Most students don’t think much about student fees other than the added cost to tuition. Little do they know how their money is spent. University funding and the distribution of those funds depend on where the funds originate. Revenues like dining services or university housing typically stay within those areas to offset operating expenses and […]
The age old debate: pancakes or waffles? It’s a debate that comes up often and usually there’s a clear winner; waffles. To some, pancakes and waffles are basically the same thing but in a different shape, but when I think about the two breakfast foods, there’s only one option for me, and that’s waffles. It’s […]
Utah Tech University has lowered the international students scholarship fund by $4,500 for students starting in 2023. International students faced a scholarship decrease of $1,000 for the fall semester. Starting in the spring semester of 2023, the scholarship amount will change from $7,000 to $2,500 per year. Along with the change to the scholarship fund, […]
Nisson Towers will be torn down and replaced by Campus View Suites III. Utah Tech University had an increase in enrollment and welcomed its largest freshman class to date this year. As a result, student housing has been completely filled and students are searching for suitable housing. Construction for CVS III is expected to begin […]
When people think of country living, they imagine isolated farms in the middle of nowhere. When I think of it, I see peace. I grew up in a small town in Montana, a town that would be considered isolated. I was two-hours from a Walmart and surrounded by miles of trees. If I would have […]
Utah Tech University is going digital. Utah Tech started using digital parking permits this semester. These new permits can now be issued in real time. Parking manager Valerie O’Rourke said it makes it a simpler process than waiting in line to pick one up or waiting for it to be delivered. “We strive to improve […]
Donating plasma can seem like a great option for broke college students to make extra cash. Unless something goes wrong. Biolife’s opening offer is what draws people to them. You can make up to $900 in a month, which is more than some of us make at our actual jobs. That month, though, is physically […]
The amount of students that have been homeless due to St. George and Dixie State University’s lack of housing is unacceptable. Utah’s annual report on homelessness for 2021 released by the Utah Department of Workforce Services gives a general breakdown on homelessness in the state compared to four years ago. The average time an individual […]
The history and heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is thousands of years old and has helped shape the history of the U.S. It was officially named Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in 2009 after being called Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. The month honors immigrants, and it helps us learn about diversity […]
The semester is coming to an end, and it’s time to think about how you want to spend the summer. St. George is a great place for outdoor activities as long as you can handle the heat. There are tons of gorgeous hikes and Zion National Park is just an hour away. While most students […]
