UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | April 26, 2024

Author: Bailey Chism

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Utah Tech HPC fights continuous water leaks throughout the building

Utah Tech University’s Human Performance Center cost $44.5 million to build and still shows signs of wear and tear. The HPC was remodeled and finished in 2019 for students to use. Since then, it has started to show signs of damage. The contractor for the building has made repairs to the roof and other damages […]

OPINION | Early campus construction causes chaos for students

Closed roads, blocked pathways, no parking and unhappy students. That’s what the construction on campus brings to the student population. Campus View Suites III was announced last semester to replace Nisson Towers. Expected to be the largest student housing building on campus, construction began at the beginning of the spring 2023 semester and is estimated […]

Rumors dispelled surrounding Utah Tech Nursing Program

Rumors surrounding Utah Tech University’s nursing program have been running rampant since September, but nursing students and faculty are coming to the program’s defense. Two rumors have circulated through the student body: “I don’t believe it’s true,” said Quinton Reeds, a senior nursing major from Newberg, Oregon. “It doesn’t seem to be affecting anyone. If […]

OPINION | Watch out e-books, paper books are here to stay

As an avid reader since the time I could put words together, I’ve been a part of the paper book versus e-book debate for ages. While e-books are more convenient, paper books will always have my heart. Nothing beats the feeling of flipping through the pages of a hard copy of my favorite book. Yes, […]

Here’s how you can stay safe in student housing

Despite being in the top three safest universities in the country, safety is still a concern around the Utah Tech University campus. University police patrol the university and surrounding student housing apartments regularly to ensure safety throughout the day and night. They provide their services 24/7, and student housing is a high priority.  Students have […]

Spend holidays with a host family with the Adopt a Student program

Not able to go home for the holidays? There’s no need to worry; just take a look into the “Adopt a Student” program. Some students aren’t able to travel home over the holidays because of extenuating circumstances. The Food Disparities Committee saw this as a problem and wanted to give students a chance to have […]

HOT TAKE | Romance movies are dying, it’s not a bad thing

When’s the last time you wanted to come home after a long day and put on a romance movie? Never, right? There’s no surprise there. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love some good romance, but when that’s the entire plot of the movie? No thanks, not interested. Fun movies with some adventure or thrill […]

Dixie’s Got Talent: What it is, how to audition

Dixie’s Got Talent, a showcase of southern Utah’s top performers and fundraiser for Utah Tech University students, is open for auditions.  Dixie’s Got Talent was started 20 years ago and continues to flourish in the St. George community. In addition to finalists getting to perform in front of 800+ people, they also raise money for […]

Top 5 best horror movies of 2022

October is almost over and with Halloween right around the corner, we are in peak horror movie season. Whether you’re looking for a thrilling, bone-chilling movie, fun night with friends or simply a good movie to watch, there’s something for everyone. There have been plenty of horror movies released this year, some have hit the […]

OPINION | The extra week in this semester’s schedule should be fixed

Utah Tech University students have been given an extra week in the semester, ending Dec. 16 instead of Dec. 10. When the academic calendar was being made, an extra week was added to the semester. Whether it was a mistake or not is unknown, but it wasn’t fixed and now we’re left to suffer. Finishing […]