paying jobs
As the amount of available jobs increases every day, the minimum wage unfortunately does not, but students shouldn’t be settling for these low-paying jobs anyway. In fact, Utah’s minimum wage for 2023 remains at the $7.25 minimum set by federal government officials back in 2009. If the minimum wage hasn’t increased in over 14 years, […]
International students share their home country’s Valentine’s Day traditions
From chocolates in Japan to decorated cities in Nigeria, people around the globe celebrate love on Valentine’s Day with various customs and traditions. With over 200 international students at Utah Tech University, many have their own ways of expressing love, adding to the cultural diversity of the campus during this holiday. Japan Tatsuki Irii, a […]
OPINION | A better world starts with an informed you
From local to global, the impact of news extends beyond the headlines and should shape our perspectives and everyday actions. Because of this, there are thousands of news websites available for people around the world that provide factual information about what is happening day to day. These websites report on events happening on a local, […]
The friends club: A place at Utah Tech for making connections
From laser tag to improv—there’s something for everyone among Utah Tech University’s club offerings. Whether students are looking to expand their knowledge, become more active or try something new, there are many different clubs that cater to different student’s demographics, personalities and interests. Although students may have different reasons for joining a club, clubs are […]
Day in the life: Utah Tech resident assistant
With countless responsibilities and never-ending to-do lists, the life of a resident assistant is far from easy and often under-appreciated. Devoting anywhere between six to ten hours per week to the position of an RA may seem like nothing to some people, but when juggling academic endeavors, other jobs and a personal life – those […]