UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | May 18, 2024

Author: Annie Muirbrook

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OPINION | From hydration to hype: why water bottle trends need to stop

On the outside, they seem like simple ways to carry around water, but on the inside, they hold overly expensive trends and wasted money for college students. Water bottles have taken the trend for years, but now it is getting too extreme. How many more water bottles are going to fill our pantries before we […]

The future of the Red Cliffs mall caters to the community

The Red Cliffs mall is getting new stores, restaurants and events making the indoor complex the “place to be.” As the only indoor mall between Las Vegas and the Wasatch Front, the Red Cliffs mall is adding renovations that cater to the community’s needs. Having a mall that is clean, easy to get to and […]

Learn more about how the club of diverse minds provides a safe place for students

The Club of Diverse Minds is the first club at Utah Tech University to highlight neurodivergent students on campus. Founded three years ago, this neurodiverse club celebrates belonging and acceptance within the student body while also having fun. A person who identifies as neurodivergent might be someone who has autism, ADHD and/or other mental health […]

What a social media ban would mean for college students

Social media is at the forefront of how communication is made by Generation Z. Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill called the Utah Social Media Regulation Act March 23 that would limit anyone under the age of 18 to not be on social media from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. with parental consent. The Utah […]

Tips from Utah Tech Peer Coaches on how to finish the semester strong

As spring break has come to an end, it’s time to prepare for the end of the semester. With six weeks left until finals, now is the time to get back in the mode of working on homework and getting assignments done. After spring break, you may have the tendency to stay in vacation mode. […]

A look at how student fees are used for the HPC

Rumors about administrative affairs misusing student fees for the Human Performance Center has caused concern for students on campus. A portion of student fees pay for the HPC on campus. This means a portion of the student fees that students pay goes to the operation, maintenance and paying off the building. Student affairs should be […]

Everything you need to know about the nearby national parks

Students at Utah Tech University have some of the most popular national parks in their backyards. With soaring arches and deep canyons, now is the time to start planning your next national park trip. Utah Tech is close to some of the most popular national parks in the country. Arches National Park alone gets 1.5 […]

OPINION | The solution to gun violence in the US

We are the generation of mass shootings. There have been 366 school shootings since 1999. Hiding underneath my desk at school for a lockdown drill while I waited for a police officer to unlock the door was deemed normal at a young age, and this was only twelve years ago. I remember being in early […]

Business profile: Gold Soul Family

Two Utah Tech students have found a way to change the way family stories are told through their new business. Ben Werner, a senior information technology major from Palmer, Alaska, and Nathan Brown, a sophomore digital film major from Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, have been partnering up for their business Gold Soul Family since […]

OPINION | Single or taken, celebrate love on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is often associated with heart-shaped flowers and roses, but to most people, it can be a hard holiday to celebrate. Having the constant reminder of people in love and heart-shaped gifts is hard to look at after a breakup and not having a significant partner. Lately, people who have been celebrating Valentine’s Day […]