UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | April 29, 2026

Author: Annie Muirbrook

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America First Performing Arts Center set to open fall 2026 after major renovation

Two years after the start of remodeling the America First Performing Arts Center, previously known as the Cox Performing Arts Center, the Utah Tech University community can expect to see a reopening in the 2026 fall semester. The America First Performing Arts Center is in the final stages of renovation. The building, once completed, will have: […]

Dopamine Crash, Black Cat Parade win at Battle of the Bands

Battle of the Bands gave students more than a chance to listen to free music; students engaged in picking the crowd’s favorite and determined who the best band was. The free student-only event, hosted by the Utah Tech Student Association, was part of kick-off week and was the first Wednesday activity of the semester. Five bands […]

Utah Tech lights 40-foot Christmas tree at annual holiday celebration

Utah Tech University hosted the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, with food trucks, activities and a drone show for all ages as an opportunity to kick off the holiday season and bring the community together. The 40-foot Christmas tree lit up the circle in between the Human Performance Center and the Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons […]

Student senators host Academic Rush to boost advising awareness ahead of spring 2026 semester

As students are registering for the upcoming 2026 spring semester, Utah Tech Student Association student senators and Utah Tech University resources lined up to offer advice and guidance. During Nov. 10-13, students were able to talk with clubs, academics and other student resources like the Disability Resource Center and the Center for Teaching and Learning […]

OPINION | How the eldest daughter theory explained everything I never said

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 […]

OPINION | The showgirl returns: Taylor Swift’s pop era is back and here to stay

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. […]

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 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 […]

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. 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. […]

More than a pastime: Utah Tech pickleball claims the spotlight

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 […]