UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | October 05, 2025

Author: Annie Muirbrook

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OPINION | How superhero movies struggle for relevance

I still remember the first time I watched “The Avengers.” I saw it three times in the theater, each time gaining more excitement and thrill. Not because of the action or the insanely hot Chris Evans, but because it felt like something special. For years, it was. Each Marvel film built on the last, intersecting […]

Meet the new vice president of academics

When the student body election candidates were announced, only one name appeared for vice president of academics, Kolby Spector, a junior math education major from Fordham, New York. Because Spector is the only person running for vice president of academics, he will be filling in the position for the 2025-2026 academic school year. The student […]

Heritage Cove Lecture Series highlights underground newspaper—Augean Stable

The year was 1969; the first man landed on the moon and “Abbey Road” by The Beatles dominated pop culture. But in small town St. George, Ferron C. Losee was president of the then Dixie Jr. College and because of his subsequent actions, The Augean Stable was born.  Published by Sigma Delta Delta, Augean Stables—also […]

Grandma, dogs, PB&J: The most memorable moments from Mr. Trailblazer

Districts came together in this Hunger Games themed pageant to compete for one of the most coveted titles in the region: Mr. Trailblazer. On Feb. 12, nine students participated in a night filled with talent and questions to showcase what they have to be the 2025 Mr. Trailblazer. The competition, which required a three-week commitment, […]

Annual Vagina Project celebrates ‘Universal Love’ with education, empowerment, expression

The Utah Tech University psychology department hosted the annual Vagina Project with this year’s theme being “Universal Love.” The event had interactive exhibits, booths, snacks and performances all promoting health and wellbeing. This project was a free event hosted Feb. 6 in the Dolores Doré Eccles Fine Arts Center lobby and main stage. Hallee Hassell, […]

Blast off to the ’80s at Blazer Tag—Utah Tech’s newest adrenaline pumping event

With lasers flashing and adrenaline pumping, players navigated the arena, dodging enemy fire and defending their teams. It wasn’t just a game; it was a high-energy, action-packed showdown where friendships were tested and alliances were forged. Dodge, sprint and strategize. Utah Tech University students were thrown into a neon-lit, ’80s inspired battlefield at this week’s […]

OPINION | From Disney dreams to Disney World: how one leap of faith changed my life

“You’ve been accepted into the Disney College Program,” are words I didn’t think I’d ever see. But in the summer of 2024, a few weeks after returning home from another academic year at Utah Tech University, there they were. Before I share how I ended up working at Walt Disney World, I need to take […]

Utah Tech’s Garden Club cultivates community and wellness

Birds chirping, the smell of fresh vegetables and engaging activities are what you will find at Utah Tech University’s Garden Club. With the club motto of “plant, thrive and repeat,” club members join to learn more about gardening and creating clean growing habits. Club President Kaelyn Roman, a junior elementary education major from Ely, Nevada, […]

OPINION | ‘Quiet on Set’ revealed the abusive reality of childhood acting

Content warning: Topics discussed in this article contain sexual and emotional assault. “Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” documented the emotional, physical and sexual abuse of production sets from hit childhood shows like “The Amanda Show” to “Drake and Josh” and many more. After watching “Quiet on Set,” every thought I had […]

Life beyond graduation: Utah Tech alumni shine in diverse career paths

A year after tossing their graduation caps into the air, these alumni have shaped their lives after graduation with preparation from what they learned at Utah Tech University. Attending a university helps equip students to pursue a career, but do you ever wonder where Utah Tech alumni are in life post-graduation? Natalie Riggs Natalie Riggs […]