While doomscrolling through Instagram, I found the account @eldestdaughterclub. I saw more and more posts relating to me, and I realized I’m not alone. This brought me into a spiral and a realization I didn’t know existed within me. I’ve always been called the mom of the friend group. I’ve been the caretaker, the leader […]
Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” isn’t chasing approval; she’s reclaiming her throne in the pop industry on her own terms. The album was one of the most anticipated for Swift fans. “The Life of a Showgirl” was a curveball; it was released so quickly that fans, including me, didn’t know what to expect. […]
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 LDS church in Michigan. President Russell M. Nelson Nelson was 101 years old and the oldest president in church history. He is remembered for both […]
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. Encircle St. George, an organization united to bring the LGBTQ+ community together, went virtual, as they closed the house Sept. 15 and reopened Sept. 22. […]
The pop of a plastic ball against paddles echoes through the Human Performance Center on Thursday nights. For some, it’s just another chance to unwind with friends. For others, it’s practice for dominating the fastest-growing sport in America. Utah Tech University has a pickleball team, even though it is not sanctioned by the university, it […]
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 to St. George Regional Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. In a statement from Utah Tech University published to students and faculty, “Utah […]
“So, you do ketamine?” is what a colleague asked when he found out I was from Utah and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This colleague, casually asking this question, didn’t realize the frustration I have with the popular show, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” The “Secret Lives of […]
With over 25 years of experience in higher education, President Shane Smeed is dedicated to providing quality growth and commitment to Utah Tech University. On Feb. 26, Shane Smeed was elected the new president of Utah Tech. Smeed said, “For this particular position, after spending 27 years in the private sector, I really felt a […]
Every April, our timelines get blasted with sun-drenched influencers in boho fringe, pastel hair and glitter that will haunt us for the next six months. The caption? It’s some variation of “Living my best life in the desert.” But let’s be honest—Coachella has been looking more awful year after year. On paper, Coachella looks like […]
Students cheered, local bands showed off their talent and phones were set aside at the biannual Live and Local event hosted by the Utah Tech Student Association. Different variations of this event have been seen throughout the years. It hasn’t always been called Live and Local, and it hasn’t always been what this beloved event […]