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 […]
Students and faculty at the Russell C. Taylor Health Science Building are facing ongoing parking challenges with limited available spaces, forcing many to park on nearby streets. Despite designated lots for students, faculty and visitors, overcrowding has made it difficult to find parking, raising concerns about safety and convenience for those in the College of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]